Full Court Press:
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Charlotte Hornets @ Indiana Pacers
Vegas Total: 208.5
Vegas Spread: IND-10.5
For the Hornets, they draw a really tough matchup here and I’d consider a fade here altogether as we have the lowest total on the night here. Devonte’ Graham has been their main source of offense though, and Miles Bridges has been on a tear since winning MVP at the Rising Stars game. Terry Rozier has looked awful since the ASB, but he’s cheap on FanDuel so I can see you going there. Cody Zeller has also been starting, but he draws a really difficult matchup here as well.
For the Pacers, this is a pretty nice matchup for Domantas Sabonis he’s been a bit volatile as of late but I’ll chalk that up to difficult matchups, and he draws a really nice one here as the Hornets are inept at guarding bigs. Malcolm Brogdon is still a little underpriced here as well, and Oladipo is doubtful here with a back injury. TJ Warren will also see a boost with Jeremy Lamb done for the year and if Oladipo is out. Myles Turner is back tonight, but I’m not going there outside of GPPs. Doug McDermott might be worth a deeper look in GPPs with the Lamb injury and blowout risk in this game as well.
5-star plays: Domantas Sabonis
4-star plays: Devonte’ Graham, Malcolm Brogdon, TJ Warren, Miles Bridges
Deeper Value: Terry Rozier, Cody Zeller, Doug McDermott
GPP Sleeper: Doug McDermott
Milwaukee Bucks @ Toronto Raptors
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: MIL -1.0
Giannis Antetokounmpo is gonna be your main target here, as he is coming off a down game last night against the Wizards where he got into foul trouble. He did play less than his usual minutes though so he should be ready to go tonight. Khris Middleton is the main beneficiary when he is off the floor, and is their #2 on offense. Eric Bledsoe is also a bit underpriced here but I don’t love his ceiling going up against Lowry. There really isn’t a ton of value on this Bucks team though with all of those starters back and healthy. Maybe some Robin Lopez if Brook is out again.
Pascal Siakam is going to be your main play here, as he has been playing really well but I don’t think he has a crazy ceiling against this Bucks team. Kyle Lowry also gets a great matchup here, as the spot to attack the Bucks is at the PG position. Fred VanVleet is also firmly in play for GPPs, but I prefer Lowry, but VV will also see some nice usage with the 2nd unit as well. Serge Ibaka is also a nice GPP play but he is a bit volatile even with Marc Gasol still out. There’s not a ton to love here on the Raptors side of the ball.
5-star play: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pascal Siakam
4-star play: Khris Middleton, Kyle Lowry, Eric Bledsoe, Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka
Deeper Value: Robin Lopez
GPP Sleeper: Robin Lopez
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Oklahoma City Thunder @ Chicago Bulls
Vegas Total: 217.5
Vegas Spread: OKC -6.5
For the Thunder, their guards draw a decent matchup here, namely Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as both are playing 30+ minutes and the Bulls are susceptible to guards. Steven Adams will also have to play heavy minutes and has been playing really well over the past week. Nerlens Noel is also a nice value play here as he’s been playing 20+ minutes a game and can get you 25-35 FPs. Dennis Schroder has also been playing really well along with Danilo Gallinari, both are solid GPP plays here tonight as well.
Zach LaVine is going to be your main target on this Bulls team, as he has an elite ceiling and is coming off a down game where he had 9 turnovers. Thad Young has also been playing out of his mine the past few games with Hutchison out, and he is out again tonight. Shaq Harrison and Coby White also make for some nice value plays, although I’d like Shaq more if he starts. Ryan Arcidiacono has been starting for the Bulls, and makes for a decent value as well, but his upside is limited here.
5-star play: Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Zach LaVine
4-star play: Thad Young, Coby White, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari
Deeper Value: Ryan Arcidiacono, Shaq Harrison, Nerlens Noel
GPP Sleeper: Shaq Harrison (if he starts)
Detroit Pistons @ Denver Nuggets
Vegas Total: 216
Vegas Spread: DEN -12.0
For the Pistons, your main target is likely going to be Christian Wood here, as he’s really taken over for this team and is their main option on offense. The blowout risk is real here, but his minutes should be blowout proof coming off the bench. Derrick Rose is also going to be in play for GPPs here, as he has elite upside as long as he plays, but he looks like he’s tired at this point in the season. Thon Maker also draws a favorable matchup here, and has actually been playing pretty well since Drummond left town. Langston Galloway will also continue to play big minutes off the bench and is a deeper GPP play as well.
For the Nuggets, it looks like Will Barton is back here, which bumps down Michael Porter Jr. He’s a decent value especially on FanDuel. Nikola Jokic should have a solid game here, but I don’t really want to pay up at C when I have Whiteside in a much better matchup with not as much of a blowout risk. Jamal Murray draws a great matchup here, as the Pistons really struggle against PGs as well. Gary Harris has looked off the past few weeks. That’s about all I really like from the Nuggets here. Maybe some Jordan McRae if you think it gets out of hand early.
5-star play: Christian Wood, Nikola Jokic
4-star play: Derrick Rose, Thon Maker, Jamal Murray, Will Barton
Deeper Value: Michael Porter Jr., Gary Harris, Jordan McRae, Langston Galloway
GPP Sleeper: Michael Porter Jr.
Boston Celtics @ Portland Trail Blazers
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: BOS -5.5
Kemba Walker is likely out again tonight, which makes my favorite play from the Celtics Gordon Hayward as he is always in play for his ceiling, despite a tougher matchup. Jaylen Brown is also firmly in play, and is more of the cash game option while Hayward is your GPP guy but with Walker out he’s a really good play here. Daniel Theis has also been on a tear lately, and draws an elite matchup against the defenseless Hassan Whiteside. Jayson Tatum is also firmly in play here, as he has a 30+% usage rate when Kemba is off the floor and I love the matchup, it looks like he’s turned a corner and is budding into a superstar. Marcus Smart is also probable tonight, and draws a nice matchup here as they’ll need his defense on McCollum.
From the Blazers, CJ McCollum is going to be your premier play here, as Dame has already been ruled out, he’ll be chalk, but it’ll be good chalk as he has a 35% usage rating with Dame off the court and we all saw the 70 burger last game. Hassan Whiteside has been a bit volatile as of late but I don’t mind going right back to him tonight as he’ll take on a bigger offensive role with Dame off the court and Boston is known for their weak interior defense. Carmelo Anthony and Trevor Ariza are fine GPP options, with my preference going to Carmelo. Anfernee Simons and Gary Trent Jr. will also be in play for value here, as both see boosts with Dame out.
5-star play: CJ McCollum, Hassan Whiteside, Gordon Hayward, Jayson Tatum
4-star play: Carmelo Anthony, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Gary Trent Jr., Daniel Theis
Deeper Value: Anfernee Simons, Gary Trent Jr.
GPP Sleeper: Gary Trent Jr., Marcus Smart
New Orleans Pelicans @ Los Angeles Lakers
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: LAL -8.0
Brandon Ingram is back and healthy, which will put a cap on both he and Zion Williamson’s ceiling, but both are great plays here as they want to show they can compete with the Lakers, especially Ingram. Lonzo Ball and Jrue Holiday are also in play here, but with Ingram back it also limits Holiday’s ceiling as well. We have a revenge narrative for Lonzo as well along with Josh Hart, who should still see some big minutes off the bench, and this should be one of the highest scoring games on the night. Derrick Favors also draws a decent matchup here, but I don’t love anyone against AD.
Your two main targets here are going to be LeBron James and Anthony Davis as those two dominate usage. Avery Bradley has picked up his play of late as well, but if I’m going to target value here it’ll be him or Danny Green. Kyle Kuzma is also a fine value play, but I’m not going too heavy on Lakers tonight.
5-star play: Zion Williamson, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
4-star play: Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Jrue Holiday
Deeper Value: Josh Hart, Danny Green, Avery Bradley
GPP Sleeper: None
Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: SAC -6.5
For the Kings, your main target here is going to be De’Aaron Fox as he should be able to do whatever he wants here. The Warriors play very loose so I think we’ll see a boost in his steals as well. Nemanja Bjelica will also continue to play big minutes with Holmes out, and Harrison Barnes has also been on a heater lately, and we get a little bit of a revenge game here as well. Buddy Hield has also been playing well off the bench and could score a ton in this game.
For the Warriors, Draymond Green is a GTD tonight so Marquese Chriss, Eric Paschall, and Andrew Wiggins will likely be your 3 main options for the Warriors tonight if he sits again. All 3 of those guys should play heavy minutes and dominate usage. Jordan Poole and Damion Lee are also going to be playing big minutes, with my preference going to Poole here. Ky Bowman and Juan Toscano-Anderson are also deeper GPP plays that could pay off here.
5-star play: De’Aaron Fox, Andrew Wiggins
4-star play: Marquese Chriss, Eric Paschall, Damion Lee, Nemanja Bjelica, Harrison Barnes
Deeper Value: Jordan Poole, Ky Bowman, Juan-Toscano Anderson
GPP Sleeper: Ky Bowman, Juan Toscano-Anderson
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