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San Antonio Spurs @ Charlotte Hornets
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: SAS -2.5
For the Spurs, it will be dictated by whether or not LaMarcus Aldridge suits up in this one, if he doesn’t then I’ll have some serious interest in DeMar Derozan as he’s coming off of a down game and draws a nice matchup. Trey Lyles will have to play big minutes as well once again if Aldridge sits this one out, and the Hornets get gashed by opposing big men. Drew Eubanks also drew the start last night, and could be in play if Aldridge is out, although it’s tougher to go there on FanDuel where you only get 1 center.
For the Hornets, they draw a pretty tough matchup here, but the Spurs being on the 2nd half of a B2B really helps them. Devonte’ Graham has been their main source of offense, and Miles Bridges has been on a tear since winning MVP at the Rising Stars game. Terry Rozier has looked a bit better over the past 2 games, but he’s cheap on FanDuel so I can see you going there. Cody Zeller may not play in this one as well, so I’d like Bismack Biyombo a bit if Zeller doesn’t suit up here.
5-star plays: DeMar Derozan (if Aldridge sits), Devonte’ Graham
4-star plays: Miles Bridges, Trey Lyles, Terry Rozier, LaMarcus Aldridge (if he plays)
Deeper Value: Terry Rozier
GPP Sleeper: Drew Eubanks
Brooklyn Nets @ Boston Celtics
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: BOS -7.5
For the Nets, it looks like we’ll have a back and forth going between who has big games here between Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert. Both are solid options here tonight. Jarrett Allen and DeAndre Jordan should also have some success inside here tonight, as the Celtics are known to be weak on the interior. Joe Harris and Taurean Prince round out some decent deeper GPPs plays given that this should be a decently fast paced game.
Kemba Walker is probable for tonight, and I could see him being on some type of minutes limit after missing about a week, but we shall see. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart are also both questionable tonight, and if they are both out it’ll open up a ton of usage for the rest of the Celtics starters. Gordon Hayward would be the biggest beneficiary if both those guys are out, and Daniel Theis would see a nice boost as well. This should be a fairly fast paced game so I like the idea of targeting it, but it’ll depend on Tatum and Smart here.
5-star play: Gordon Hayward
4-star play: Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Jayson Tatum, Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker
Deeper Value: Joe Harris, Taurean Prince, DeAndre Jordan
GPP Sleeper: DeAndre Jordan
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Los Angeles Clippers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Vegas Total: 226
Vegas Spread: LAC -3.0
For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are going to be your main two options here, and if one of them sits, you can play the other. If either of them are out it is also a major boost to Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell as they’ll both see increased roles and minutes. They’re also both in play if you think this game gets out of hand as well. Not much else to like here though. Pat Beverley is also a bit cheap everywhere if he does indeed play tonight. I can see the Thunder hanging around here, so I have a decent amount of interest here.
For OKC, Chris Paul draws a tough matchup against Pat Bev here, but he has a safe floor for your cash games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the better matchup of the two, but he is a bit more volatile but we have a bit of a revenge factor against his old team. Steven Adams draws probably the best matchup of anyone on the Thunder, and he has been crushing since the All-Star Break. Danilo Gallinari sat out last game, but he’s in play more for cash for me if he plays, and Dennis Schroder rounds it out for your GPP options.
5-star play: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George
4-star play: Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell
Deeper Value: Pat Beverley, Dennis Schroder
GPP Sleeper: Dennis Schroder
Minnesota Timberwolves @ New Orleans Pelicans
Vegas Total: 247.5
Vegas Spread: NO -11.5
For the Wolves, D’Angelo Russell is going to be your main target here, as he has a 30+% usage rate and is the leader of this team with KAT out. Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez have also stepped up their play as of late as well. Naz Reid should see some solid run here as well as long as he stays out of foul trouble. Kelan Martin also makes sense for a cheap option coming off the bench as he can fill it up in a hurry if Naz gets into foul trouble. James Johnson will also see solid run if Naz can’t keep his hands to himself and has some nice upside here. The Wolves really are just worried about development at this point in the season, so I think most of these guys minutes are pretty blowout proof.
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. Lonzo balled out against the Lakers last game, and he draws a really nice matchup here as well. Josh Hart should also see some big minutes off the bench and will get even more run in the event of a blowout. Derrick Favors also draws a decent matchup here.
5-star play: D’Angelo Russell, Zion Williamson
4-star play: Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Jrue Holiday, Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez
Deeper Value: Josh Hart, Kelan Martin, James Johnson, Naz Reid
GPP Sleeper: Naz Reid
Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: DEN -15.0
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, as he was back last night. Juan Toscano-Anderson also makes for a deeper GPP plays that could pay off here. Mychal Mulder should also see some solid run here especially in the event of a blowout.
For the Nuggets, if Paul Millsap sits again it’d open up some more playing time for 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 here tonight, especially given that this should be one of the more blowout games on the night. Jamal Murray draws a solid matchup here, as the Warriors have been more susceptible to PGs over the past few weeks. Gary Harris has looked off the past few weeks. That’s about all I really like from the Nuggets here.
5-star play: Nikola Jokic
4-star play: Jamal Murray, Will Barton, Marquese Chriss, Andrew Wiggins, Damion Lee
Deeper Value: Jordan Poole, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Mychal Mulder
GPP Sleeper: Mychal Mulder
Toronto Raptors @ Phoenix Suns
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: TOR -4.5
Pascal Siakam is going to be your main play here, as he has been playing really well and this Suns team has really taken a hit with the loss of Oubre. Kyle Lowry also gets a great matchup here, as the spot to attack the Suns is at the PG position with that Rubio defense. 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 if he suits up here. 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. If Ibaka is out again tonight then you play Chris Boucher or Rondae Hollis-Jefferson depending on who starts, you play the one who starts. If Ibaka is out, OG Anunoby also makes for a nice value play with serious upside.
For the Suns, your main play here is going to be Devin Booker, but he is scoring dependent and volatile, as he showed last game, but his price is enticing with how low it is. Ricky Rubio has been on a hot streak as well and is playing really great basketball right now. DeAndre Ayton draws a solid matchup here, especially if Ibaka is out and he has some nice upside as well. Dario Saric will be a popular value play once again as well, but for good reason given the minutes he is logging.
5-star play: Pascal Siakam
4-star play: Ricky Rubio, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, DeAndre Ayton
Deeper Value: Norman Powell, Dario Saric
GPP Sleeper: Norman Powell, Dario Saric
Philadelphia 76ers @ Los Angeles Lakers
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: LAL -13.5
For the Sixers, they are likely going to be without Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons tonight, which will open up a ton of value on this Sixers team. Josh Richardson is also out, so I want a ton of Tobias Harris here, along with Al Horford. It’ll open up even more value for guys coming off the bench, such as Furkan Korkmaz and Alec Burks as well. We’ll need a starting lineup though before I make any decisions. I don’t like the odds of them hanging around here though, as the Lakers are already favored by 13.5 points this early in the day.
Your main target is going to be Anthony Davis and LeBron James as always, but I’ll be shocked if not at least one of them sits tonight given that this Sixers team isn’t even close to being at full strength. 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 given the fact that the blowout risk is real here. Rajon Rondo also makes sense if LeBron is out tonight.
5-star play: Tobias Harris, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
4-star play: Al Horford, Kyle Kuzma, Alec Burks
Deeper Value: Avery Bradley, Rajon Rondo, Danny Green, Furkan Korkmaz
GPP Sleeper: Rajon Rondo, Danny Green
Washington Wizards @ Sacramento Kings
Vegas Total: TBD
Vegas Spread: SAC -5.5
Your main target here is going to be Bradley Beal, as he has been on an absolute tear over the past few weeks and the matchup doesn’t get much better here. I also think Shabazz Napier will thrive in this game as well. Thomas Bryant and Ian Mahimni both draw great matchups here, along with Rui Hachimura but none of them really pop out at me. Davis Bertans should also see a ton of open looks here, so he’s in play for GPPs as well.
For the Kings, your main target here is going to be De’Aaron Fox as he is the leader of this Kings team, and they’ll likely lean on his defense here as the Wizards are quite loose with the ball, he’s a GTD right now though so keep an eye out for news. Nemanja Bjelica will also continue to play big minutes with Holmes out, and Harrison Barnes has also been on a heater lately, and Kent Bazemore has also been playing great off the bench. Buddy Hield has also been playing well off the bench and could score a ton in this game. Harry Giles is also continuing to see solid minutes and is a great FPPM player.
5-star play: Bradley Beal, De’Aaron Fox
4-star play: Shabazz Napier, Thomas Bryant, Rui Hachimura, Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield
Deeper Value: Davis Bertans, Harry Giles, Kent Bazemore
GPP Sleeper: Harry Giles
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