Washington at Detroit
Washington is averaging a staggering 117.3 points per game through 3 preseason games. Tonight’s slate is 8 games so I don’t see the necessity to pay full price for John Wall. I do love his Running Mate though – Bradley Beal. I also have tons of interest in Jeff Green.
Detroit is the opposite of Washington. They are dead last so far in scoring. I love Langston Galloway as he chipped in 36 minutes last game. He was outstanding. After Galloway, look no further than Andre DrummDogg Millionaire. I’m not playing Blake Griffin tonight as there are better options at PF.
Memphis at Orlando
I have no interest in Memphis outside of Wayne Selden who is min price and will be low owned. I still don’t see the need to go there though but he is an option.
For Orlando, Nikola Vucevic is a primary target for me tonight. He had 22 points and 14 rebounds last game. He’s my top center tonight. Aaron Gordon will also see around 30 minutes. He’s not a “must” play but he is a GPP pivot off of Ayton who will carry a lot of ownership. Augustin is a cheap option tonight at PG.
Brooklyn at Toronto
Brooklyn is still the same team we know from last year. They don’t play defense. They can score though. Russell is extremely scoring dependant so he is a boom/bust option for you tonight. LeVert has been killing it this preseason but will see Leonard for the 1st half. He is still very much in play for his price. Jarrett Allen is your cheap center for tonight.
For Toronto – I really want to play Kawhi Leonard but his minutes just won’t be there for his price. I like Lowry here a lot here. Jonas is coming off the bench but we do know how bad Brooklyn is vs centers. Dude is capable of going off but I just don’t have the balls to play him for his price point and 15ish minutes.
San Antonio at Atlanta
I have no interest in San Antonio as they spread their minutes thin. The only player I like on Atlanta is Taurean Prince as he should see 30+ minutes.
New Orleans at Miami
This is one of my favorite games. I like Payton and Mirotic for the Pelicans. Pelicans games have been high scoring. Jrue Holiday and Anthony Davis are both out so Mirotic and even Ian Clark are going to see extra minutes. Randle is back but he won’t see enough minutes.
Miami is resting a bunch of their guys. This should open up tons of minutes for Tyler Johnson and KellyO. Oh, and I love Josh Richardson now!
Indiana at Chicago
All the Dipo tonight. Guy just does everything and nabs all the steals. For Chicago – I really only like Bobby Portis.
Portland at Phoenix
No interest for Portland here with CJ and Dame sitting. Minutes are a huge unknown throughout the lineup tonight and we can just go elsewhere. For Phoenix – It’s the two usual suspects. Keep Playing Ayton. Keep Playing Jackson. These guys play tons of minutes and will play in the 4th quarter no matter what.
Golden State at Los Angeles Lakers
I don’t want to play any warriors tonight. None of them will eclipse 25 minutes and the prices are just too high. For the Lakers – Ingram is still the main guy. Lebron should see around 20-25 minutes tonight but can you really pay for him? I don’t think it’s necessary. Lonzo will play tonight but limited minutes. No interest.
Positional Breakdown (Order isn’t important)
PG: Beal/Lowry/Payton/Russell/Galloway
SG: Dipo/LeVert/Tyler Johnson/Ian Clark
SF: Ingram/Prince/Jackson/Jeff Green/Josh Richardson
PF: Ayton/Mirotic/Gordon/Portis
C: Vucevic/Drummond/Allen/KellyO/