Full Court Press:
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Full Court Press:
Milwaukee Bucks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Vegas Total: 244.5
Vegas Spread: MIL -6.5
Starting with the Bucks, they come in as only 6.5 point favorites, but I think they roll on the Pelicans here. Giannis Antetokounmpo is gonna be your main target here, as he has insane upside in a game with a 244.5 total and could break the slate. Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe are also fine for cash games given the total in this game as they should see solid minutes as well. Donte DiVincenzo has been holding his own lately and will likely see a boost if Pat Connaughton misses this game. George Hill and Brook Lopez are also both a little underpriced, and Hill would see a nice boost if Connaughton misses as well.
From the Pelicans, it start with Zion Williamson as he’s been dominating usage since returning from injury and has immense upside even on a minutes limit here tonight. Brandon Ingram has seen his usage take a hit, but he’s still firmly in play here as his price reflects it. Lonzo Ball and Jrue Holiday are both a bit underpriced here, as Lonzo almost triple doubled last game and Jrue has been playing some great basketball. In a game with a total like this almost everyone is in play here tonight, especially on a 4 game slate.
5-star plays: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson
4-star plays: Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Jrue Holiday, Derrick Favors
Deeper Value: George Hill, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart
GPP Sleeper: George Hill, Donte DiVincenzo
Charlotte Hornets @ Houston Rockets
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: HOU -13.5
From the Hornets, Devonte’ Graham isn’t in the greatest form, but he’s playing a ton of minutes and draws a solid matchup against a bad Houston backcourt. Terry Rozier has been playing big minutes as well, and averaging over 20 actual points a game. This is a decent matchup for PJ Washington if he plays, but I’m not going out of my way to play him here. Miles Bridges sees the biggest boost if Washington sits again, as he’s been playing great with him out. Cody Zeller also gets a solid matchup here against the Rockets without Capela, as they’ll likely go small here and he’s underpriced for his recent production.
From the Rockets, Russell Westbrook is doubtful, and Clint Capela has already been ruled out, so you can fire up James Harden in all formats here as he’ll have over a 50% usage rate if Russ misses this game. With those guys out it’s a nice boost to Ben McLemore, Danuel House, and Eric Gordon as they all become playable and cash viable tonight given their price tags, by favorite of the 3 being Gordon. The Rockets will likely go small and put PJ Tucker at the 5, but I don’t have much interest there as he just kind of stands in the corner all game and does nothing offensively.
5-star play: James Harden
4-star play: Devonte’ Graham, Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, Cody Zeller, Eric Gordon, Danuel House
Deeper Value: Eric Gordon, Danuel House, Ben McLemore, Cody Zeller
GPP Sleeper: Cody Zeller, Eric Gordon
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Portland Trail Blazers @ Denver Nuggets
Vegas Total: 224
Vegas Spread: DEN -4.5
From the Blazers, CJ McCollum is back, but that hasn’t slowed down Damian Lillard as the bucket seems to be as big as an ocean for him right now. They are both in play here tonight, but my preference is obviously going to be Dame with the monster games he’s been putting up, especially in a big game like this. Hassan Whiteside has been a bit volatile as of late but I don’t mind going right back to him in GPPs, especially given how priced up Jokic is after his last game. Lastly, Carmelo Anthony and Trevor Ariza are fine GPP options as well, but you’ll want to focus on the Bucks and Pels game tonight.
For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is coming off of his best game of the year, scoring over 80 FanDuel points, but he is priced up now as well. The matchup is elite though, so I can’t fault you if you want to go there but I’d rather play Giannis or Harden. Jamal Murray is a GTD tonight, and I’ll have a little interest if he plays. Gary Harris is back as well, although his usage leaves a lot to be desired. If Murray misses again then I’ll have interest in both Will Barton and Monte Morris as they see the biggest benefit from him not playing. Jerami Grant is priced right above value actually, so I don’t have a ton of interest there.
5-star play: Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic
4-star play: CJ McCollum, Will Barton, Hassan Whiteside, Carmelo Anthony
Deeper Value: Gary Harris, Monte Morris
GPP Sleeper: None
San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Lakers
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: LAL -12.0
For the Spurs, DeMar DeRozan is on a tear right now and gets a solid matchup here as the spot to attack the Lakers is on the wings. LaMarcus Aldridge is coming off one of his best games of the year, but draws a tough matchup against AD. Jakob Poeltl and Trey Lyles would be your value plays if he ends up resting on the 2nd half of a B2B, given the spread of this game, Pop may decide to rest some guys. Derrick White has surpassed Dejounte Murray in a sense and really playing good basketball. I do like the price on Murray as a GPP option, however, but I prefer White more. Patty Mills is also going to be in play here tonight if this game gets out of hand, along with Lonnie Walker.
From the Lakers, all eyes will be on LeBron James tonight again as he is playing inspired basketball after the death of his good friend Kobe Bryant. I’m expecting Anthony Davis is probable tonight, so I think he plays here and he should be able to dominate LMA as he isn’t as big or strong as Davis is. Those are really the only two guys I have interest in on this team. If you think this game gets out of hand, then Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all make sense for deep GPP shots as well.
5-star play: LeBron James, Anthony Davis
4-star play: DeMar Derozan, LaMarcus Aldridge, Derrick White
Deeper Value: Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Kentavious Caldwell Pope, Patty Mills, Lonnie Walker
GPP Sleeper: Rajon Rondo
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