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Dallas Mavericks @ Washington Wizards
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: DAL -4.5
For the Mavericks, the main target you’re going to want in this game is Kristaps Porzingis with Luka out, as he showed that ceiling again putting up another 50 burger, plug him in and move on as long as Luka is out and the matchup doesn’t get any better here. Willie Cauley-Stein has his minutes on the rise as well, so he’s a decent value play tonight. Maxi Kleber should continue to play big minutes as well. Tim Hardaway Jr. is also in play for GPPs but he’s very scoring dependent. Seth Curry has been injured, but if he plays and starts he’s a great value play. Delon Wright looked really good last game as well, and is a deeper GPP play here who will be unowned, boost to him if Curry sits. JJ Barea will also be in play for value here if he starts again, but it’ll likely be Jalen Brunson who starts and draws a phenomenal matchup here tonight.
Bradley Beal is still an elite play here, as the Wizards will need his scoring here tonight as they made a deadline move as well. Thomas Bryant is out tonight, which opens the door for both Ian Mahinmi and Moritz Wagner to play big minutes as they’ll likely split the minutes at C. Davis Bertans and Ish Smith are also firmly in play for GPPs and won’t break the bank. Ish should see solid run here as well and will likely draw the start with IT2 traded away. Shabazz Napier was also added to the Wizards, he’s a decent play off the bench as I don’t see him starting as he hasn’t even had a practice with the team yet.
5-star plays: Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal
4-star plays: Moritz Wagner, Jalen Brunson, Davis Bertans, Ish Smith
Deeper Value: Ish Smith, Shabazz Napier
GPP Sleeper: Moritz Wagner
Memphis Grizzlies @ Philadelphia 76ers
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: PHI -7.0
For the Grizzlies, the best play here is going to be Ja Morant, he’s more of a GPP play though as they’ve been cutting his minutes back to under 30 per game. Jonas Valanciunas would see a nice boost if Embiid sits on the 2nd half of a B2B, but if Embiid plays its a fade for me. Jaren Jackson Jr. has also picked up his play and is firmly in play for GPPs, along with Brandon Clarke who sees the best matchup against the Sixers 2nd unit. Dillon Brooks has been solid as well but is a bit scoring dependent. That’s about all I have interest in from the Grizzlies.
For the Sixers, Joel Embiid is back and draws an elite matchup against the weak Memphis interior, however, they are on the 2nd half of a B2B so I could see him sitting this game out as well, so keep an eye peeled for news. Ben Simmons is going to be my favorite of the remaining three as the Grizzlies don’t have anyone that can matchup with him in their backcourt. Tobias Harris is also in play for cash games. Al Horford is also in play here more for GPPs, unless Embiid is out. Josh Richardson has already been ruled out as well, which means Furkan Korkmaz also makes for a decent value play, as he has been shooting well and will see extra run if this turns into a blowout. Shake Milton has also been starting and playing well too, but don’t expect a repeat performance of his last game.
5-star play: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons
4-star play: Tobias Harris, Al Horford, Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Deeper Value: Shake Milton, Brandon Clarke
GPP Sleeper: Brandon Clarke
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Atlanta Hawks @ Boston Celtics
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: BOS -9.5
For the Hawks, Trae Young is your guy here tonight, as he has a 30+ % usage rate and gets a better matchup with Kemba likely out again tonight. John Collins has proven massive upside already since returning from his suspension, I think he makes sense here again here, especially with Len gone, as long as Capela doesn’t play. Clint Capela would be in play here if he suits up, as the Hawks will need his size here as well. Kevin Huerter’s price has come back down to a playable level as a secondary cash option.
Kemba Walker is likely out again tonight, which makes my favorite play from the Celtics Gordon Hayward as he draws an elite matchup as the Hawks get killed by SFs. Jaylen Brown is also firmly in play, and is more of the cash game option while Hayward is your GPP guy. Lastly, if Daniel Theis sits, Enes Kanter makes for a solid value play again, as long as Capela doesn’t play. Jayson Tatum is also firmly in play here, as he has a 30+% usage rate when Kemba is off the floor. Marcus Smart is also probable tonight, and draws a nice matchup if he starts.
5-star play: Trae Young, Gordon Hayward
4-star play: John Collins, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, Kevin Huerter
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: None
Toronto Raptors @ Indiana Pacers
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: EVEN
For the Raptors, we saw how this game played out the other night, it was slower paced, but Pascal Siakam was able to get it going late, and he’s a great GPP play tonight although I don’t love the pace of this game. Kyle Lowry also decimated this Pacers backcourt, so I like going back to him again here tonight. Fred VanVleet is also firmly in play for GPPs, but I prefer Lowry. Serge Ibaka is also a nice GPP play but he is a bit volatile even with Marc Gasol still out. I wouldn’t go too heavy on this game due to the pace of it.
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 struggled against the Raptors just a few nights ago, he’s a great GPP play though. Malcolm Brogdon is still a little underpriced, but if I’m playing a PG from this game it’ll be Lowry. TJ Warren may be out again, which opens things up for both Jeremy Lamb and Oladipo. Myles Turner is back tonight, but I’m not going there outside of GPPs. Victor Oladipo had his minutes limit increased to 28 the other night, so he’s in play for GPPs, but he does look rusty.
5-star play: Kyle Lowry
4-star play: Pascal Siakam, Domantas Sabonis, Fred VanVleet, Malcolm Brogdon
Deeper Value: Victor Oladipo, Serge Ibaka
GPP Sleeper: Victor Oladipo
Detroit Pistons @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: OKC -12.0
For the Pistons, they now appear to be in full tank mode after trading Andre Drummond for a ham sandwich yesterday. It’s a major boost to Christian Wood who now takes on a prime starting role, and he will be fairly popular tonight. Derrick Rose is in play here as well if he suits up, he’s been out the past few games but if he plays tonight he’s going to have an insane amount of usage. Thon Maker is a deeper GPP play as well, as the Pistons are now really thin on big bodies in their front court. Sekou Doumbaya also will take on a bigger role, and he is in a solid spot here for GPPs as well. Langston Galloway has been the guy to go to off the bench as well, so he’s a decent value option, but I’m not really going out of my way to play Pistons tonight aside from Wood.
For the Thunder, their guards draw a really solid matchup here, namely Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as both are playing 30+ minutes and the Pistons are one of the worst defensive teams in the league. Steven Adams should also have a field day here as the Pistons lack guys that can bang in the post now with Drummond gone. 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.
5-star play: Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Chris Paul
4-star play: Christian Wood, Steven Adams, Nerlens Noel, Danilo Gallinari, Derrick Rose
Deeper Value: Dennis Schroder, Nerlens Noel, Sekou Doumbaya, Langston Galloway
GPP Sleeper: Christian Wood
Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: HOU -2.5
It’s pretty simple here, just play James Harden tonight. The Rockets stated last night that Westbrook will sit on the 2nd half of this B2B as he played 37 minutes last night, and Clint Capela is gone so he literally sees a 50% usage rate. Austin Rivers will be in play for value as well, as long as Russ does indeed end up sitting. Danuel House Jr. has been playing really well as well and will likely play some solid minutes again tonight. Their new addition Robert Covington should also see an uptick in minutes here tonight as he settles into this rotation. Ben McLemore will also be a deeper GPP play if Russ does indeed rest tonight.
For the Suns, DeAndre Ayton is going to be your main target here, as the Rockets don’t have a center. We all saw what AD did to them last night and Ayton has been on a hot streak as well. Devin Booker is also in play here as he’ll be likely the 1A option on offense as the Rockets get gashed by opposing SGs. Ricky Rubio hasn’t been playing great as of late but his price reflects it and he draws a solid matchup here. Kelly Oubre is always in play for GPPs with his ceiling, and Mikal Bridges will be viable again tonight as long as Saric sits again.
5-star play: DeAndre Ayton, James Harden
4-star play: Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Robert Covington, Danuel House Jr.
Deeper Value: Mikal Bridges, Ben McLemore, Austin Rivers
GPP Sleeper: Danuel House Jr.
Miami Heat @ Sacramento Kings
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: MIA -1.5
For the Heat, this is a great spot for Bam Adebayo but he has been playing well lately, and Butler exited last game with an injury and is doubtful tonight. Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic see the biggest boosts with his absense, especially Dragic if Herro is out again as Winslow is gone as well. Goran Dragic who is one of the more intriguing plays on this slate. With Meyers Leonard out for awhile, Kelly Olynyk makes sense for a value play as well, along with Derrick Jones Jr. who smashed last game, and will see even more time if Butler is out.
For the Kings, De’Aaron Fox has been tearing it up over the past few games, and while the matchup isn’t great, he should draw some serious usage here with all the injuries the Kings have. Marvin Bagley is already out and Richaun Holmes is a GTD, so that opens things up for Nemanja Bjelica to have a good amount of opportunity here, he has been really solid as of late. Buddy Hield is playing great basketball as of late and this is a game where they’ll need his scoring to keep pace. He makes for a great GPP play as he has over a 30% usage rate with all the injuries the Kings have.
5-star play: Bam Adebayo, De’Aaron Fox
4-star play: Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic, Buddy Hield, Nemanja Bjelica
Deeper Value: Kelly Olynyk, Derrick Jones Jr.
GPP Sleeper: Goran Dragic
Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: UTH -8.5
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 since he had a down game last night. Hassan Whiteside has been a bit volatile as of late but I don’t mind going right back to him in GPPs, as Utah has been pretty bad defensively against C’s over the past few weeks. Lastly, Carmelo Anthony and Trevor Ariza are fine GPP options, with my preference going to Carmelo.
For the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell is in play, but his upside is limited with Conley back. Mike Conley is back and starting, and draws an elite matchup against the Blazers who can’t defend PGs. He’s still way underpriced as well. Rudy Gobert continues to play 37-38 minutes per game and could be in store for another 20/20 game here, as the Blazers don’t the physical ability down low as Whiteside is very soft defensively, and he should feast on the boards. Both Joe Ingles and Bojan Bogdanovic are playing well, I prefer Bojan with Conley back and starting though.
5-star play: Damian Lillard, Rudy Gobert
4-star play: Donovan Mitchell, CJ McCollum, Hassan Whiteside, Bojan Bogdanovic, Mike Conley
Deeper Value: Trevor Ariza, Royce O’Neale
GPP Sleeper: None
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