NBA DFS Playbook December 9: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks

Published: Dec 09, 2022
Today's NBA DFS main slate features 10 games with some notable injuries to watch for as we come closer to roster lock which includes Donovan Mitchell, Kristaps Porzingis, Lauri Markkanen, De'Aaron Fox and Mike Conley to name a few. We also have Ben Simmons, Anthony Davis and LeBron James returning to lineups after missing recent games for their respective teams.
Be sure to check out the NBA DFS Injury Report along with the NBA DFS Projections and Lineup Generator when building your lineups today!
Pos (Click to sort ascending) | Player (Click to sort ascending) | Matchup (Click to sort ascending) | DK (Click to sort ascending) | DK Pts (Click to sort ascending) | FD (Click to sort ascending) | FD Pts (Click to sort ascending) |
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PG | Tyrese Haliburton | WAS @ IND Fri 7:00 | 9200 | 50.5 | 9500 | 48.2 |
Dropped nearly 60 FP last game out. He's given us multiple near 60 and 60 FP games this season and this is a matchup against the Wizards where he has that potential. He dropped 50 FP in the most recent meeting between these two teams. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | James Harden | 8900 | 0 | 9300 | 0 | |
Under $9K on DraftKings is a sweet spot for Harden in this spot against the Lakers. We are looking at a high scoring, close matchup here tonight and Harden, as long as Maxey is out of the lineup, has an increased scoring floor and can flirt with triple-double production. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
PG | Darius Garland | SAC @ CLE Fri 7:30 | 8200 | 41.2 | 8300 | 39.4 |
Going to be very popular tonight if Donovan Mitchell gets ruled out and the fact that Mitchell was not seen at the morning shootaround seems to indicate his status is much more up in the air for tonight. Garland dropped 51 points in the one game he played where Mitchell sat this season. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Jordan Clarkson | MIN @ UTA Fri 9:00 | 7300 | 34.3 | 6600 | 31.9 |
Mike Conley is expected back tonight but Clarkson is still the guy we want here in this spot against a Timberwolves team that has really struggled defensively this season, especially against opposing guards. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | D'Angelo Russell | ATL @ BKN Fri 7:30 | 7100 | 0 | 7100 | 0 |
Flip side of that matchup is Russell who I don't think I've even thought about this season but his recent play is lined up with his price tag and this is a good matchup against Utah which tends to lead to high scoring matchups. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PG | Jalen Brunson | NYK @ CHA Fri 7:00 | 6800 | 35.9 | 8000 | 35.4 |
Not playing him on FanDuel but under $7,000 is too cheap for Brunson. He should have a pretty safe floor in this matchup against the Hornets and he has shown a 45-50 FP ceiling this season. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
PG | Chris Paul | 6600 | 0 | 7000 | 0 | |
The Suns have gotten run out of the gym in their last two games against the Mavericks and Celtics. Tonight is another tough game against the Pelicans but this price is too cheap for Paul. I'm not worried about the 24 minutes the other night as none of the starters played the fourth quarter. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PG | Malik Monk | SAC @ CLE Fri 7:30 | 5400 | 38.1 | 5400 | 36.3 |
With De'Aaron Fox out of the lineup along with Terence Davis we have a really nice GPP play with Malik Monk who has flashed legit GPP upside this season when Fox has been off the floor. The matchup against Cleveland is not the greatest but when looking at the mid-tier he is certainly a decent option. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PG | Monté Morris | PHX @ NOP Fri 8:30 | 5300 | 0 | 5500 | 0 |
With Bradley Beal out we get a bit more upside from Morris as the offense is really in his hands as he looks to set up Kuzma and Porzingis. Morris also has a bit more of a scoring ceiling with Beal out of the lineup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Jaylen Nowell | WAS @ IND Fri 7:00 | 4700 | 0 | 5500 | 0 |
He comes off the bench and continues to be a bucket. Again, on FanDuel he is just too expensive but at under $5,000 on DraftKings I am willing to go here because he has 20 actual point potential even while playing 22-25 minutes. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PG | Davion Mitchell | 3200 | 0 | 4000 | 0 | |
Near min-price play here and with De'Aaron Fox and Terence Davis out of the lineup he should see increased minutes if not a move into the starting lineup all together here. Not the best matchup against Cleveland but on a big slate that lacks true min-price value Mitchell is your guy. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Anthony Edwards | MIN @ UTA Fri 9:00 | 9000 | 39.1 | 8800 | 38.1 |
17 steals over the last three games seems like a number that is tough to sustain but Edwards is also scoring 25-to-30 points while piling on rebounds and assists. For him to really hit his ceiling he needs to keep bringing the defense but he is running really good right now. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Terry Rozier | 8000 | 0 | 7800 | 0 | |
Lock him in for 20+ shot attempts with some rebounds, assists and steals. If he shoots a good percentage then you see him go for 40-45 FP like he has in three of the last four games. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
SG | Buddy Hield | 6000 | 0 | 6100 | 0 | |
Good price and good matchup. Haliburton is running good and Hield is benefiting from it right now. As long as he stays on this $6,000 line we have some upside. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Malik Beasley | DET @ MEM Fri 8:00 | 5200 | 0 | 5000 | 0 |
Collin Sexton being out of the lineup should secure some minutes here for Beasley off the bench even with Mike Conley coming back. We are also still waiting on news for Lauri Markkanen who was ruled out last game. Mini-revenge game narrative here as well with Beasley being part of the Gobert trade. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Tim Hardaway | DET @ MEM Fri 8:00 | 5100 | 0 | 5700 | 0 |
I mean…wow. Hardaway is having one of the best shooting stretches of his career right now and maybe we shouldn't be too shocked given how teams are forced to defend and collapse on Luka Doncic. Hardaway has gone for at least 22 actual points in four of the last five games but he is also chipping in his some rebounds, assists and defensive stats to help his ceiling. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Caris LeVert | ATL @ BKN Fri 7:30 | 4400 | 0 | 5000 | 0 |
IF Mitchell gets ruled out you will see a lot of eyes go towards LeVert here tonight. In that game that Mitchell sat and Garland went for 51 points we saw LeVert finish with 13-5-5-1. Not numbers that will blow you out of the water but we know his upside and at his price tag he more than pays off the cost. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Corey Kispert | WAS @ IND Fri 7:00 | 4500 | 21.3 | 3900 | 20.6 |
Kispert gets the minutes with Beal out of the lineup. He is a three-point shooter that can rebound the ball a little bit. He may have an even higher scoring ceiling if Porzingis does not play tonight. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Bogdan Bogdanović | 4100 | 0 | 4400 | 0 | |
Dejounte Murray has already been ruled out. There is a good shot that Bogdan starts tonight for the Hawks and sees a season high in minutes. He has taken 20 three-point attempts over the past two games. He went 0-for-10 the other night. You are playing him because of the minutes and the price tag. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Kelly Oubre | LAL @ PHI Fri 7:30 | 6900 | 0 | 7800 | 0 |
Like Rozier he is going to shoot a ton. Most of the Hornets offense runs through Rozier and Oubre and he can provide some rebounds and defense. It all depends on whether or not he can actually hit his shots. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SF | Khris Middleton | WAS @ IND Fri 7:00 | 6500 | 0 | 6900 | 0 |
I really really like this price tag. Middleton is worth about $1,000 when playing 35 minutes and he continues to see his minutes increase. Dallas is a tough matchup but I'm betting on the player here and the value. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
SF | Trey Murphy | PHX @ NOP Fri 8:30 | 6000 | 28.8 | 6000 | 28.6 |
Price keeps going up but as long as Brandon Ingram is ruled out it is very hard to ignore the offensive output we've seen from Murphy over the past few weeks. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SF | RJ Barrett | TOR @ ORL Fri 7:00 | 5900 | 0 | 6400 | 0 |
Under $6,000 feels too cheap. I understand the play has been really hit or miss but in tournaments and game stacks I don't mind taking the shot on Barrett tonight on DraftKings. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SF | Jalen McDaniels | WAS @ IND Fri 7:00 | 5100 | 0 | 5400 | 0 |
Flip side of the Barrett matchup will be Jalen McDaniels. With Hayward and Ball out of the lineup we see McDaniels playing 35 minutes and giving us 30 fantasy points. McDaniels has scored at least 28 FP in each of the last four games where he played 30 minutes. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL @ DAL Fri 10:00 | 12300 | 57.3 | 11700 | 54.9 |
Expensive but I won't ever tell you not to play Giannis, much like you can play Luka Doncic tonight as well but just understand the price and what is needed for them to pay off the tag. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | LeBron James | LAL @ PHI Fri 7:30 | 10400 | 47.4 | 10400 | 45.9 |
Really like LeBron tonight against the 76ers maybe even more than Anthony Davis and that is with Davis putting up MVP level production. The fact that Davis will be banging around with Joel Embiid tonight makes me think James has the easier spot and he hasn't really missed a step since returning to the lineup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Pascal Siakam | WAS @ IND Fri 7:00 | 10000 | 0 | 10000 | 0 |
Power forward is stacked tonight. Siakam has been a stud, averaging 47.5 FP over the past six games with near triple-double production. The matchup against the Magic is a good one but there is also blowout potential as Orlando has been hit or miss this season with their competitiveness. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Zion Williamson | PHX @ NOP Fri 8:30 | 9600 | 43.6 | 9800 | 43.6 |
With Ingram out of the lineup he continues to smash, giving us not only points but rebounds, assists, blocks and steals as well. Zion is averaging 55 FP over the past five games. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Kyle Kuzma | MIL @ DAL Fri 10:00 | 8100 | 0 | 7500 | 0 |
He got off to a good start the other night but had a bad second half. With Beal out the usage rate goes up and I'm more than willing to run it back with Kuzma who has double-double potential in this matchup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Julius Randle | MIN @ UTA Fri 9:00 | 7900 | 0 | 8200 | 0 |
I never play Randle when he pops. This is a matchup against the Hornets where on paper he looks good and the price point being where it is also is appealing but in the team's first meeting against Charlotte he failed to delver. He is a GPP only play for me tonight. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PF | Jaren Jackson | DET @ MEM Fri 8:00 | 7100 | 34.2 | 7700 | 36 |
Steven Adams is questionable to play. If Adams is out the value of Jackson increases as he is likely to grab more rebounds. He is still an elite producer of defensive stats and he will score in the double-figures as well. We've been targeting the Pistons front court of late so no reason to stop now. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PF | P.J. Washington | MIL @ DAL Fri 10:00 | 5800 | 0 | 5900 | 0 |
Another guy I just don't get right. He checks all the boxes when it comes to his upside as he can score, rebound and give you blocks and steals. The issue is that he rarely puts together a complete game. The price is very appealing and he is averaging 32 FP over the past five games. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Joel Embiid | LAL @ PHI Fri 7:30 | 11500 | 54.6 | 11600 | 54.3 |
Embiid vs Davis is going to be a fun one to watch tonight. Both have had monster games lately with Embiid going for 100 FP. Davis plays with a lot more finesse and maybe that wears on Embiid tonight but when it comes to the physicality that is all on Embiid and we know Davis can be soft at times. Both are in play but I lean JoJo. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Anthony Davis | MIL @ DAL Fri 10:00 | 11100 | 0 | 12200 | 0 |
Now, though I like Embiid a bit more here, I can't just go and ignore the fact that Davis just had a 55 point, 17 rebound game prior to his disaster against the Cavs where he played just eight minutes due to flue like symptoms. I worry about Embiid a bit here because he is physical and tends to draw a lot of fouls on opposing bigs but Davis is playing at an MVP level. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Kristaps Porziņģis | 9400 | 0 | 9200 | 0 | |
Porzingis is good to go tonight and that means he is in a really good spot here against the Pacers. Porzingis is averagign 53 FP over the past five games and some of that is with Beal in the lineup. He, like Kuzma, gets a usage bump when Beal is off the floor. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Rudy Gobert | MIN @ UTA Fri 9:00 | 7200 | 34.2 | 7400 | 33.4 |
Revenge game narrative here. Gobert up against Kelly Olynyk or rookie Walker Kessler is a big mismatch on the glass and in the paint. Kessler is a big shot blocker but fouls are also an issue for him and Olynyk gives up a lot of size. I enjoyed Gobert when he was under $7,000 but this is still a decent price. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
C | Myles Turner | WAS @ IND Fri 7:00 | 6900 | 41.4 | 7800 | 42.4 |
Total deference to our guy Kyle Williams in discord this morning with the stats on Turner in this matchup against Washington. We know his GPP upside as we've gotten 50 FP from him already this year. He can block shots and score and if the rebound potential is there as well I don't mind the GPP play. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Jarrett Allen | SAC @ CLE Fri 7:30 | 6600 | 33.5 | 6900 | 32.5 |
Allen re-entered the lineup for the Cavs the other day and picked up right where he left off, going for a double-double against the Lakers. Now, Anthony Davis being out made his matchup much easier but Sabonis is a spot where Allen can still dominate inside in my opinion and the price point is nice. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Mason Plumlee | PHX @ NOP Fri 8:30 | 5700 | 0 | 5500 | 0 |
Steady as a rock this season for the Hornets. They aren't playing around with his playing time this season because they don't have Hayward or Bridges in their rotation. Plumlee will give you double-digit rebounds, flirt with double-digit points but also give you a handful of assists s well. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Kelly Olynyk | PHX @ NOP Fri 8:30 | 5900 | 0 | 6300 | 0 |
Always in play in tournaments because he can knock down six three-pointers on any given night. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Mitchell Robinson | NYK @ CHA Fri 7:00 | 5000 | 26.6 | 5800 | 28.6 |
Centers against the Hornets has been one of our favorite plays for years. Mitchell Robinson has elite shot blocking upside and we saw him have a ceiling game against the Bucks just a few games ago where he scored 15 points and pulled down 20 rebounds. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Walker Kessler | MIN @ UTA Fri 9:00 | 4200 | 30.1 | 5300 | 32.6 |
With Lauri Markkanen ruled out tonight we should see Kessler in a spot to be in the starting lineup. This is a tough matchup for him assuming he gets paired next to Rudy Gobert but the shot blocking and rebounding potential is there. Game Type: GPP |
9200 , 50.5 | 50.5 | 9500 , 48.2 | 48.2 | |||
Dropped nearly 60 FP last game out. He's given us multiple near 60 and 60 FP games this season and this is a matchup against the Wizards where he has that potential. He dropped 50 FP in the most recent meeting between these two teams. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
James Harden, PG | 8900 , 0 | 0 | 9300 , 0 | 0 | ||
Under $9K on DraftKings is a sweet spot for Harden in this spot against the Lakers. We are looking at a high scoring, close matchup here tonight and Harden, as long as Maxey is out of the lineup, has an increased scoring floor and can flirt with triple-double production. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
Darius Garland, PG | 8200 , 41.2 | 41.2 | 8300 , 39.4 | 39.4 | ||
Going to be very popular tonight if Donovan Mitchell gets ruled out and the fact that Mitchell was not seen at the morning shootaround seems to indicate his status is much more up in the air for tonight. Garland dropped 51 points in the one game he played where Mitchell sat this season. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jordan Clarkson, PG | 7300 , 34.3 | 34.3 | 6600 , 31.9 | 31.9 | ||
Mike Conley is expected back tonight but Clarkson is still the guy we want here in this spot against a Timberwolves team that has really struggled defensively this season, especially against opposing guards. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
D'Angelo Russell, PG | 7100 , 0 | 0 | 7100 , 0 | 0 | ||
Flip side of that matchup is Russell who I don't think I've even thought about this season but his recent play is lined up with his price tag and this is a good matchup against Utah which tends to lead to high scoring matchups. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Jalen Brunson, PG | 6800 , 35.9 | 35.9 | 8000 , 35.4 | 35.4 | ||
Not playing him on FanDuel but under $7,000 is too cheap for Brunson. He should have a pretty safe floor in this matchup against the Hornets and he has shown a 45-50 FP ceiling this season. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
Chris Paul, PG | 6600 , 0 | 0 | 7000 , 0 | 0 | ||
The Suns have gotten run out of the gym in their last two games against the Mavericks and Celtics. Tonight is another tough game against the Pelicans but this price is too cheap for Paul. I'm not worried about the 24 minutes the other night as none of the starters played the fourth quarter. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Malik Monk, PG | 5400 , 38.1 | 38.1 | 5400 , 36.3 | 36.3 | ||
With De'Aaron Fox out of the lineup along with Terence Davis we have a really nice GPP play with Malik Monk who has flashed legit GPP upside this season when Fox has been off the floor. The matchup against Cleveland is not the greatest but when looking at the mid-tier he is certainly a decent option. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Monté Morris, PG | 5300 , 0 | 0 | 5500 , 0 | 0 | ||
With Bradley Beal out we get a bit more upside from Morris as the offense is really in his hands as he looks to set up Kuzma and Porzingis. Morris also has a bit more of a scoring ceiling with Beal out of the lineup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jaylen Nowell, PG | 4700 , 0 | 0 | 5500 , 0 | 0 | ||
He comes off the bench and continues to be a bucket. Again, on FanDuel he is just too expensive but at under $5,000 on DraftKings I am willing to go here because he has 20 actual point potential even while playing 22-25 minutes. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Davion Mitchell, PG | 3200 , 0 | 0 | 4000 , 0 | 0 | ||
Near min-price play here and with De'Aaron Fox and Terence Davis out of the lineup he should see increased minutes if not a move into the starting lineup all together here. Not the best matchup against Cleveland but on a big slate that lacks true min-price value Mitchell is your guy. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Anthony Edwards, SG | 9000 , 39.1 | 39.1 | 8800 , 38.1 | 38.1 | ||
17 steals over the last three games seems like a number that is tough to sustain but Edwards is also scoring 25-to-30 points while piling on rebounds and assists. For him to really hit his ceiling he needs to keep bringing the defense but he is running really good right now. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Terry Rozier, SG | 8000 , 0 | 0 | 7800 , 0 | 0 | ||
Lock him in for 20+ shot attempts with some rebounds, assists and steals. If he shoots a good percentage then you see him go for 40-45 FP like he has in three of the last four games. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
Buddy Hield, SG | 6000 , 0 | 0 | 6100 , 0 | 0 | ||
Good price and good matchup. Haliburton is running good and Hield is benefiting from it right now. As long as he stays on this $6,000 line we have some upside. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Malik Beasley, SG | 5200 , 0 | 0 | 5000 , 0 | 0 | ||
Collin Sexton being out of the lineup should secure some minutes here for Beasley off the bench even with Mike Conley coming back. We are also still waiting on news for Lauri Markkanen who was ruled out last game. Mini-revenge game narrative here as well with Beasley being part of the Gobert trade. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Tim Hardaway, SG | 5100 , 0 | 0 | 5700 , 0 | 0 | ||
I mean…wow. Hardaway is having one of the best shooting stretches of his career right now and maybe we shouldn't be too shocked given how teams are forced to defend and collapse on Luka Doncic. Hardaway has gone for at least 22 actual points in four of the last five games but he is also chipping in his some rebounds, assists and defensive stats to help his ceiling. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Caris LeVert, SG | 4400 , 0 | 0 | 5000 , 0 | 0 | ||
IF Mitchell gets ruled out you will see a lot of eyes go towards LeVert here tonight. In that game that Mitchell sat and Garland went for 51 points we saw LeVert finish with 13-5-5-1. Not numbers that will blow you out of the water but we know his upside and at his price tag he more than pays off the cost. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Corey Kispert, SG | 4500 , 21.3 | 21.3 | 3900 , 20.6 | 20.6 | ||
Kispert gets the minutes with Beal out of the lineup. He is a three-point shooter that can rebound the ball a little bit. He may have an even higher scoring ceiling if Porzingis does not play tonight. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
4100 , 0 | 0 | 4400 , 0 | 0 | |||
Dejounte Murray has already been ruled out. There is a good shot that Bogdan starts tonight for the Hawks and sees a season high in minutes. He has taken 20 three-point attempts over the past two games. He went 0-for-10 the other night. You are playing him because of the minutes and the price tag. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kelly Oubre, SF | 6900 , 0 | 0 | 7800 , 0 | 0 | ||
Like Rozier he is going to shoot a ton. Most of the Hornets offense runs through Rozier and Oubre and he can provide some rebounds and defense. It all depends on whether or not he can actually hit his shots. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Khris Middleton, SF | 6500 , 0 | 0 | 6900 , 0 | 0 | ||
I really really like this price tag. Middleton is worth about $1,000 when playing 35 minutes and he continues to see his minutes increase. Dallas is a tough matchup but I'm betting on the player here and the value. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
Trey Murphy, SF | 6000 , 28.8 | 28.8 | 6000 , 28.6 | 28.6 | ||
Price keeps going up but as long as Brandon Ingram is ruled out it is very hard to ignore the offensive output we've seen from Murphy over the past few weeks. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
RJ Barrett, SF | 5900 , 0 | 0 | 6400 , 0 | 0 | ||
Under $6,000 feels too cheap. I understand the play has been really hit or miss but in tournaments and game stacks I don't mind taking the shot on Barrett tonight on DraftKings. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Jalen McDaniels, SF | 5100 , 0 | 0 | 5400 , 0 | 0 | ||
Flip side of the Barrett matchup will be Jalen McDaniels. With Hayward and Ball out of the lineup we see McDaniels playing 35 minutes and giving us 30 fantasy points. McDaniels has scored at least 28 FP in each of the last four games where he played 30 minutes. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
12300 , 57.3 | 57.3 | 11700 , 54.9 | 54.9 | |||
Expensive but I won't ever tell you not to play Giannis, much like you can play Luka Doncic tonight as well but just understand the price and what is needed for them to pay off the tag. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
LeBron James, PF | 10400 , 47.4 | 47.4 | 10400 , 45.9 | 45.9 | ||
Really like LeBron tonight against the 76ers maybe even more than Anthony Davis and that is with Davis putting up MVP level production. The fact that Davis will be banging around with Joel Embiid tonight makes me think James has the easier spot and he hasn't really missed a step since returning to the lineup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Pascal Siakam, PF | 10000 , 0 | 0 | 10000 , 0 | 0 | ||
Power forward is stacked tonight. Siakam has been a stud, averaging 47.5 FP over the past six games with near triple-double production. The matchup against the Magic is a good one but there is also blowout potential as Orlando has been hit or miss this season with their competitiveness. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Zion Williamson, PF | 9600 , 43.6 | 43.6 | 9800 , 43.6 | 43.6 | ||
With Ingram out of the lineup he continues to smash, giving us not only points but rebounds, assists, blocks and steals as well. Zion is averaging 55 FP over the past five games. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kyle Kuzma, PF | 8100 , 0 | 0 | 7500 , 0 | 0 | ||
He got off to a good start the other night but had a bad second half. With Beal out the usage rate goes up and I'm more than willing to run it back with Kuzma who has double-double potential in this matchup. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Julius Randle, PF | 7900 , 0 | 0 | 8200 , 0 | 0 | ||
I never play Randle when he pops. This is a matchup against the Hornets where on paper he looks good and the price point being where it is also is appealing but in the team's first meeting against Charlotte he failed to delver. He is a GPP only play for me tonight. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Jaren Jackson, PF | 7100 , 34.2 | 34.2 | 7700 , 36 | 36 | ||
Steven Adams is questionable to play. If Adams is out the value of Jackson increases as he is likely to grab more rebounds. He is still an elite producer of defensive stats and he will score in the double-figures as well. We've been targeting the Pistons front court of late so no reason to stop now. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
P.J. Washington, PF | 5800 , 0 | 0 | 5900 , 0 | 0 | ||
Another guy I just don't get right. He checks all the boxes when it comes to his upside as he can score, rebound and give you blocks and steals. The issue is that he rarely puts together a complete game. The price is very appealing and he is averaging 32 FP over the past five games. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Joel Embiid, C | 11500 , 54.6 | 54.6 | 11600 , 54.3 | 54.3 | ||
Embiid vs Davis is going to be a fun one to watch tonight. Both have had monster games lately with Embiid going for 100 FP. Davis plays with a lot more finesse and maybe that wears on Embiid tonight but when it comes to the physicality that is all on Embiid and we know Davis can be soft at times. Both are in play but I lean JoJo. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
11100 , 0 | 0 | 12200 , 0 | 0 | |||
Now, though I like Embiid a bit more here, I can't just go and ignore the fact that Davis just had a 55 point, 17 rebound game prior to his disaster against the Cavs where he played just eight minutes due to flue like symptoms. I worry about Embiid a bit here because he is physical and tends to draw a lot of fouls on opposing bigs but Davis is playing at an MVP level. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
9400 , 0 | 0 | 9200 , 0 | 0 | |||
Porzingis is good to go tonight and that means he is in a really good spot here against the Pacers. Porzingis is averagign 53 FP over the past five games and some of that is with Beal in the lineup. He, like Kuzma, gets a usage bump when Beal is off the floor. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Rudy Gobert, C | 7200 , 34.2 | 34.2 | 7400 , 33.4 | 33.4 | ||
Revenge game narrative here. Gobert up against Kelly Olynyk or rookie Walker Kessler is a big mismatch on the glass and in the paint. Kessler is a big shot blocker but fouls are also an issue for him and Olynyk gives up a lot of size. I enjoyed Gobert when he was under $7,000 but this is still a decent price. Game Type: CASH | ||||||
Myles Turner, C | 6900 , 41.4 | 41.4 | 7800 , 42.4 | 42.4 | ||
Total deference to our guy Kyle Williams in discord this morning with the stats on Turner in this matchup against Washington. We know his GPP upside as we've gotten 50 FP from him already this year. He can block shots and score and if the rebound potential is there as well I don't mind the GPP play. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
6600 , 33.5 | 33.5 | 6900 , 32.5 | 32.5 | |||
Allen re-entered the lineup for the Cavs the other day and picked up right where he left off, going for a double-double against the Lakers. Now, Anthony Davis being out made his matchup much easier but Sabonis is a spot where Allen can still dominate inside in my opinion and the price point is nice. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
5700 , 0 | 0 | 5500 , 0 | 0 | |||
Steady as a rock this season for the Hornets. They aren't playing around with his playing time this season because they don't have Hayward or Bridges in their rotation. Plumlee will give you double-digit rebounds, flirt with double-digit points but also give you a handful of assists s well. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kelly Olynyk, C | 5900 , 0 | 0 | 6300 , 0 | 0 | ||
Always in play in tournaments because he can knock down six three-pointers on any given night. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
5000 , 26.6 | 26.6 | 5800 , 28.6 | 28.6 | |||
Centers against the Hornets has been one of our favorite plays for years. Mitchell Robinson has elite shot blocking upside and we saw him have a ceiling game against the Bucks just a few games ago where he scored 15 points and pulled down 20 rebounds. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
4200 , 30.1 | 30.1 | 5300 , 32.6 | 32.6 | |||
With Lauri Markkanen ruled out tonight we should see Kessler in a spot to be in the starting lineup. This is a tough matchup for him assuming he gets paired next to Rudy Gobert but the shot blocking and rebounding potential is there. Game Type: GPP |