Clippers and the small forward plays, like Wesley Johnson and Wilson Chandler, having big nights as well. There are seven games on the NBA slate tonight and there are plenty of good value plays due to injuries to Dwight Howard and Roy Hibbert.| Point Guards | ||||
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Chris Paul | Clippers | 9,500 | 10,100 | Hornets give up huge FP to opposing PGs |
| Kyrie Irving | Cavaliers | 8,800 | 7,900 | love the value on FD. Would go with Lowry on DK |
| Kemba Walker | Hornets | 7,100 | 6,900 | Best of the mid-tier PGs |
| Elfrid Payton | Magic | 3,400 | 4,700 | Minutes have increased with a great matchup |
| Jose Calderon | Knicks | 3,000 | 5,400 | Amazing value on DK |
| Shooting Guards | ||||
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| James Harden | Rockets | 10,300 | 10,100 | Averaged 36/8/4 vs them last year |
| Jamal Crawford | Clippers | 5,500 | 6,000 | Will score in bunches vs CHA |
| Evan Fournier | Magic | 5,000 | 5,500 | CLE is brutal guarding SG's. Like more if Harris sits |
| Lou Williams | Raptors | 4,500 | 4,600 | Boom/bust play that is on fire at the moment |
| Small Forwards | ||||
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Gordon Hayward | Jazz | 7,600 | 7,500 | Bulls are one of the worst teams vs SF's |
| Donatas Motiejunas | Rockets | 4,400 | 5,000 | PF on FD;Will play heavy minutes with Dwight out |
| Kostas Papanikolaou | Rockets | 3,600 | 4,400 | Has 3 straight games with 22+ FP |
| Gerald Green | Suns | 4,900 | 5,100 | Hero or zero, only use on FD as a GPP play |
| Power Forwards | ||||
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Pau Gasol | Bulls | 7,300 | 8,600 | Must-start if he plays, Esp on DK |
| Derrick Favors | Jazz | 7,100 | 7,000 | Safe play that has a solid matchup |
| Channing Frye | Magic | 5,200 | 5,000 | Is going to light up the Cavaliers |
| Cody Zeller | Hornets | 3,700 | 3,500 | Great punt play on FD |
| Centers | ||||
| Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
| Al Jefferson | Hornets | 7,900 | 8,700 | Going to feast on the LAC front court. Avoid on FD |
| Tyson Chandler | Mavericks | 6,200 | 6,300 | No Hibbert & Pacers allow the most FP to centers |
| Anderson Varejao | Cavaliers | 5,200 | 5,000 | Safe play and good value |
| Ian Mahimi | Pacers | 3,400 | 3,900 | Starting for Indiana, but will be heavily owned |
Player News
Jimmy Butler (thigh) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s Play-In Tournament matchup with the Grizzlies.
Butler injured his thigh during Sunday’s overtime loss to the Clippers. He played through it and said after that he would play against Memphis, and the initial injury report lines up with his statement. Butler should see a heavy workload in a matchup to make the playoffs and take on the Rockets in the first round.
Trae Young (Achilles) is probable to play against the Magic in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday.
Even in the postseason, Atlanta is still listing Young as probable ahead of every game. There isn’t a chance that he sits out, so expect him to occupy his typical spot in the starting unit in the 7/8 matchup, with a chance to play the Celtics in the first round on the line.
Jimmy Butler (thigh) logged 48 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, tallying 30 points (12-of-20 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), one rebound, nine assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
Butler’s final stat line on Sunday was outstanding but came with some pain. He took a Kawhi Leonard knee to the left thigh during overtime but stayed in the game. That injury, combined with Stephen Curry’s right thumb, is why the Warriors could have used the time off that would have come with a victory over the Clippers. Instead, Butler and the Warriors will host the Grizzlies on Tuesday. Following the game, Butler said he was fine and will be in the lineup, but don’t be surprised if Jimmy is on the initial injury report.
Brandin Podziemski accumulated 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 43 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers.
Stephen Curry amassed 36 points (10-of-20 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals and seven three-pointers in 38 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers.
James Harden shot 13-of-23 from the field and 8-of-9 from the foul line in Sunday’s win over the Warriors, scoring 39 points with seven rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, two blocks and five three-pointers in 48 minutes.