NBA DFS Core Plays January 16: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks
Published: Jan 16, 2023
We have a split slate for today's MLK Day NBA matchups with FanDuel having a seven-game main slate starting at 2:30pm ET while DraftKings has a five-game main slate starting at 3:00pm ET. We are still waiting on some injury news for today which includes to plays like Lauri Markkanen and Fred VanVleet who both remain questionable for their matchups this afternoon.
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Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
---|---|---|---|
PG | Stephen Curry | Jordan Clarkson | T.J. McConnell |
SG | Jalen Brunson | Jordan Poole | Bennedict Mathurin |
SF | Anthony Edwards | Tyler Herro | Grayson Allen |
PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Lauri Markkanen | Isaiah Jackson |
C | Julius Randle | Jarrett Allen | Walker Kessler |
Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value-Tier |
---|---|---|---|
PG | Stephen Curry | Jalen Brunson | Gabe Vincent |
SG | Anthony Edwards | Jordan Clarkson | Gary Trent |
SF | Lauri Markkanen | Andrew Wiggins | De'Andre Hunter |
PF | Julius Randle | Scottie Barnes | Kyle Anderson |
C | Pascal Siakam | Jarrett Allen | Walker Kessler |
Player News
Lauri Markkanen (low back spasms) and John Collins (hip injury management) are available for Wednesday’s matchup with the Thunder.
Jeremy Sochan (bilateral lumbar spine bone bruise) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Pacers in Paris.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Dereck Lively II will be sidelined for 2-3 months after suffering a fracture in his right foot.
Bilal Coulibaly had 17 points (7-of-15 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and one 3-pointer against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Dorian Finney-Smith provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-8 FGs), two rebounds and four 3-pointers against the Wizards on Tuesday.
Jordan Poole had 15 points (5-of-18 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and four 3-pointers against the Lakers on Tuesday.