Welcome back, FANation! It is Wednesday, and we have a lovely 9-game NBA DFS slate on tap for tonight’s Fantasy Alarm Value Vault! There is already quite a bit of value open for tonight, but let’s see where we are at so far…
DRAFTKINGS
1. Enes Kanter ($4,200)- With Daniel Theis already ruled out for the Celtics, along with Kemba Walker , AND Marcus Smart , the need for production will absolutely be there against the Magic tonight. Enes made a return Monday night against the Hawks, where he saw only 16 mins, however, Theis did play in this game before suffering an ankle injury that has caused his absence tonight. Thus, leaving the Center position wide open for extra run for Kanter tonight. Kanter has shown that he has 30+ point upside in just 20-22 minutes already this season, so let’s hope he sees upwards of 25 minutes tonight, with the only other active Center on the roster being Tacko Fall.
2. Joe Harris ($4,800)- I know what you are saying as you just read his name, “not again.” I totally understand this, and I, myself, have had my own internal battles with Joe Harris this season, however, due to his recent boost in production with the absence of Kyrie Irving and his 33% usage getting distributed elsewhere, Harris has become very appealing tonight against the Warriors. Harris has seen his regular allotment of minutes, seeing 28+ in most games, but he has taken 13 and 16 FGAs over his last two, the two games Kyrie has sat, and as a result, has posted 26.5 and 33.3 DK points in those two as well. Scoring 16 and 22 actual, grabbing three and four boards, dishing out two and three dimes, and getting a steal, shows that Harris can somewhat contribute in multiple categories, and GS has not defended the SF spot very well lately.
3. Jeff Teague ($5,200)- Teague has now started the past two games for the Hawks at the SG position, and has really settled in nicely. Teague has played 30 and 36 minutes over his last two contests, putting up 24.5 and 35.3 DK points in both of those games, dishing out at least six-plus dimes, and has a total of FIVE steals over those two as well. I failed to mention, the Hawks are traveling into a familiar territory for Teague in Minnesota, a team that traded him off not too long ago. So, as long as Teague is still starting, he is a full-go in all formats on both sites in my honest opinion.
FANDUEL
1. Brad Wanamaker ($4,400)- Wanamaker is priced up to $5.1K on DraftKings, so we will take the discount over on FD for Wanamaker chalk tonight. It has already been deemed that Smart and Walker are out, thus leaving the PG position open for a third time for Brad here. Brad has taken full advantage of the extended run in these games, playing 26 and 27 minutes, also putting up 26.7 and 37.1 FD points as well. He has scored at least 15 actual in both, with a total of four rebounds, eight dimes, and SIX steals, which would pay big dividends over on FD for the extra steals value.
2. Caris LeVert ($4,500)- We will also take the smaller price on LeVert on FD, compared to the $5.7K price-tag over on DraftKings. LeVert saw a huge jump in production with Kyrie out off the bench, playing 32 minutes, scoring 29 actual points, grabbing three boards, dishing seven assists, and swiping two steals against the Suns. Tonight, he gets a similarily bad defense, in a major fast-paced setting against the Warriors who have not defended the guard spots well this season. Look for LeVert to be plenty active and involved once again tonight off the bench for the Nets.
3. Dorian Finney-Smith ($5,600)- DFS is over $6K on DraftKings, so as we did above, we will take the savings on him over on FD. However, I actually like DFS a bit more on FD as well, as he is an excellent defender and shot-blocker, as he as recorded at least one block over his last three games, along with two total steals. DFS has been good since being moved into the PF spot instead of the SF due to the injuries to Luka Doncic and Dwight Powell . Finney-Smith has played 38, 31, and 34 minutes over his last three, putting up 35.2, 45.4, and 28.1 FD points as well. He has pulled down at least seven or more rebounds, dished out three or more assists, and scored 12 or more actual in all three as well. Gets a pace-up spot here at home tonight against the Grizzlies.