1/28 NBA DFS Full Court Press
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Dec 3, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) takes a three-point shot against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Pistons @ Orlando Magic
Vegas Total: 213
Vegas Spread: Orl -3
Starting with the Pistons, Cade Cunningham has found his groove again and he gets a solid matchup here against this young ORL backcourt. Saddiq Bey has been a scoring machine at times this year as well, he is a slate breaker at his price on FanDuel if he gets hot. If you’re looking for some decent value, Cory Joseph should start again here, especially if Killian Hayes is out again. The health of Kelly Olynyk will also be a factor here, if he misses his 3rd straight game it would open opportunities for both Isaiah Stewart and Trey Lyles. Outside of those guys I don’t think you need to go too deep with Pistons on an 11 game slate.
Now for the Magic, Cole Anthony finally popped off the other night, and this should be an exciting matchup between him and Cade. Jalen Suggs has also been performing very well and he’s a nice mid range option here too. Mo Bamba is still very cheap on FanDuel and has flashed 50+ upside, and this matchup is as good as it gets for him. Wendell Carter has also been super consistent but he’s just a bit too pricey for me to love him here tonight. Lastly, Franz Wagner has lit it up at times, but with the Magic basically at full strength his usage does drop off.
5-star play: Cole Anthony, Cade Cunningham
4-star play: Saddiq Bey, Mo Bamba, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter
Deeper Value: Cory Joseph, Trey Lyles, Isaiah Stewart
GPP Sleeper: Cory Joseph (if Hayes is out)
Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks
Vegas Total: 218.5
Vegas Spread: Atl -2
Now for the Celtics, Jayson Tatum gets one of his best matchups of the year here, as the Hawks have been historically bad against opposing 3/4s the past few weeks. Jaylen Brown is also a solid option here if you want to get Tatumish upside at a discount. Al Horford also gets a decent revenge game here against his old team, and Robert Williams III is always in play with his upside, but he is definitely volatile as well. Dennis Schroder is a guy you can round things out with, as he was on a hot streak last week but has seemed to fizzle out, however, he has a very good matchup here going up against Trae Young.
Now for the Hawks, Trae Young is going to be your main target here, as he has 60+ upside when he gets hot and on an 11 game slate I don’t see him being too highly owned. Clint Capela always plays well against Boston as well, and he hasn’t had a 20-20 game in awhile but this has the potential to be one for him tonight. Those are my two main targets here, but if you’re looking to get a bit different, John Collins, De’Andre Hunter, and Kevin Huerter are all viable here tonight, with my favorite being Hunter as Cam Reddish is now out of the picture.
5-star play: Jayson Tatum, Trae Young
4-star play: Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Dennis Schroder, Clint Capela
Deeper Value: Kevin Huerter, John Collins, De’Andre Hunter, Dennis Schroder
GPP Sleeper: Dennis Schroder
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Los Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets
Vegas Total: 228.5
Vegas Spread: Cha -7
The Lakers are a mess right now, and I can see them resting some guys here tonight being on the 2nd half of a B2B and their 3rd game in 4 nights. Anthony Davis did his weekly trip to the locker room last night, and I’d expect him to rest in this one. LeBron James missed last night, but I think that was precautionary and I’d expect he is a full go here tonight and its a good matchup for him as well. Russell Westbrook would also see a nice boost if Davis is out as well. Malik Monk is gonna be a solid value play here as well, as he has been on fire recently and he’s cheap on both sites. If you’re looking to get really deep you can round it out with guys like Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker, although Tucker only saw 17 minutes last night even with Bron out.
Now for the Hornets, Gordon Hayward is in protocols again here tonight so that will be a nice boost for all of the CHA starters, and it’ll make Kelly Oubre a nice GPP option as we’ve seen him go for 50+ coming off the bench at times this year. LaMelo Ball is still too cheap on FanDuel, and the Lakers are horrible defensively against PGs this year. Terry Rozier has also caught fire the past few weeks but his price has skyrocketed on both sites as well. Miles Bridges has a solid matchup here as well, and he should see more minutes at the 3 with Hayward out. To round it out for value, PJ Washington is going to be one of the better value plays on this slate as he has been super consistent and he’s still pretty cheap everywhere.
5-star play: LeBron James, LaMelo Ball
4-star play: Kelly Oubre, Terry Rozier, Russell Westbrook, Miles Bridges, Malik Monk
Deeper Value: Dwight Howard, PJ Washington, Kelly Oubre
GPP Sleeper: Kelly Oubre, PJ Washington
Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Pelicans
Vegas Total: 216
Vegas Spread: Den -5.5
Starting with the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is coming off of a string of monster games and there’s no reason that he can’t repeat that in this matchup. Will Barton also had a big first half and draws a good matchup here and the Nuggets are still hurting at guard even with the addition of Bryn Forbes. Monte Morris is in play here if you’re looking to get really deep, he’s flashed upside at times this year but is very volatile. Aaron Gordon‘s ceiling is gonna be capped as long as Jokic is healthy so he’ll be GPP only and if you’re looking to go really deep here then Jeff Green is seeing significant minutes as a starter, but he is a low usage player in this offense.
Now for the Pelicans, they are very shorthanded once again here tonight, but it looks like they will get Jonas Valanciunas back tonight which is a nice boost to their offense. Brandon Ingram is still out, and it looks like Josh Hart will be out as well, which makes Nickeil Alexander-Walker a very nice option once again here tonight especially if Graham is out again. If Graham misses, Jose Alvarado will make a great play once again as he is dirt cheap on both sites, but he needs Graham to be out. With Ingram out, it puts Garrett Temple and Herbert Jones into play as well.
5-star play: Nikola Jokic, Nickeil Alexander-Walker (if Hart is out)
4-star play: Will Barton, Jonas Valanciunas, Aaron Gordon
Deeper Value: Monte Morris, Bryn Forbes, Jose Alvarado, Herbert Jones
GPP Sleeper: Jose Alvarado
Los Angeles Clippers @ Miami Heat
Vegas Total: 210
Vegas Spread: Mia -7
Starting with the Clippers, they’ve been a bit of a dumpster fire lately but they have a few viable options. Amir Coffey has been playing the most minutes out of any of them, as he saw 34 last game and he’s been solid from a value perspective. Ivica Zubac is gonna be in a tougher spot here, but he’s been solid and this Clippers team is surprisingly decent. Overall I won’t be targeting this Clippers team outside of Coffey myself, but if you’re in need of some GPP options, Reggie Jackson can light it up from time to time, and Terance Mann has shown upside at times as well.
Now for the Heat, it looks like Lowry will still be out here tonight, so that makes me like point Jimmy Butler here even though Tyler Herro is back as well. I like both of these guys tonight as Herro will run the 2nd unit and we know that he can fill it up at any given time. Bam Adebayo has been back as well and he’s been great, he draws a premier matchup tonight here as the Clippers have been getting destroyed by opposing bigs these past few games. PJ Tucker is a deep flier you can take as well in this matchup but not someone I’m seeking out on an 11 game slate, and you can always round it out with hopes that Duncan Robinson gets hot from 3.
5-star play: Jimmy Butler
4-star play: Amir Coffey, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo
Deeper Value: Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann, Ivica Zubac, PJ Tucker
GPP Sleeper: Amir Coffey
Portland Trailblazers @ Houston Rockets
Vegas Total: 232
Vegas Spread: Por -2
Starting with the Trailblazers, they have lost Nassir Little to a torn shoulder, so his minutes will be up for grabs here. CJ McCollum is going to be your main target as he has been white hot the past few games and all the cobwebs seem to be gone after that lung issue. Anfernee Simons has also been playing very well as of late and he makes for a nice GPP option but he is priced up. Norman Powell has also returned and he will soak up most of Little’s minutes at the 3, and Robert Covington gets a slight bump with Little out as well. Lastly, Jusuf Nurkic is a guy you can target here as well as the Rockets are really bad defensively, especially against bigs.
Now for the Rockets, they come in almost at full strength here, but as of right now their best player is going to be Christian Wood. He has been dominant offensively and could take advantage as he has a lot of speed where Nurkic does not. Kevin Porter Jr. is also always in play for GPPs as he can get hot at any given moment and light it up as can Jalen Green, however both are volatile so they’ll be GPP only plays here tonight. Jae’Sean Tate has also been solid for the Rockets, but he doesn’t really hit his ceiling unless Wood is out, but he is viable here as well. Lastly, you can round out your MME lineups with a few shares of Eric Gordon in hopes that he gets hot from the field as well.
5-star play: CJ McCollum, Jusuf Nurkic, Christian Wood
4-star play: Anfernee Simons, Norman Powell, Kevin Porter Jr.
Deeper Value: Jalen Green, Jae’Sean Tate, Robert Covington, Eric Gordon
GPP Sleeper: Jalen Green
Utah Jazz @ Memphis Grizzlies
Vegas Total: 226
Vegas Spread: Mem -4
Here we have a Jazz team that is still pretty banged up, coming in against a Grizzlies team that has been white hot behind their leader Ja Morant. For the Jazz, Hassan Whiteside is gonna be a popular target tonight, as Gobert has already been ruled out and he is still moderately priced and has nice upside. Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson should also see some extra burn tonight with how they’ve been playing and Mitchell is likely out for this one as well. You can always go to Mike Conley in cash games for safety and if you’re looking to get really deep you can round out your lineups with Bojan Bogdanovic or Royce O’Neale although I won’t be heavy on either on an 11 game slate.
Now for the Grizzlies, Ja Morant is starting to reach superstar level, as he comes in here white hot and I don’t expect him to slow down at all in this one, great play here tonight. Desmond Bane is also back here so he’ll have to help Ja out with the scoring and he is in a good spot here as he is cheap and Brooks is still out. Steven Adams should be able to get whatever he wants here as well, as Whiteside is basically a revolving door at the rim. Jaren Jackson is also always in play for GPPs as he has insane upside, and with Gobert out his matchup gets a bit better as well as he can attack the rim.
5-star play: Hassan Whiteside, Ja Morant
4-star play: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson, Steven Adams
Deeper Value: John Konchar, Steven Adams, Royce O’Neale, Bojan Bogdanovic, Joe Ingles
GPP Sleeper: Joe Ingles (if Mitchell is out)
Indiana Pacers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Vegas Total: 219.5
Vegas Spread: Okc -1
Starting with the Pacers, they are still going to be shorthanded here which should keep this game decently close. Caris LeVert is going to be your main target here tonight as Brog has been shutdown and you still have Sabonis and Turner out here. Goga Bitadze has been playing very well as well and this OKC team is not great against bigs. Chris Duarte is also a very nice mid-range play here and he could be a slate breaker if he gets hot from 3. Overall I won’t be targeting this Pacers team too heavily, but if you’re looking to get different in GPPS, Justin Holiday and Torrey Craig are decent GPP options.
Now for the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is gonna be the premier play here tonight as he’s been on fire the past few games, but his price has come way up, but he is still very viable here tonight. This Thunder team isn’t very fantasy friendly though even in a good matchup like this, but Lu Dort is solid and has nice upside. Josh Giddey is super consistent as well for a rookie, and he contributes in all categories which is nice as well. If you’re looking to get deeper, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is a deep MME type play.
5-star play: Caris LeVert, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
4-star play: Josh Giddey, Goga Bitadze, Chris Duarte
Deeper Value: Lu Dort, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Justin Holiday, Torrey Craig
GPP Sleeper: Torrey Craig
Chicago Bulls @ San Antonio Spurs
Vegas Total: 228.5
Vegas Spread: Chi -1
Starting with the Bulls, they are gonna be short handed again here tonight, as Lonzo Ball is out again here and they will be without Derrick Jones as well. Coby White will be in play here, as he is decently cheap and gets a great matchup against this Spurs team. Zach LaVine is on his way back and he’s been heating up, we know that this Spurs team really struggles with guards so we can attack there. The Spurs have also been bleeding FPs to bigs, which makes Nikola Vucevic a very good play here as well, and of course DeMar Derozan does a little of it all for this Bulls team. If you’re looking for value, Ayo Dosunmu should run the 2nd unit here as a solid GPP option.
Now for the Spurs, Dejounte Murray has a premier matchup here tonight as this Bulls team has been struggling at defending PGs with Lonzo out. Derrick White is also a very solid play here as he’s been hot as well and its a good matchup. Keldon Johnson is also cheap on both sites here, but he’s been very scoring dependent this year. Jakob Poeltl draws a decent matchup here as well, but he’s more of a deeper play here as Vuc is pretty solid defensively. If you’re looking for value, Doug McDermott has continued to start and play solid minutes but is not a high usage guy in this offense.
5-star play: Dejounte Murray, DeMar Derozan
4-star play: Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Derrick White, Jakob Poeltl, Keldon Johnson
Deeper Value: Ayo Dosunmu, Doug McDermott
GPP Sleeper: Ayo Dosunmu
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Phoenix Suns
Vegas Total: 230
Vegas Spread: Phx -8.5
Starting with the Timberwolves, this is going to be a tougher matchup for them, but I think they will be able to hang in this one though. Karl-Anthony Towns has the best matchup as Ayton has already been ruled out here. D’Angelo Russell went down with a calf injury last night, so I can see him missing tonight, and with Pat Bev likely out Anthony Edwards will see a big increase in usage, I love him here tonight. Jarred Vanderbilt would also see an increase in usage and he’s been very solid the past few games. If Russell misses as well I’d expect Jaylen Nowell to start and he would be a nice value play here. Lastly, I’d also expect Taurean Prince to start as well but he is a deep MME type play.
Now for the Suns, Devin Booker draws the best matchup of the crew here and with Ayton already ruled out this is a smash spot for him. Chris Paul is also in play here but his price is sky high for some reason on both sites. Mikal Bridges is also in play here as well but he has good upside and he’ll be low owned. Bismack Biyombo will also be in play here as Ayton and McGee have already been ruled out here. Jae Crowder is also out, so that make Cameron Johnson a solid value as well. Lastly, Cameron Payne will be running the 2nd unit and have a ton of usage with all of these guys out for Phoenix.
5-star play: Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns
4-star play: Jarred Vanderbilt, Chris Paul, Bismack Biyombo
Deeper Value: Cameron Johnson, Cameron Payne, Jaylen Nowell
GPP Sleeper: Cameron Johnson, Cameron Payne
New York Knicks @ Milwaukee Bucks
Vegas Total: 217.5
Vegas Spread: Mil -9
Starting with the Knicks, this should be a pretty competitive game as they’ve gone on in the east this year, led by Julius Randle, but he draws a tougher matchup here tonight as this Bucks frontcourt. Mitchell Robinson has also been playing very well and he gets the better matchup of the two, but he is more volatile. RJ Barrett has been on fire as well the past few games, and if Cam Reddish is still not too involved here which leaves Evan Fournier in play as well. If you’re looking to get deeper, Immanuel Quickley and Alec Burks would also be viable if Kemba Walker were to miss.
Now for the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo draws a great matchup here tonight and he has slate breaking potential anytime he steps on the court. Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton are both in play here as well but Middleton’s price has come up a big time on both sites. Bobby Portis is viable here as well, but with the Bucks almost back at full strength his usage does take a hit. If you’re looking to get a bit different, Pat Connaughton is also viable here as he has been starting at the 2.
5-star play: Giannis Antetokounmpo
4-star play: Mitchell Robinson, RJ Barrett, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton
Deeper Value: Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, Mitchell Robinson, Immanuel Quickley, Alec Burks
GPP Sleeper: Pat Connaughton
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