DFS: Mystery Men - Tuesday's Top Sleeper Picks
Here are the top three sleeper plays for Tuesday's seven-game NBA slate:
PG Tyler Ennis, Bucks (vs. Celtics)
Ennis has quietly moved into the Bucks starting PG position while everyday starter Michael Carter-Williams nurses an ankle injury.
Ennis was drafted by the Suns in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft, then was shipped to the Bucks as part of a three-team trade last season. Ennis is a dimer and can record a pile of assists playing alongside scoring SG Giannis Antetokounmpo and big man C Greg Monroe Tuesday.
The Canadian-born PG has averaged 17.1 minutes during the two games he started, and is silently making a case to be included in the rotation. Monitor the Bucks' starting lineup before playing Ennis on Tuesday, due to the possibility of Bucks Gs Jerryd Bayless or Greivis Vasquez starting over Ennis at PG.
SG Gary Neal, Wizards (at Thunder)
Neal is averaging 17.7 minutes a game behind starting PG John Wall and SG Bradley Beal, but the 31 year-old veteran's ceiling has increased with Tuesday's matchup.
The Oklahoma City Thunder win games by outscoring their opponents, and with the elite duo of PG Russell Westbrook and SF Kevin Durant - the Thunder are always a threat to record triple-digit points on the scoreboard.
The Wizards' new fast-paced offense should continue to succeed, and help Washington keep pace with the Thunder. Neal's minutes may be cut due to a bruised shoulder, meaning the PG/SG will receive a chunk of Neal's minutes.
PG Cory Joseph, Raptors (vs. Knicks)
At 24 years old, Joseph is finally coming into his own after his arduous three year tenure with the San Antonio Spurs and its deep rotation.
Joseph's increased role as the Raptors' sixth man is refreshing for fans after last season's sixth-man of the year, SG Lou Williams, departed for the Lakers via free agency. Joseph is averaging career highs in minutes (23.1), a fantastic .556 FG% and 7.4 points a game.
Joseph's short leash in San Antonio was because the legends playing in front of him logged the majority of minutes. He is allotted greater responsibility with Toronto, increasing his DFS ceiling. The Knicks play respectable defense under coach Derek Fisher, though Bucks F John Henson scorched the Knicks off the bench for 22 points earlier this season. Expect Joseph to return great value.