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Zach LaVine or Walker Kessler

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine

SG • Sacramento Kings SAC
Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler

C • Los Angeles Lakers LAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting LaVine over Kessler

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

LaVine ... 2.17%

BOTH ... 89.13%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 31.2
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
125.5 0.489 0.867 0.443 30.0 14.5 28.8 19.6 18.7 58.7 28.7 3.2 12.6 0.60 0.0 0.0 10.0 15.8 8.9 3.2 87.7 3.4 14.9 31.2
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine vs. Spurs: Primary Scoring Role in High-Total Matchup

Healthy and locked into Sacramento's starting backcourt, Zach LaVine continues to provide steady offensive production, averaging 23.1 points per game while shooting 50.0% from the field across his first eight contests. Fantasy managers remain fully invested, with LaVine rostered in 100% of leagues and start rates sitting at 95%. With Keegan Murray remaining sidelined, LaVine's perimeter scoring role alongside Domantas Sabonis is completely secure.

Tonight against the Spurs at Golden 1 Center, our models project LaVine for 21 points and 28.2 fantasy points across 30 minutes in a matchup carrying a high 231.5 over/under. This game serves as the third matchup of Sacramento's four-game week, providing strong lineup volume that wraps up Sunday against Miami.


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Latest News Zach LaVine
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Kessler over LaVine

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Kessler ... 8.7%

BOTH ... 89.13%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 39.2
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
117.5 0.658 0.567 0.000 0.2 0.0 24.0 13.4 8.1 37.1 24.4 14.6 32.2 1.03 1.6 0.0 14.3 46.4 4.1 9.7 56.4 8.0 4.0 39.2
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler vs. Trail Blazers — Anchoring the Paint in High-Total Showdown

Walker Kessler remains fully healthy as the Lakers' starting center, backed by universal 100% fantasy roster and start rates. Building on a historic 16-point, 15-rebound, three-block performance on Monday, Kessler has anchored the paint seamlessly. Over his last eight contests, he is averaging 13.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks while shooting 67% from the floor.

Tonight against Portland, our models project Kessler to tally 14 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks over 30 minutes. Hosting the Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena with an elevated 231.5 total creates ample rebound and rim-protection chances against first-place Portland. This matchup serves as the third contest of a strong four-game week for Los Angeles.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 10 hrs ago
Latest News Walker Kessler
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Performance Zach LaVine
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
18.331.002.6727.330.330.673
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
22.502.672.6731.671.000.506
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Walker Kessler
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
15.331.0012.6730.332.002.333
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
11.710.8610.7129.571.292.297
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Zach LaVine
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
97%
+8.12 compared to last week
OWN/START Walker Kessler
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
100%
+29.1 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Zach LaVine
54th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Walker Kessler
8th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Zach LaVine

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 54th among SG's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 245 total points (30.63 avg).
  • He is currently 53 points behind the leader: Austin Reaves
  • You have to be impressed by how much better he is performing. Can he keep this up or is it a fluke?
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.1 PPG.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 49.59% from the field this month. Very impressive.
  • Shooting 38.33% from beyond the arc this month.
  • Assists per game numbers are 2.63 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game are at 3.13 for the month.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +0.8, APG: +0.85, RPG: +0.24, MPG: +1.44 STLS: +0.56 BLKS: +0.39
Breakdown Walker Kessler

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 8th among C's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 316 total points (35.11 avg).
  • He is currently 49 points behind the leader: Nikola Jokic
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.2 PPG.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 71.79% from the field this month. Very impressive for a big man.
  • Assists per game numbers are alright for a center but nothing to brag about at 1.11 apg.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are great for a center / power forward with 10.22 rpg this month.
  • He is among the league's best in rebounds.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +6.44, APG: -0.56, RPG: +4.22, MPG: +13.22 STLS: +0.55 BLKS: +1.67
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Zach LaVine

No Injury Reported

Injury Walker Kessler

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Zach LaVine
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02@DALW 115-100
Nov 04VS LALL 103-116
Nov 06VS SA
Nov 08VS MIA
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
22.001.673.6730.670.330.673
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Walker Kessler
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS MIAW 138-117
Nov 04@SACW 116-103
Nov 06VS POR
Nov 08@DET
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
14.330.6710.3330.672.002.003
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Zach LaVine
18.27
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Walker Kessler
20.68
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Zach LaVine
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
14-15 MIN 77 24.5 .423 .341 .842 10.1 3.6 2.8 0.1 0.7 2.5
15-16 MIN 81 27.8 .450 .389 .791 14.0 3.0 2.8 0.2 0.9 1.9
16-17 MIN 46 37.4 .462 .390 .836 19.2 2.9 3.3 0.2 0.9 1.8
18-19 CHI 24 27.2 .383 .342 .813 16.7 3.0 4.0 0.2 1.0 1.8
18-19 CHI 65 34.3 .466 .370 .836 23.7 4.5 4.6 0.4 1.0 3.4
19-20 CHI 59 34.5 .444 .372 .803 25.2 4.2 4.8 0.5 1.4 3.4
20-21 CHI 54 34.6 .506 .415 .845 27.2 5.0 5.1 0.5 0.9 3.6
21-22 CHI 76 33.8 .478 .395 .858 23.9 4.5 4.6 0.3 0.6 2.6
22-23 CHI 78 35.6 .482 .368 .847 24.8 4.2 4.5 0.2 0.9 2.5
23-24 CHI 25 34.4 .452 .349 .854 19.5 3.9 5.1 0.3 0.9 2.1
24-25 CHI 74 34.8 .511 .444 .823 23.3 4.3 4.3 0.2 0.8 2.9
25-26 SAC 39 30.9 .479 .390 .880 19.2 2.3 2.8 0.3 0.7 1.9
26-27 SAC 8 32.9 .496 .383 .833 23.1 2.6 3.1 0.5 1.0 3.3
3-YEAR AVG 46 33.6 .492 .413 .845 21.5 3.6 4.0 0.2 0.8 2.4
Totals 711 32.4 .470 .389 .836 20.7 3.9 4.0 0.3 0.9 2.6
Career Walker Kessler
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
22-23 UTA 72 22.7 .720 .333 .516 9.3 0.9 8.4 2.4 0.4 0.8
23-24 UTA 64 22.9 .654 .211 .602 8.1 0.9 7.5 2.4 0.5 1.0
24-25 UTA 56 29.5 .659 .171 .507 11.0 1.7 12.3 2.4 0.6 1.5
25-26 UTA 5 30.2 .703 .750 .700 14.4 3.0 10.8 1.8 1.4 3.2
26-27 LAL 9 30.0 .718 .0 .563 14.4 1.1 10.2 2.7 1.3 1.3
3-YEAR AVG 42 26.1 .659 .258 .556 9.6 1.4 9.8 2.4 0.6 1.3
Totals 206 25.1 .682 .262 .542 9.7 1.2 9.3 2.4 0.5 1.1
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