The NBA Cup begins Friday with a 10-game slate, offering numerous options for daily fantasy sports (DFS) players. Key matchups include the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Golden State Warriors, featuring Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
Other notable players available for DFS lineups include Cade Cunningham, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Jayson Tatum, Cooper Flagg, Kevin Durant, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Injury updates: Alperen Sengun (back) is questionable, Jaylen Brown (knee) doubtful. Antetokounmpo is the most expensive player on both DraftKings and FanDuel as the Miami Heat face Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers.
DFS professional Mike McClure, who has over $2 million in career winnings and works as a predictive data engineer at SportsLine, has released his top NBA DFS picks for Friday, October 30. McClure's model simulates every minute of every game 10,000 times, incorporating matchups, statistical trends, and injuries.
Among McClure's top picks is Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Schroder, priced at $5,400 on DraftKings and $5,000 on FanDuel. In five games this season, Schroder averages 14 points, 4.8 assists, and 4 rebounds in 32.4 minutes. McClure pairs him with teammate Brandon Miller, priced at $7,800 on DraftKings and $8,100 on FanDuel. Miller leads Charlotte in scoring at 25.6 points per game, adding 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1 block in 33.8 minutes. He has scored 30-plus points in three consecutive games, including a 39-point performance in a 110-103 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday.
McClure also highlights a player with an optimal matchup who could produce massive numbers, which he identifies as a potential difference-maker for tournaments and cash games. His full lineup, rankings, advice, and stacks are available on SportsLine.
