2/1 NBA DFS Full Court Press
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November 10, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Pelicans @ Detroit Pistons
Vegas Total: 214.5
Vegas Spread: Det -2.5
Starting with the Pelicans, they are gonna be a bit shorthanded once again here tonight, but it looks like they will get Jonas Valanciunas back tonight which is a nice boost to their offense as he played last night. Brandon Ingram is still out, and it looks like Josh Hart is back so he gets a solid boost with Ingram likely out here as well. Graham is GTD here and if he 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. Jaxson Hayes even drew the start last night and would be a nice punt play if he starts again here tonight.
Now for the Pistons, Cade Cunningham has found his groove again and he gets a solid matchup here against this NO 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, but either way Joseph has jumped him in the rotation. The health of Kelly Olynyk will also be a factor here, if he misses again here tonight Isaiah Stewart and Trey Lyles would both become viable here. Outside of those guys I don’t think you need to go too deep with Pistons on a slate like this one here tonight. We can focus on that Pels value.
5-star play: Cade Cunningham, Jonas Valanciunas
4-star play: Josh Hart, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart
Deeper Value: Trey Lyles, Cory Joseph, Jaxson Hayes
GPP Sleeper: Jaxson Hayes
Washington Wizards @ Milwaukee Bucks
Vegas Total: 225.5
Vegas Spread: Mil -11.5
Starting with the Wizards, they have been on a steady decline as the season wears on and they draw a tough matchup here going up against this Bucks team tonight. Your main target here will be Bradley Beal because if the Wizards have a chance in this game it’ll be because he is going crazy here. Spencer Dinwiddie is in play as an MME type of play with Beal healthy. Kyle Kuzma has also seen his usage take a hit with Beal back but he is in play here as well. I won’t be targeting this WSH offense too much here as those are their main 3 guys, and with Montrezl Harrell and Thomas Bryant both back (deep GPP options) back it really handcuffs Daniel Gafford. If you want a really deep option, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has had some big games this year but needs one of Beal or Dinwiddie to be out to be viable here.
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 and this game could be a blowout based on the Vegas line. 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. If you think this game blows out, guys like Donte DiVincenzo and George Hill could be viable MME type guys as well that should come in unowned.
5-star play: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bradley Beal
4-star play: Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyle Kuzma
Deeper Value: Thomas Bryant, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Pat Connaughton
GPP Sleeper: Donte DiVincenzo
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Miami Heat @ Toronto Raptors
Vegas Total: 211.5
Vegas Spread: Tor -3
Starting with the Heat, it looks like Lowry will still be out here tonight, so that makes me like point Jimmy Butler here even though he did miss last night’s game as well. If he were to miss again I’d go right back to Tyler Herro here as he’ll dominate that 2nd unit and play 30+ minutes off the bench. Bam Adebayo has been back as well and he’s been great, he draws a premier matchup tonight here as this Raptors young frontcourt has been getting destroyed by opposing bigs these past few games, no one can contain him here. PJ Tucker is a deep flier you can take as well in this matchup but not someone I’m seeking out like ever. Max Strus continues to start as well if Jimmy is out and he can light it up as well as he’s kind of overtaken Robinson as their 3PT specialist.
Now for the Raptors, Pascal Siakam has been playing like a man possessed the past few weeks and he is still very viable at his price on FanDuel tonight. Fred VanVleet has also been a bit banged up but he should be good to go here and draws a good matchup with Lowry out and it’ll be even better for him if Jimmy is out as well. If FVV were to miss for any reason, Gary Trent would become a great play as he’ll run the point. OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes are both viable here as well, although the two eat into each other’s upside so I wouldn’t pair them. If you want to get really deep, Precious Achiuwa is their main big but he has a tough matchup against Bam here tonight.
5-star play: Tyler Herro (if Butler out), Pascal Siakam
4-star play: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent, Bam Adebayo, Max Strus, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes
Deeper Value: PJ Tucker, Max Strus, Precious Achiuwa
GPP Sleeper: Max Strus
Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls
Vegas Total: 222
Vegas Spread: Chi -8.5
Starting with the Magic, Cole Anthony finally popped off the other night, and this should be an exciting matchup between him and this decimated Bulls backcourt. Jalen Suggs has also been performing very well and he’s a nice mid range option here too, but his play has fallen off with the rise of Anthony these past few games. 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, but we do get the revenge factor as this Bulls team gave up on him very quickly and he’s been thriving in Orlando. Lastly, Franz Wagner has lit it up at times, but with the Magic basically at full strength his usage does drop off as we’ve seen.
Now for 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 Orlando backcourt as they are not good defensively, but I want him to start as he didn’t last game. Zach LaVine is on his way back and he’s been heating up, we know that Orlando is not a good defensive team and he’ll likely run the point here tonight. Orlando has also been bad against bigs, which makes Nikola Vucevic a very good play here as well and he is going up against his old team as well. 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.
5-star play: Cole Anthony, Zach LaVine
4-star play: DeMar Derozan, Nikola Vucevic, Wendell Carter, Mo Bamba, Franz Wagner
Deeper Value: Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Ross
GPP Sleeper: Terrence Ross
Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Vegas Total: 230
Vegas Spread: Min -4.5
Starting with the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is coming off of a string of monster games, however, he is a GTD here and based on the line being in favor of the Wolves I believe he’ll be out here. If he is indeed out here they’ll have to play small, but Zeke Nnaji would likely be one of the best value plays on the slate as he can play the 5 for them. 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 and we know that this Timberwolves team is not known for defense. 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, but if Jokic is out he’ll see a huge boost. Aaron Gordon‘s ceiling would shoot up if Jokic is out as well and he’ll be one of my favorite plays on this slate. 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 but that could change if Jokic misses.
Now for 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 especially if Jokic misses here as they’re even favored here. Karl-Anthony Towns has what could be a dream matchup if Jokic is out, but if he is in then its a horrible matchup for him. D’Angelo Russell went down with a calf injury the other night and he hasn’t been back, 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 as the Nuggets don’t have anyone that can stop him. 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 Jordan McLaughlin to start with Jaylen Nowell coming off the bench, both are solid values here tonight if Russell and Bev are out. Lastly, I’d also expect Taurean Prince to start as well but he is a deep MME type play.
5-star play: Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic (if in)
4-star play: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordan McLaughlin, Jarred Vanderbilt, Will Barton, Aaron Gordon
Deeper Value: Taurean Prince, Jaylen Nowell, Bryn Forbes, Zeke Nnaji, Monte Morris
GPP Sleeper: Zeke Nnaji (if Jokic is out)
Golden State Warriors @ San Antonio Spurs
Vegas Total: 225.5
Vegas Spread: Gsw -2
Starting with the Warriors, it looks like Draymond will be out again here, but Steph Curry could be a slate breaker here, as he is looking to get his shot back after a string of horrible performances, this matchup against the Spurs is a get right matchup for him tonight. Otto Porter missed last game as well, if he is back he is a great play here tonight at his price. Andrew Wiggins is in play here as well in GPPs but never someone that I seek out. Kevon Looney could also see solid minutes here as this Spurs team has a lot of big bodies they like to throw out there. Lastly, Klay Thompson’s minutes are trending in the right direction, and this Spurs team really struggles against guards as we know.
Now for the Spurs, Dejounte Murray has a tougher matchup here tonight after missing last game, but the Spurs don’t have anyone on their injury report here tonight so he should be a full go. 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 and that can make or break your lineups. Jakob Poeltl draws a decent matchup here as well, but he’s more of a deeper play here as GS has been better against bigs over their last few games. 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: Steph Curry, Dejounte Murray
4-star play: Otto Porter, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson, Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, Jakob Poeltl
Deeper Value: Doug McDermott, Kevon Looney
GPP Sleeper: Keldon Johnson
Brooklyn Nets @ Phoenix Suns
Vegas Total: 227.5
Vegas Spread: Phx -7
Starting with the Nets, James Harden missed last game with a hamstring issue, if he were to miss then I’ll be almost all in on Kyrie Irving here as this game should be competitive and has one of the highest totals on the night. If he is in he is also very viable here. Nic Claxton is back here as well which muddies their frontcourt situation, I’ll likely avoid it here either way. Patty Mills is also a solid GPP option here especially if Harden misses again. If you’re looking to get deeper, Kessler Edwards saw 32 minutes last game, and James Johnson is a FPPM beast as he’s been very solid these past few games as well even if he doesn’t start.
Now for the Suns, Devin Booker draws the best matchup of the crew here and with Ayton likely out again here, this is a smash spot for him. Chris Paul is also in play here but his price is sky high on both sites, but he has 19 assists last game so the production has been there and he draws an excellent matchup against Kyrie here. 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 if Ayton is ruled out again tonight. Jae Crowder is also likely 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: James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Devin Booker, Chris Paul
4-star play: Kessler Edwards, Bismack Biyombo, Cameron Johnson
Deeper Value: Cameron Payne, Kessler Edwards, Mikal Bridges, James Johnson
GPP Sleeper: Cameron Payne, James Johnson
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