NBA DFS Picks, Projections, Lineups, Injuries & More Today: Monday Playbook

I think if spending up at PG, the field will flock to LaMelo Ball but Cade Cunningham is a great tournament pivot. Without Jadey Ivey he's at 1.47 FP/min and has a 35% USG (+2%). Cleveland is struggling a bit right now and despite being big favorites, this game has a 235 implied point total.

This is an elite spot. Will it stay close enough to get 40 minutes out of Irving is the question. Without Doncic, Marshall, and Lively, Irving has a 28.6% USG and averages 1.14 FP/min. Irving has a massive ceiling when he's scoring.

It hasn't been very good in terms of results lately and because of that, the price is dropping. That's a mistake when he gets it going because he can be an elite scorer. Brooklyn's 26th in DRtg and despite his struggles, he's still posted a 29% USG and 1.2 FP/min this year.

It's no surprise to see Giddey's ownership in a 247.5 implied total and no Coby White. He's a triple-double threat nightly and without White, he's averaged 1.13 FP/min. This game features a ton of points, two top-10 paced teams, and average defense at best.

So, this price is criminal for how good Jordan Poole has been. Without Malcolm Brogdon this year, Poole's averaging 1.22 FP/min and 29.4% USG. This is a two top-10 paced game, we just need Washington need it close.

Zach LaVine is a great GPP play. He has a 29.3% USG and 1.14 FP/min this year without Coby White. This game is up to 248 implied points.

With Trae Young and Jalen Johnson out, Dyson Daniels gets a +9.1% USG bump up to 27.1% USG along with 1.3 FP/min. He just needs to stay out of foul trouble because he's guarding Anthony Edwards for 40 minutes.

Solid usage rate at 23%. Solid FP/min at 1.06. Elite upside, elite matchup. I like the price and I love the game.

There's really nothing to dislike about Malik Monk if you think this game can stay competitive enough. Monk's ability to do a little of everything is great. He's notched a 23.7% USG and 1.1 FP/min this year.

Max Strus looks pretty back. The shot volume wasn't great, but how can it be with who he's playing alongside. He did make shots and played a season-high 35 minutes. With Dean Wade, Caris LeVert, and Isaac Okoro out, Strus' minutes should be secure.

This matchup is great and nobody is playing anyone on Toronto. A sub-10% Scottie Barnes has a 27% USG and averages 1.29 FP/min this year without Immanuel Quickley. The Pelicans are 28th in DRtg.

Minutes? Great. Production? Great. Game environment? Really great. Hart is always live for a triple-double.

Barrett hasn't been great lately, but the spot is truly great. RJB has a 29% USG and 1.27 FP/min without Immanuel Quickley this year. Again, the Pelicans are 28th in DRtg.

The Wizards implemented George into the starting lineup last game and he played 30 minutes. He's now played 30 in two of three games. He's not a high usage player, but a solid value. Also, we'll see if we're pivoting to Chris Boucher depending on who's in/out in their center room.

Guys. Zion this year sans Ingram, Payton, and Jones? 38% USG & 1.75 FP/min. If the minutes continue to trend upwards, boy oh boy.

Only once since January 10th (his first game back) has Paolo Banchero has had less than a 30% USG rate. He had a 33% USG and saw his minutes ramped up to 40 (!!!!!!!). Elite GPP play if we're going to get 40 minutes out of a guy with a massive USG rate sub-9K.

Always a guy you can play in tournaments as he continues to handle the ball more with Donte DiVincenzo off the floor.

With who's out for Dallas, PJW has the highest usage bump on the team at 3% up to 22.1% while averaging 1.04 FP/min. The minutes have been elite and so is the matchup.

I'm confused why his price is going the opposite way on DK. No idea. He's too cheap and there's good value today. Check and mate.

Elite pivot off of Nikola Jokic if you can't afford him at 12K (which you can but anyways.)

Gafford leads the team without Lively, Doncic, Kleber, and Marshall OUT in FP/min at 1.28. Anytime he's been extended he smashes. 

The price is going up but man, he's been great. He has 46 DKP in back-to-back games. 40+ DKP in five of seven games. Rudy Gobert is obviously very good on defense, but OO in the starting lineup is a different beast.

Alex Sarr has been quite good lately and the USG is up right now posting a 20% or better mark in four straight and six of seven. The minutes and FP/min are great lately posting 29 FP or more in six of seven. Yet the price is just 5.4K.

We saw Aaron Gordon up to 25 minutes last game. The most since he left with his calf injury for the second time this season. He also had a 22.3% USG and that could continue to be elevated if he comes off the bench.

FD ONLY - No Bobby Portis no problem. 38% USG and 1.7 FP/min. Elite matchup too, by the way.

FD ONLY - Lillard is casually coming off back-to-back triple-doubles and now faces an awful Utah defense. Lillard sits with a 27% USG and 1.2 FP/min without Bobby Portis this year.

FD ONLY - James Harden is in a GREAT spot and in GREAT form and has not been impacted by Kawhi Leonard at ALL. He's coming off a 40-piece with Leonard.

FD ONLY - Without Bobby Portis last game we saw BroLo extended for 40 minutes and the minutes have been trendy lately to begin with.

FD ONLY - Without Walker Kessler and John Collins, we should see Drew Eubanks enter the starting lineup. Without those players, he's a 1.03 FP/min player.