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The playbook got back on track with a very successful night on Monday, but that was yesterday. It's time to focus on Tuesday's seven game slate. There are plenty of value plays out there that will allow you to get a stud or two in your lineup. Whether or not LeBron James plays is going to be a key factor in building rosters tonight. Also, the Mavericks and Kings game is going to be a shootout, so you'll want some players in that game.
The point guard position is led by Darren Collison as he'll play heavy minutes and the Mavericks are brutal vs opposing point guards. Mo Williams' price tag is extremely low for a starting point that will play 30 plus minutes. There are plenty of players to like at the shooting guard position and the best part is that you don't have to spend a lot of money on one of the top-tier options because there are so many quality mid-tier options. The small forward is top heavy as there are a couple of great options in Rudy Gay and Draymond Green, as well as some quality mid-tier plays such as Andrew Wiggins and DeMarre Carroll.
The power forward position is one of the hardest positions to figure out tonight as a lot of people are going to be on Paul Millsap, but he's expensive and it will be tough for him to reach value. The amount of value plays at the position is very limited, so I'll be spending up at that position. The center position is filled with sensational value plays, which is why I have a hard time spending up for DeMarcus Cousins. Don't get me wrong, I think Boogie Cousins has a great game, but going with the value plays is the best strategy for cash games tonight.
Here is the Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook for January 13th:
Point Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Darren Collison | Kings | 7,000 | 7,200 | Great matchup, should exceed value, & doesn't cost a lot |
Mo Williams | T-Wolves | 5,400 | 5,500 | Unbelievable value as long as he starts |
Kyrie Irving | Cavs | 9,100 | 8,600 | Close to a must-start on FD if LeBron sits out |
Patty Mills | Spurs | 3,400 | 4,400 | Risky punt play that has been playing great as of late |
Shooting Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Monta Ellis | Mavericks | 7,200 | 7,500 | This will be a high scoring game and He'll have plenty to do with it |
Klay Thompson | Warriors | 7,300 | 7,900 | Great chance for a huge game tonight |
Kyle Korver | Hawks | 5,000 | 5,200 | Love the matchup and his low price tag |
Elijah Millsap | Jazz | 3,400 | 3,500 | Volatile punt play that could pay off huge |
Small Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Rudy Gay | Kings | 8,200 | 8,400 | Safe play to reach 40 FP. D. Green is a good boom/bust play |
Andrew Wiggins | T-Wolves | 6,800 | 7,000 | Still playing heavy minutes. Make sure Kevin martin is out |
DeMarre Carroll | Hawks | 5,200 | 5,300 | Had 40 FP in only 26 minutes vs PHI earlier this season |
P.J. Tucker | Suns | 4,400 | 4,700 | Good value play, especially if LeBron sits |
Power Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Dirk Nowitzki | Mavericks | 6,600 | 7,000 | Kings are brutal vs PF's and his price tag is low |
Derrick Favors | Jazz | 7,800 | 7,700 | Will be forced to play heavy minutes as long as he plays |
Markieff Morris | Suns | 6,400 | 6,500 | Boom/bust player that doesn't cost a lot |
Tim Duncan | Spurs | 8,900 | 8,400 | Destroyed the Wiz last time he played in D.C. |
Anthony Bennett | T-Wolves | 3,200 | 3,800 | Decent punt play as long as Pekovic is still out |
Centers
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Timofey Mozgov | Cavaliers | 4,900 | 4,600 | #1 center on DK based on low price, superb matchup, and chance for a double-double |
DeMarcus Cousins | Kings | 11,000 | 11,300 | GPP play that should have another monster game |
Hassan Whiteside | Heat | 5,700 | 5,200 | Too expensive on DK, but love his price tag on FD |
Alex Len | Suns | 4,400 | 5,000 | Excellent low-tier value play on DK |