# NBA DVP Mismatches Today: November 10, 2026 (Every Game)

> Tonight's best NBA DVP mismatch for each of 6 games: the weakest defense at each position, matched to the player who fills that stat. Darryn Peterson leads.

**Date:** 2026-11-10  
**Author:** HeatCheck HQ  
**Tags:** DVP, Defense vs Position, NBA, Player Props, Daily Picks, Betting Strategy  
**Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/nba-dvp-mismatches-nov-10-2026  
**Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io

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**Today's best NBA defense vs position mismatch picks for Tuesday, November 10, 2026** are Darryn Peterson (Score: 66, the Heat allow the most points to SGs, he averages 14.8), Precious Achiuwa (Score: 57, the Magic allow the 5th most rebounds to PFs, he averages 6.7), Brook Lopez (Score: 54, the Suns allow the 2nd most points to Cs, he averages 14.2). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's eight factor DVP mismatch scoring model, updated daily.

# NBA DVP Mismatches Today: November 10, 2026

There are 6 NBA games tonight, and I went through each one for the softest defense vs position spot. A bad defensive rank only matters if the player on the other end actually fills that stat, so every lean below pairs the matchup with the player's own averages. The best of the night is Darryn Peterson points against the Heat. It is early in the season, so the defensive ranks are built on a handful of games and will move.

> [DVP Dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position): full 30 team rankings at every position.

> **Yesterday's picks:** [NBA DVP Mismatches: November 9](/blog/nba-dvp-mismatches-nov-9-2026)

## Tonight's DVP Mismatches at a Glance

| Game | Tip (ET) | Player | Lean | Opp Rank Allowed | Player Avg |
|------|----------|--------|------|------------------|------------|
| MIL @ NY | 7:30 PM | Landry Shamet (NY SF) | threes made over | 2nd most | 2.2 |
| BOS @ PHI | 8:00 PM | Jaylen Brown (PHI SF) | rebounds over | 2nd most | 6.7 |
| LAC @ PHX | 9:00 PM | Brook Lopez (LAC C) | points over | 2nd most | 14.2 |
| MIA @ UTAH | 9:00 PM | Darryn Peterson (UTAH SG) | points over | 1st most | 14.8 |
| ORL @ SAC | 10:00 PM | Precious Achiuwa (SAC PF) | rebounds over | 5th most | 6.7 |
| OKC @ POR | 11:00 PM | Deni Avdija (POR PF) | rebounds over | 3rd most | 6.4 |

Opp Rank Allowed is where the defense ranks in that stat allowed to the player's position (1st = most allowed).

## Bucks vs. Knicks DVP Mismatch

*7:30 PM ET · MyMi · Total 222.5*

SFs have feasted on the Bucks, who allow 3.4 threes a game at the position (the 2nd most). Landry Shamet is averaging 2.2 threes in 25.3 minutes a night, so the volume is there to take advantage.

On the other side, Jaime Jaquez Jr. draws the Knicks, who allow the most threes to SFs. He averages 1.7 threes.

**Lean:** Landry Shamet (NY) threes made over

**Also consider:** Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIL) threes made over

## Celtics vs. 76ers DVP Mismatch

*8:00 PM ET · NBC · Total 216.5*

SFs have feasted on the Celtics, who allow 9.7 rebounds a game at the position (the 2nd most). Jaylen Brown is averaging 6.7 rebounds in 35.9 minutes a night, so the volume is there to take advantage. There is a second angle too, the same defense ranks 4th worst in threes allowed to the position, so threes made works as a backup play.

**Lean:** Jaylen Brown (PHI) rebounds over

## Clippers vs. Suns DVP Mismatch

*9:00 PM ET · Suns Live · Total 224.5*

The Suns are giving up 28.9 points a game to opposing Cs, the 2nd most in the league. Brook brings 14.2 points a game into it on 9.6 shots, which is the production that makes the matchup matter.

On the other side, Devin Booker draws the Clippers, who allow the 5th most points to PGs. He averages 26.0 points.

**Lean:** Brook Lopez (LAC) points over

**Also consider:** Devin Booker (PHX) points over

> **Want the full board?** See all of today's plays on [Top Plays](/top-plays), or dive deeper on the [Defense vs Position dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position).

## Heat vs. Jazz DVP Mismatch

*9:00 PM ET · KJZZ-TV · Total 227.5 · Top play of the night*

SGs have feasted on the Heat, who allow 26.8 points a game at the position (the most). Darryn Peterson is averaging 14.8 points on 13.2 shots a night, so the volume is there to take advantage. There is a second angle too, the same defense ranks 2nd worst in threes allowed to the position, so threes made works as a backup play.

On the other side, Davion Mitchell draws the Jazz, who allow the 3rd most points to PGs. He averages 16.2 points.

**Lean:** Darryn Peterson (UTAH) points over

**Also consider:** Davion Mitchell (MIA) points over

## Magic vs. Kings DVP Mismatch

*10:00 PM ET · Total 222.5*

Few defenses have been kinder to PFs: the Magic allow 11.8 rebounds a game, the 5th most in the league. That lines up with what Precious already does: 6.7 rebounds a game in 27.6 minutes.

On the other side, Franz Wagner draws the Kings, who allow the 5th most points to PFs. He averages 20.8 points.

**Lean:** Precious Achiuwa (SAC) rebounds over

**Also consider:** Franz Wagner (ORL) points over

## Thunder vs. Trail Blazers DVP Mismatch

*11:00 PM ET · NBC · Total 226.5*

PFs have feasted on the Thunder, who allow 12.0 rebounds a game at the position (the 3rd most). Deni Avdija is averaging 6.4 rebounds in 32.1 minutes a night, so the volume is there to take advantage.

On the other side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the Trail Blazers, who allow the 4th most points to PGs. He averages 29.9 points.

**Lean:** Deni Avdija (POR) rebounds over

**Also consider:** Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) points over

## Related Guides

- [Defense vs Position Guide](/blog/nba-defense-vs-position-guide)
- [NBA DVP Matchups Explained](/blog/nba-dvp-matchups-explained)
- [NBA Back-to-Back Rest Analysis](/blog/nba-back-to-back-rest-analysis)

## Before You Lock

Check the [Defense vs Position dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position) for full 1 to 30 rankings at every position and stat. Confirm lineups before tip: if a starter sits, the backup will not move the needle the same way, and a rotation change can flip which player draws the soft matchup.

For full team-level defensive rankings and how to use DVP data in your process, see the [DVP Betting Guide](/blog/nba-defense-vs-position-guide).

**More from HeatCheck HQ:**
- [First Basket Picks Tonight](/blog/nba-first-basket-picks-nov-10-2026): tipoff scoring leaders
- [Live DVP Dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position): full 30 team rankings
- [Streak Plays](/nba/streaks): players clearing their lines consistently
- [DVP Betting Guide](/blog/nba-defense-vs-position-guide): how to use matchup data

*Updated as lineups confirm. Full slate at [heatcheckhq.io](https://heatcheckhq.io).*

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