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Full Court Press:
Phoenix Suns @ Charlotte Hornets
Vegas Total: 225.5
Vegas Spread: Pho -4.0
Starting with the Suns, Devin Booker is the most expensive guy on the team but this is due to the ceiling he has, not his floor. In a matchup against a bad defensive team, I do like him here. However, if you’re looking for safety at a position/salary Ricky Rubio has been the far more consistent player this season, although in bad form right now after returning from injury. Kelly Oubre is a guy that I like to get to in GPPs because of his massive ceiling, he has 48+ Draftkings points in two of his last four games, but the floor is also there with him as he has gone below 20 in the other two games. Dario Saric has 44+ Draftkings points in two of his last four and the Hornets are one of the worst teams in the league against opposing big men. Finally, Aron Baynes is a fine mid-range center option as he is probable here. From the Hornets, Devonte’ Graham is the guy you want on this team right now as he has been Mr. Consistency. The same can be said for Terry Rozier as he is averaging 31.6 Draftkings points per game on the season. Miles Bridges has 28+ Draftkings points in three straight and makes sense in this price range while PJ Washington is more of a GPP option along with the rest of this team.
5-star play: Devin Booker, Devonte’ Graham
4-star play: Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, Dario Saric, Aron Baynes
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: PJ Washington, Kelly Oubre
Utah Jazz @ Philadelphia 76ers
Vegas Total: 208.5
Vegas Spread: Phi -5.5
Starting with the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell scored 42 fantasy points in this matchup earlier this season which makes me feel more comfortable with him again here. Rudy Gobert is the guy that really smashed the Sixers early, with a 48 point fantasy night. The matchup with Embiid doesn’t scare me here and he feels a bit too cheap. Bojan Bogdanovic finally had a bit of an off game but has been one of the more consistent options on this team, he’s in play as well. I’ll save Mike Conley for GPPs along with Joe Ingles for some value. From the Sixers, Joel Embiid is back over $10k after going for 55+ fantasy points in three straight. He went for 56 Draftkings points in this spot earlier this season, I like him again here even in a tough matchup. Ben Simmons is coming off a great game last time out and is a triple-double threat every time he takes the court, I like him again here but may hold him for GPPs considering the tough matchup. Tobias Harris and Al Horford are very similar to me this season, both are GPP plays in a tough matchup against this Jazz frontcourt. Josh Richardson is considered doubtful for this one, Furkan Korkmaz will likely get the start, but James Ennis is the guy I will want from a DFS perspective.
5-star play: Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid
4-star play: Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons, Bojan Bogdanovic, Al Horford, Tobias Harris
Deeper Value: James Ennis, Joe Ingles
GPP Sleeper: Joe Ingles, Al Horford, Tobias Harris
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Golden State Warriors @ Atlanta Hawks
Vegas Total: 222.5
Vegas Spread: Atl -6.0
Starting with the Warriors, the big news here is that Draymond Green will be rested which will likely give Ky Bowman the start at point guard which vaults him into a top play for me. The Hawks have been kind to opposing point guards on the year and I love the price on him. Alec Burks will likely see also see a boost in ball-handling duties. I like this game quite a bit from a DFS side since I don’t see a whole lot of defense being played. Eric Pascall continues to see big minutes and the Hawks have struggled against opposing big men on the season, which is also a bump to Willie Cauley-Stein. Finally, Glenn Robinson makes for a fine GPP option as well. From the Hawks, it’s really two guys for me, Trae Young and Jabari Parker. Trae Young is finally priced where he should be at over $10k, as he has 50+ Draftkings points in four of his last five games. Jabari has struggled ever since going bonkers against the Bucks, I like this as a bounce-back spot for him. Lastly, De’Andre Hunter is fine for GPPs.
5-star play: Ky Bowman, Trae Young
4-star play: Alec Burks, Eric Pascall, Jabari Parker
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: Willie Cauley-Stein, Glenn Robinson, De’Andre Hunter
New York Knicks @ Milwaukee Bucks
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Starting with the Knicks, Marcus Morris missed yesterday’s game which resulted in an efficient start for Kevin Knox. If he is to miss again, I would assume Knox is the beneficiary. Julius Randle continues to play big minutes but is sort of bland in them, he’s a fine option in all formats. RJ Barrett’s price has finally come up, I don’t hate him for GPPs but not someone that I’m seeking out. From the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a usage rate of over 35% and is averaging over 60 Draftkings points per game this season. He should be able to do whatever he wants in this matchup and probably the best raw points option on the slate. Brook Lopez will miss this game, so insert his brother, Robin, into the starting lineup. Robin Lopez started last game and played 24 minutes on his way to 33 Draftkings points, I like him again here, although he did see a price bump. Khris Middleton’s minutes just aren’t there yet, I’ll wait until they’re back to where they should be. Eric Bledsoe is not in great form, I’ll wait for him to get back to his usual self, he’s normally a very streaky player. Lastly, Donte DiVincenzo continues to put up solid games, you could do worse in this price range.
5-star play: Giannis Antetokounmpo
4-star play: Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Robin Lopez, Eric Bledsoe
Deeper Value: Robin Lopez, Kevin Knox
GPP Sleeper: Donte DiVincenzo, Eric Bledsoe, Kevin Knox
Indiana Pacers @ Memphis Grizzlies
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Starting with the Pacers, this is a good spot for both Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis who have been two of the more consistent fantasy options all season long. This Pacers team sees a nice pace boost in this one. Jeremy Lamb continues to play big minutes, I like him as a secondary option in all formats. TJ Warren is actually showing some consistency as of late, that said, I know what we’re getting into with him and I don’t like the price tag. Myles Turner isn’t in the best of form, but I like buying low on him right now. From the Grizzlies, Ja Morant will be out for a few weeks which vaults Tyus Jones into the starting point guard role for this team. Tyus Jones started yesterday and scored 31 fantasy points, that said, Draftkings was quick to adjust his price but still one of the better plays on FanDuel. Just as Jonas Valanciunas was starting to get real minutes and smashing his opponents he gets hit with a questionable tag. If he misses, guys like Brandon Clarke and Bruno Caboclo will see extended run. Jaren Jackson and Jae Crowder are GPP options to round out this game.
5-star play: Malcolm Brogdon, Domantas Sabonis, Jonas Valanciunas (If active)
4-star play: Tyus Jones, TJ Warren, Jeremy Lamb
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: TJ Warren, Jaren Jackson, Jae Crowder
Chicago Bulls @ Sacramento Kings
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Starting with the Bulls, Zach LaVine is playing on another level right now and has 47+ fantasy points in two of his last three, he’s an elite play here. I don’t love the price on Wendell Carter Jr., but you could do worse as a mid-range center option. Lauri Markkanen just feels too expensive for the production he is putting up right now. Tomas Satoransky is playing great basketball as of late and makes sense here. Finally, Colby White will likely be in my GPP player pool all season. From the Kings, Buddy Hield is the boom-or-bust guy on this team, but he plays massive amounts of minutes which keeps him in play for me. Bogdan Bogdanovic is considered probable for this game but just doesn’t feel healthy right now, I’ll use this game as a wait-and-see type of approach. Richaun Holmes got a new Draftkings picture, so that’s cool, other than that he feels too expensive for me, but a secondary play nonetheless. You can also throw Nemanja Bjelica and Harrison Barnes in that category as well.
5-star play: Zach LaVine, Buddy Hield
4-star play: Tomas Satoransky, Wendell Carter, Richaun Holmes, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nemanja Bjelica, Harrison Barnes
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: Lauri Markkanen, Colby White
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