Welcome back to the Fantasy Alarm NBA DFS Value Vault! It is Monday and we have a nine-game slate in action in the Association tonight! There is quite a bit of value on the slate already, so let’s jump right in!
DRAFTKINGS
1.) T.J. McConnell PG (IND) $5,400 –
McConnell is fresh off a 31.8 DraftKings fantasy point performance last time out against the Hawks where he posted 18 actual points, one board, seven dimes, and a steal. His ability to contribute in multiple categories, while also having double-double potential on any given night with points and assists makes him a very intriguing play most nights, and especially here against the Spurs tonight. T.J. has yet to fail to eclipse at least 20 or more DK fantasy points in his last 15-straight contests played.
2.) Furkan Korkmaz SG/SF (PHI) $4,800 –
If the Sixers weren’t dealing with so many question marks tonight in the injury column, I likely wouldn’t be even looking at Kork. However, they have both Tobias Harris and Seth Curry questionable, and Korkmaz has played really well lately in the heightened role. Over his last four games, Kork has played 31, 18, 23, and 38 minutes while putting up 41.5, 29.5, 22.3, and 36.3 DraftKings fantasy points as a result. Gets a high-octane match up here with the Warriors at home tonight.
3.) Frank Jackson PG/SG (DET) $3,200 –
Here is a nice tournament dart that is basically min-price for tonight’s slate over on DraftKings. Frank Jackson should likely get another mid-20’s playing time stint here tonight with the Pistons missing Cory Smith, Dennis Smith Jr., and Wayne Ellington . Jackson has played 24 and 26 minutes over his last two games and recorded 24.8 and 24.5 DraftKings fantasy points as a result. Gets a more than generous match up here against the Cavaliers at home.
FANDUEL
1.) Aleksej Pokusevski PF (OKC) $4,800 –
Poku returned to the starting line up for last night’s game against the Raptors and had a really nice outing. He scored eight points, to go along with seven boards, five dimes, and SIX blocks, which was good for a whopping 40.9 FanDuel fantasy points on the night in 28 minutes of action. This is the kind of upside we have been seeing with Poku when he is able to take the floor, and we should look to capitalize while his price is still under $5K. His ability to fill the stat-sheet is above average and gets a great game environment tonight against the Wizards.
2.) Daniel Gafford PF (WAS) $4,100 –
Gafford continued his hot-streak of fantasy production again in his last game against the Pistons as he scored eight points and grabbed eight boards, along with four blocks in just 16 minutes of action, which returned a modest 29.6 FanDuel fantasy points. Gafford has now recorded at least 21 or more FanDuel fantasy points in his last five-straight contests. His minutes haven’t exactly been the most, but he is making a huge impact when he does get on the floor.
3.) Killian Hayes PG (DET) $3,900 –
With Hayes getting a rest day on Saturday, he should be looking to return to action for tonight’s game against the Cavaliers. In Hayes’ last outing, he dropped 40.3 FanDuel fantasy points on the Thunder with nine points, four boards, seven dimes, a block and five steals across 26 minutes. As mentioned above, with the Pistons depleted at the guard spot tonight, Hayes should see another 26+ minute outing in a good match up.
Player News
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 28 points (9-of-15 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in a 118-89 win over the Lakers on Thursday.
Gary Trent Jr. provided a boost off the bench with 23 points (6-of-10 FGs, all 3PTs), three rebounds, three assists and two steals against the Lakers on Thursday.
Jimmy Butler recorded a triple-double on Thursday with 16 points (4-of-15 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer against the Raptors.
Quinten Post provided a boost off the bench with 18 points (6-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, one steal, one block and six three-pointers against the Raptors on Thursday.
Immanuel Quickley turned in a strong line on Thursday with 21 points (8-of-17 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, three steals, three three-pointers and five turnovers against the Warriors.
Jakob Poeltl returned to the lineup on Thursday and contributed 18 points (8-of-9 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks against the Warriors