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Full Court Press:
Philadelphia 76ers @ Orlando Magic
Vegas Total: 220.0
Vegas Spread: Phi -2.5
Pace: Orl +3.9
Starting with the Sixers, they all seem to priced where they should be, so the price plays aren’t entirely there for this team. However, the Magic rank 21st in defense against opposing centers on the season, lining up for a nice Joel Embiid game. Embiid is averaging 55.9 Draftkings points per game in two matchups against the Magic this season. Ben Simmons, on the other hand, has struggled against this team, only averaging 28 Draftkings points per game. You can make a case for Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler, but I would stick with them in GPP. JJ Redick is also a fine mid-range play. From the Magic, Nikola Vucevic feels too cheap, especially on Draftkings. He has gone over 40 Draftkings points in nine of his last ten games and will look to keep that going tonight. Aaron Gordon is averaging 42 Draftkings points per game against the Sixers this season, he strives in up pace matchups, making him a solid play here. Michael Carter-Williams may draw some attention as a punt, but I don’t see a reason to go there. Jonathan Isaac and DJ Augustin are fine plays, but certainly not priorities. As always, Terrence Ross is a good GPP option, whereas I would prefer Evan Fournier for cash games should you land in that area.
5-star play: Joel Embiid, Nikola Vucevic
4-star play: Ben Simmons, Aaron Gordon
Deeper Value/FD Drop Candidate: None
GPP Sleeper: Tobias Harris, Jimmy Butler, Terrence Ross
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Oklahoma City Thunder @ Memphis Grizzlies
Vegas Total: 218.5
Vegas Spread: OKC -5.5
Pace: Mem +7.0
This is a massive pace down spot for the Thunder due to the Grizzlies slow tempo, but we will do our best here. Steven Adams is actually way too cheap, he is averaging 36.3 fantasy points per game against the Grizzlies this year and makes for a great cash option. Paul George also feels too cheap, he’s gone over 50 fantasy points in four of his last five games and will look to continue that tonight. Russell Westbrook will always be one of the top plays on the slate and I have no argument to fading him here, play him if you can fit him tonight. Dennis Schroeder and Jerami Grant make for solid secondary plays, should you land on them. From the Grizzlies, Jonas Valanciunas is on a tear right now, he has gone for 48+ fantasy points in three straight games. He draws a tough matchup against Steven Adams, but we may just want to ride this one out with Joe Val given is price tag. Tyler Dorsey is a flashy value play, but I’ll likely fade him unless we get word that Mike Conley will sit. Speaking of Mike Conley, he has gone for 50+ fantasy points in two of his last three games and will look to continue that tonight. Delon Wright and Justin Holiday make for solid value plays while Avery Bradley remains sidelined.
5-star play: Steven Adams, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Jonas Valanciuans
4-star play: Dennis Schroeder, Jerami Grant, Mike Conley
Deeper Value/FD Drop Candidate: Delon Wright, Justin Holiday
GPP Sleeper: None
Phoenix Suns @ Utah Jazz
Vegas Total: 217.5
Vegas Spread: Utah -15.0
Pace: Utah +0.5
This game has some serious blowout potential, but we will start with the Suns who are all priced where they should be. There’s little meat left on the bone at Devin Booker’s price tag, but if you want to give it a shot in GPP I don’t mind it. DeAndre Ayton is priced up and draws a tough matchup with Rudy Gobert. To be honest, I don’t see any reason to go with the Suns tonight, unless you want to go completely off the board with a game stack for GPPs. From the Jazz, Derrick Favors stands out in the Research Station but has been a bit too inconsistent for my liking. Rudy Gobert should be able to do whatever he wants down low, but how many minutes will he get if this game does blow out? I will say, he is averaging 47 Draftkings points per game against this team this season. Donovan Mitchell is a deep GPP play, maybe stacking him with Devin Booker could work for deep field GPPs. Ricky Rubio and Joe Ingles are also fine GPP options.
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5-star play: None
4-star play: Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors
Deeper Value/FD Drop Candidate: None
GPP Sleeper: Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Joe Ingles, Ricky Rubio
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Brooklyn Nets @ Portland Trail Blazers
Vegas Total: 225.5
Vegas Spread: Por -6.0
Pace: Por +1.4
Starting with the Nets, D’Angelo Russell is probably the best option from this team. However, his price has come up a bit and he can be a bit volatile. He’s a borderline cash option, but a great GPP play. DeMarre Carroll makes for a nice value play, as the Blazers rank 28th against opposing small forwards. Jarrett Allen draws a tough matchup against Jusuf Nurkic, so I’ll go elsewhere at center on this slate given the options. Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert are secondary options for me if you happen to land on them. Portland is the team I have interest in here, the Nets are not great defensively so they will look to take advantage of that. Enes Kanter and Jusuf Nurkic are popping in the Research Station, both are very solid plays here, remember centers against Brooklyn is a real thing. Damian Lillard is priced up, but has gone over 50 fantasy points in four straight games and will look to carry the load with CJ McCollum still sidelined. Al-Farouq Aminu and Maurice Harkless are decent mid-range options that should be able to take advantage in this spot. Finally, Seth Curry makes for a great value play given his increase in playing time.
5-star play: Jusuf Nurkic, Damian Lillard
4-star play: D’Angelo Russell, Enes Kanter, Al-Farouq Aminu, Maurice Harkless
Deeper Value/FD Drop Candidate: Seth Curry
GPP Sleeper: Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert
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