DraftKings
Reggie Jackson , PG LAC ($4,900)
So we have found out that Paul George is dealing with a sore foot and is currently listed as questionable for tonight, which could open up Jackson’s ceiling. The Clippers have been involved in blowouts in three-of-four games and in the one that was competitive, Jackson played 35 minutes. With Paul George and Patrick Beverley off the floor this year, Jackson is averaging a FP/min, which is elite at this price point.
Aron Baynes , C TOR ($4,200)
For some reason, Baynes has been thrusted into a prominent role for Toronto playing 29+ minutes in two straight games and has actually topped 23 in four straight. He wasn’t good last game, but this game has a 240 total and Brooklyn is not playing ANY defense. None, zilch, zero. Brooklyn ranks 25th against the center spot according to DvP.
Kenrich Williams , SF OKC ($3,500)
I mean, Oklahoma City is literally without everyone. No Shai Gilgeous-Alexander . No Lu Dort. No George Hill . No Theo Maledon. That opens the door for Williams here who already played 20 and 23 minutes the last two games and he put up 19 points, six rebounds and two assists, good for 30.5 DKP in his last game. The match-up doesn’t get ANY better as Minnesota ranks 23rd in DRtg as a team. Williams is going to be thrusted into at least 30 minutes here out of necessity.
FanDuel
Hamidou Diallo , SG OKC ($5,000)
Now that Theo Maledon has been ruled out, OKC has eight active players and only two of them are guards. We saw Diallo do a little bit of everything for the Thunder last time out and if they’re going to stay competitive here, he’s going to have to have a BIG game. That being said, he’ll have to play big minutes regardless because of their lack of depth and amount of players that can actually handle the ball. Diallo is viable in all formats because of that fact.
Cameron Johnson , SF PHX ($4,400)
With Jae Crowder doubtful here, Johnson has a path to 30+ minutes and we know he can knock down shots when given the opportunity. We haven’t seen 30+ fantasy points out of him lately, but it’s in his back pocket in this match-up with Detroit. With Johnson expected to start at PF, Detroit ranks 29th against the position.
Tristan Thompson , PF BOS ($3,800)
The Celtics have moved into a big starting lineup using Tatum at the three, Theis at the four and Thompson at center and it has been a fruitful move for Thompson. He’s poured in at least 13 points and grabbed eight or more rebounds in back-to-back games. He’s not going to play more than 26 minutes, but he can crush his evaluation at this current price tag. He’s an option on DraftKings as well because he can get us the double-double bonus over there.