NBA DFS Playbook January 6: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks
Published: Jan 06, 2023
On Friday, January 6th, we have an 11-game NBA DFS main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. The slate features names like James Harden, LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Be sure to check out our NBA DFS projections, powered by FanJections, NBA DFS Lineup Generator, and all of the rest of our NBA DFS content and tools! Let's break down James' top plays of the day for DraftKings and FanDuel!
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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 | James Harden | LAC @ MIN Fri 9:00 | 10100 | 0 | 10200 | 0 |
Look, Harden was definitely slightly disappointing last time out. That said, he gave us 50 FP and is once again without Joel Embiid in this spot. Without Embiid this year, Harden has a 33.7% USG and averages 1.5 FP/min. Elite numbers in a spot against the 19th-ranked defense in the league.Look, Harden was definitely slightly disappointing last time out. That said, he gave us 50 FP and is once again without Joel Embiid in this spot. Without Embiid this year, Harden has a 33.7% USG and averages 1.5 FP/min. Elite numbers in a spot against the 19th-ranked defense in the league. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | LaMelo Ball | CHA @ MIL Fri 8:00 | 9900 | 51.8 | 9600 | 49.3 |
This game has a 10.5 spread and if it stays competitive, it’s likely because Ball is keeping them in it. Even if he’s not, however, he’s going to play 35 minutes because that’s what Charlotte does. They just play their guys. Ball has 50+ FP in four straight games and has accomplished it in eight of nine overall. He just puts up numbers and when he does put up the triple-double, he has 60+ in his bag. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PG | Trae Young | ATL @ LAL Fri 10:30 | 9400 | 51.3 | 9500 | 47.3 |
I understand why people would get to Young tonight. I haven’t gotten to him much lately, but the price tag is lower than it has been all year long and this game total has been bet up to 242.5. Young just flashed 60+ FP upside, too. With Clint Capela sidelined this year, Young sees a +1.3% USG bump to 34.5% and averages 1.34 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Tyrese Haliburton | POR @ IND Fri 7:00 | 9000 | 48.3 | 9700 | 45.9 |
Another guy we haven’t seen this cheap in a WHILE despite putting up 50+ FP in three of four games. When Haliburton puts the scoring & passing stats together, he has 60 FP upside and everyone around him is making shots, it’s hard not to think he won’t continue to be really good in the passing department. This game environment is elite and so is his individual match-up against Damian Lillard. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Kyrie Irving | 8700 | 0 | 8900 | 0 | |
As I keep saying slate after slate, safe as it gets. 40+ FP nightly and with his ability to take games over, he has 40 actual point upside every time he steps on the floor. Whatever format ya want. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PG | Darius Garland | CLE @ DEN Fri 9:00 | 8000 | 43.9 | 8000 | 42.1 |
With Donovan Mitchell ruled out, all eyes are on Garland. He’s listed as questionable, but we’ll see if he can play as he deals with a thumb sprain. Garland, without Mitchell this year, has a 30.3% USG (+3.2% USG bump) and averages 1.23 FP/min. Elite numbers and Denver has not been elite defensively this year. They rank 21st in DvP against point-guards this year. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Tyrese Maxey | CHI @ PHI Fri 7:00 | 7000 | 36.1 | 7100 | 34.7 |
Not only did we get an increase in minutes from Maxey, he played 36 of them. That’s just any ordinary minutes bump. He’s in line to play massive minutes moving forward and without Joel Embiid, play a massive role. Maxey sees a +2.4% USG bump to 29.7% without Embiid while averaging 1.06 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Tre Jones | DET @ SAS Fri 8:00 | 5700 | 34.6 | 6100 | 34.6 |
This is a fantastic match-up for both teams as they’re 29th and 30th in DRtg. For Jones, he’s taking the floor without Devin Vassell tonight and that’s good news. He averages 1.04 FP/min and has a 21.7% USG. He could see even more time tonight if Josh Richardson sits out, so that’s on the table as well. Detroit allows the most FP/game on this slate to opposing point-guards. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PG | Killian Hayes | BKN @ NOP Fri 7:30 | 5500 | 0 | 6000 | 0 |
Insert everything I just said about Tre Jones for Killian Hayes. Hayes may even have a bit more upside, especially when his shot is falling. His price hasn’t been this low in a while and he’s put up 33+ DKP in the last three games he’s completed. Without Cunningham and Bagley this year, Hayes has a 21.4% USG and averages .98 FP/min. ELITE match-up as the Spurs rank 26th in DvP vs. PG. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PG | Victor Oladipo | 4700 | 0 | 5300 | 0 | |
The match-up in this game is gross. The total is gross, and the pace it’ll be played at. Gross, gross, gross. That said, Oladipo’s price continues to dip despite playing 30+ minutes a night seemingly. He’s also averaged 27.7 FP/game over his last five. The Heat just casually have an All-star caliber playing healthy and coming off their bench. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Anthony Edwards | LAC @ MIN Fri 9:00 | 9100 | 45.4 | 8800 | 44.3 |
Edwards continues to play a boatload of minutes and be a great fantasy producer. He’s popped for 58 DKP just a few games ago and has 42+ DKP in seven straight games. Edwards has a 30.4% USG rate and a 1.27 FP/min without Karl-Anthony Towns this year. Edwards is an interesting GPP option. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Zach LaVine | CHI @ PHI Fri 7:00 | 7300 | 36 | 7400 | 34.3 |
Love the price point. LaVine has been very inconsistent lately but he flashed 60 DKP just the other game. Embiid is not protecting the rim against LaVine who’s going to slash to the rim constantly. LaVine has a 27.6% USG rate along with a 1.05 FP/min this season and is a fantastic price. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Buddy Hield | 6200 | 0 | 6700 | 0 | |
Over the last five games, Buddy Hield has been awesome. He’s put up 33+ DKP in all five, 39+ in three of five, and 53 DKP just last time out. Hield has made 4+ threes in seven straight games and has 18+ points in five straight. Over the last two weeks, Hield has a 21.3% USG rate and averages 1.17 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Gary Trent | CHA @ MIL Fri 8:00 | 5800 | 0 | 7100 | 0 |
Trent has absolutely balled out lately, scoring 20+ points in five straight games and has 32+ DKP in four straight games. Trent, over the last two weeks, has a 23.1% USG rate and has a 1.06 FP/min average. Riding the hot hands applies directly to Trent, especially in tournaments. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SG | Caris LeVert | CLE @ DEN Fri 9:00 | 5800 | 30.7 | 6600 | 29.6 |
Without Donovan Mitchell on the floor this year, LeVert has a 22.9% USG rate and averages .95 FP/min. If Darius Garland is sitting, LeVert has a 23.7% USG and averages 1.15 FP/min. He put up 39 DKP last time out and has done so in two of three games. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Alec Burks | MIA @ PHX Fri 10:00 | 5000 | 0 | 5800 | 0 |
The leader of FP/min without Cade Cunningham and Marvin Bagley this year is 1.14 FP/min along with a 24.4% USG rate. Burks averages 32.5 DKP/game over his last six games and has one of the best match-ups on the board. The Spurs are 24th in DvP against the shooting guard position. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Landry Shamet | NYK @ TOR Fri 7:30 | 4500 | 0 | 5500 | 0 |
Shamet has been quite good lately and the Suns have needed it because Devin Booker, Cameron Johnson, and Cameron Payne are all out. Shamet has seen upwards of 36 minutes in two of his last three games. He’s scored 25+ DKP in five of his last six games and has scored 31+ points twice over that span. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SF | LeBron James | ATL @ LAL Fri 10:30 | 10700 | 55 | 11200 | 53.4 |
This game is the best game environment on the board. James has a 35% USG and averages 1.56 FP/min without Anthony Davis this year. James has averaged 58.8 DKP/game over his last four games and scored 67.8 DKP last time out. The total of the game is 242 and LBJ scored 47 points and 76 DKP against the Hawks just a couple of games ago. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Kevin Durant | MIA @ PHX Fri 10:00 | 10000 | 0 | 10600 | 0 |
Durant has been quite good lately, averaging 53 DKP/game over his last five outings. Durant scored 44 points and 63.5 DKP last time out too. Not going to tell you to avoid Durant at all, but prefer a couple of other spend-ups. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Keldon Johnson | DET @ SAS Fri 8:00 | 6800 | 35.9 | 6800 | 34 |
It’s hard to predict when Keldon Johnson is going to be good peripherally because the scoring has been pretty consistent. He’s scored 22+ points in four straight, 26+ in three of four, and now no Devin Vassell. Without Vassell, Johnson has a 31.5% USG rate and averages 1.12 FP/min this year. It’s a great spot, too. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SF | Tobias Harris | DET @ SAS Fri 8:00 | 6600 | 0 | 6600 | 0 |
Without Joel Embiid last time out, we saw Harris look really sharp and fill in the gaps in places Embiid left. He notched a double-double and put up nearly 40 DKP at low ownership. Without Embiid on the floor this year, Harris has a 23.9% USG and averages 1.06 FP/min this year. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | De'Andre Hunter | ATL @ LAL Fri 10:30 | 4900 | 25.1 | 5900 | 24.2 |
Hunter’s been pretty good lately as he’s put up 34+ DKP in two straight and 27+ in four of his last five games. Hunter faces a Lakers defense ranking 25th in DvP against small forwards. He’s been pretty good on the glass and Clint Capela is going to miss another game on Friday. Elite game environment. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SF | Saddiq Bey | WAS @ OKC Fri 8:00 | 4300 | 0 | 5600 | 0 |
I really like the price on Bey and with Marvin Bagley out, Bey’s minutes should be on the rise again. He played 28 minutes last game, and 35 and 26 in the two prior without Marvin Bagley. Without Bagely and Cunningham on the floor this year, Bey has a 21.4% USG and averages .89 FP/min. It’s a top-10 match-up at SF and PF, both spots Bey plays. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo | CHA @ MIL Fri 8:00 | 12000 | 65.2 | 12000 | 62.3 |
Giannis has been putting up video game-esque numbers. He has put up 72+ DKP in four straight and 80+ in three of four. Charlotte is as good a match-up as it gets and if this game does stay competitive, boy oh boy, Antetokounmpo could put up 100 FP. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Julius Randle | LAC @ MIN Fri 9:00 | 10600 | 0 | 10100 | 0 |
Look at what Randle has done lately. Just look. Unbelievable. He has 58+ DKP in seven straight games and I know Toronto is a tough defense to attack, but Randle is dominating everyone right now. Without RJ Barrett around, it’s Randle, Brunson, and everyone else. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Kristaps Porziņģis | 9600 | 0 | 9300 | 0 | |
With Bradley Beal off the floor, Kristaps Porzingis has been really good this year. Porzingis has a 29.8% USG rate and averages 1.34 FP/min. We just saw Porzingis put up 60 DKP against the Magic three games ago and OKC is the worst defensive unit against power forwards on this slate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Kyle Kuzma | WAS @ OKC Fri 8:00 | 8400 | 41.4 | 7700 | 39.2 |
I largely like Kuzma for all the same reasons I just mentioned above for Porzingis. He is tied for the team lead in usage and averages 1.09 FP/min himself. Kuzma scored 45 DKP against OKC earlier in the year. Kuzma profiles better in tournaments in my opinion. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PF | Bobby Portis | CHA @ MIL Fri 8:00 | 6600 | 34.8 | 6400 | 32.1 |
Portis has been quite good lately and is a dream spot. He’s averaged 40 DKP/game over his last five and scored 20 against the Hornets in their first match-up. Nobody plays Portis unless someone’s out, but he’s been a monster when they’ve been in. Low-owned GPP dart. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PF | John Collins | 6400 | 0 | 6500 | 0 | |
GPPs only because of potential foul trouble having to potentially guard LeBron James here. He’s put up 49+ DKP in back-to-back games. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PF | Evan Mobley | CLE @ DEN Fri 9:00 | 6100 | 36.3 | 6800 | 36.7 |
Like Mobley a bit here without Donovan Mitchell out. Darius Garland went through shootaround, but if both are out, Mobley could be featured tonight. With only Mitchell off the floor, Mobley has a 21.7% USG rate and averages 1.1 FP/min. Mobley is one of the best price points on the board. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
PF | Cedi Osman | DET @ SAS Fri 8:00 | 3900 | 0 | 4600 | 0 |
Love to see the minutes lately for Osman and without Donovan Mitchell, it’s likely the same thing again. 3.9K is his price point and he’s played 25+ in four straight, and 33+ minutes in two straight. Cedi spaces the floor well and could be in line for a big offensive workload here. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Nikola Jokić | CLE @ DEN Fri 9:00 | 11800 | 57.9 | 11300 | 55.7 |
I mentioned it on the podcast, but using Jokic on this slate is how you could win a tournament. He only played 24 minutes on Thursday and should ready to rock considering both the back-to-back games are at home. Jokic has as much upside as ANYONE and has averaged 62 DKP/game at home compared to 52 DKP/game on the road. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Bam Adebayo | MIA @ PHX Fri 10:00 | 8900 | 48.1 | 9100 | 46.3 |
We're ALL sleeping on Bam Adebayo right now. He's been ballin' lately, scoring 30+ points and 50+ DKP in three straight games. He has 43+ DKP in five straight games, three double-doubles and continues to be the Heat's go-to offensive threat. Bam now features a team-leading 26.9% USG rate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Nikola Vučević | CHI @ PHI Fri 7:00 | 7300 | 34.8 | 8100 | 34 |
Things look differently without Embiid in the middle for Philly and that really could play into Vucevic's hand. He has 41+ DKP in four of his last five games, and 37 DKP in all five. He has double-doubles in four of those games and fell one rebound shy of five straight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Jonas Valančiūnas | WAS @ OKC Fri 8:00 | 6500 | 0 | 6700 | 0 |
The Pelicans are without Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, that's first and foremost. They could also be without Larry Nance Jr. and Wily Hernangomez as well. With just Ingram and Williamson out, Valanciunas has averaged 1.19 FP/min. Valanciunas played 32 minutes last time out and would ya look at that, 41.75 DKP. Would like Nance out. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Thomas Bryant | POR @ IND Fri 7:00 | 6200 | 0 | 6300 | 0 |
Bryant has been very good of late and has 34+ DKP in three straight and four of five overall, including one match-up against the Hawks in which he went for 46 DKP. Without Anthony Davis on the floor this year, Bryant has averaged 1.12 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Brook Lopez | CHA @ MIL Fri 8:00 | 6000 | 34.2 | 6700 | 35.6 |
I mentioned it either on a podcast or to Jon Impemba separately but I'm never not using a center against the Hornets ever again. Lpez has been sneaky good on the glass lately, notching 10+ rebounds in three straight and has 39+ DKP in two straight. He had six blocks against Charlotte earlier in the year and had 38 DKP in that same match-up. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
C | Jalen Duren | DET @ SAS Fri 8:00 | 4900 | 26.4 | 5900 | 26.7 |
With Marvin Bagley out, Duren stands to benefit as much as anyone. Detroit can obviously use Stewart at center, but Duren looked great last time out. He had an 18-point double-double and played 32 minutes. The Spurs are 22nd in DvP against the center position. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
C | Daniel Gafford | 4600 | 0 | 5400 | 0 | |
I love Gafford's move into the starting lineup and he's been very good in doing so. Gafford has 25+ minutes and 28+ DKP in four straight games. He's a double-double threat and is also a guy with multiple block upside. OKC is as good as it gets in terms of spots. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
SF | Bojan Bogdanović | BKN @ NOP Fri 7:30 | 6300 | 0 | 6700 | 0 |
ADDED - Bogdanovic has been quite good this year and the match-up is fantastic. With Cunningham and Bagley off the floor this year, Bogdanovic is second in usage at 27.2% and FP/min at 1.09. Like him in tournaments. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
PF | Rui Hachimura | ATL @ LAL Fri 10:30 | 4700 | 0 | 5500 | 0 |
ADDED - It looks like Hachimura is getting some steam around the industry today. I like the price on DK and he's been quite good lately. He's put up 21+ DKP in four straight and 25+ in three of four. Hachimura has scored 12+ in seven of his last eight games. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SF | Naji Marshall | 5000 | 0 | 4800 | 0 | |
ADDED - Really like Marshall more and more as the day has progressed. He has a 19.9% USG and a .91 FP/min average without Ingram and Williamson this year. Per/36 mins, he's averaged 32.9 DKP/game in that same situation. Quite good averages if he gets to 30 minutes again. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
SG | Josh Richardson | MIA @ PHX Fri 10:00 | 3800 | 0 | 4800 | 0 |
ADDED - Decent value here that's getting steam from the industry. With Vassell out, maybe Richardson approaches 30 minutes again. Hard to expect the type of shooting he had last game. Tournaments only. Game Type: GPP |
James Harden, PG | 10100 , 0 | 0 | 10200 , 0 | 0 | ||
Look, Harden was definitely slightly disappointing last time out. That said, he gave us 50 FP and is once again without Joel Embiid in this spot. Without Embiid this year, Harden has a 33.7% USG and averages 1.5 FP/min. Elite numbers in a spot against the 19th-ranked defense in the league.Look, Harden was definitely slightly disappointing last time out. That said, he gave us 50 FP and is once again without Joel Embiid in this spot. Without Embiid this year, Harden has a 33.7% USG and averages 1.5 FP/min. Elite numbers in a spot against the 19th-ranked defense in the league. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
LaMelo Ball, PG | 9900 , 51.8 | 51.8 | 9600 , 49.3 | 49.3 | ||
This game has a 10.5 spread and if it stays competitive, it’s likely because Ball is keeping them in it. Even if he’s not, however, he’s going to play 35 minutes because that’s what Charlotte does. They just play their guys. Ball has 50+ FP in four straight games and has accomplished it in eight of nine overall. He just puts up numbers and when he does put up the triple-double, he has 60+ in his bag. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Trae Young, PG | 9400 , 51.3 | 51.3 | 9500 , 47.3 | 47.3 | ||
I understand why people would get to Young tonight. I haven’t gotten to him much lately, but the price tag is lower than it has been all year long and this game total has been bet up to 242.5. Young just flashed 60+ FP upside, too. With Clint Capela sidelined this year, Young sees a +1.3% USG bump to 34.5% and averages 1.34 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
9000 , 48.3 | 48.3 | 9700 , 45.9 | 45.9 | |||
Another guy we haven’t seen this cheap in a WHILE despite putting up 50+ FP in three of four games. When Haliburton puts the scoring & passing stats together, he has 60 FP upside and everyone around him is making shots, it’s hard not to think he won’t continue to be really good in the passing department. This game environment is elite and so is his individual match-up against Damian Lillard. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kyrie Irving, PG | 8700 , 0 | 0 | 8900 , 0 | 0 | ||
As I keep saying slate after slate, safe as it gets. 40+ FP nightly and with his ability to take games over, he has 40 actual point upside every time he steps on the floor. Whatever format ya want. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Darius Garland, PG | 8000 , 43.9 | 43.9 | 8000 , 42.1 | 42.1 | ||
With Donovan Mitchell ruled out, all eyes are on Garland. He’s listed as questionable, but we’ll see if he can play as he deals with a thumb sprain. Garland, without Mitchell this year, has a 30.3% USG (+3.2% USG bump) and averages 1.23 FP/min. Elite numbers and Denver has not been elite defensively this year. They rank 21st in DvP against point-guards this year. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Tyrese Maxey, PG | 7000 , 36.1 | 36.1 | 7100 , 34.7 | 34.7 | ||
Not only did we get an increase in minutes from Maxey, he played 36 of them. That’s just any ordinary minutes bump. He’s in line to play massive minutes moving forward and without Joel Embiid, play a massive role. Maxey sees a +2.4% USG bump to 29.7% without Embiid while averaging 1.06 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Tre Jones, PG | 5700 , 34.6 | 34.6 | 6100 , 34.6 | 34.6 | ||
This is a fantastic match-up for both teams as they’re 29th and 30th in DRtg. For Jones, he’s taking the floor without Devin Vassell tonight and that’s good news. He averages 1.04 FP/min and has a 21.7% USG. He could see even more time tonight if Josh Richardson sits out, so that’s on the table as well. Detroit allows the most FP/game on this slate to opposing point-guards. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Killian Hayes, PG | 5500 , 0 | 0 | 6000 , 0 | 0 | ||
Insert everything I just said about Tre Jones for Killian Hayes. Hayes may even have a bit more upside, especially when his shot is falling. His price hasn’t been this low in a while and he’s put up 33+ DKP in the last three games he’s completed. Without Cunningham and Bagley this year, Hayes has a 21.4% USG and averages .98 FP/min. ELITE match-up as the Spurs rank 26th in DvP vs. PG. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Victor Oladipo, PG | 4700 , 0 | 0 | 5300 , 0 | 0 | ||
The match-up in this game is gross. The total is gross, and the pace it’ll be played at. Gross, gross, gross. That said, Oladipo’s price continues to dip despite playing 30+ minutes a night seemingly. He’s also averaged 27.7 FP/game over his last five. The Heat just casually have an All-star caliber playing healthy and coming off their bench. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Anthony Edwards, SG | 9100 , 45.4 | 45.4 | 8800 , 44.3 | 44.3 | ||
Edwards continues to play a boatload of minutes and be a great fantasy producer. He’s popped for 58 DKP just a few games ago and has 42+ DKP in seven straight games. Edwards has a 30.4% USG rate and a 1.27 FP/min without Karl-Anthony Towns this year. Edwards is an interesting GPP option. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Zach LaVine, SG | 7300 , 36 | 36 | 7400 , 34.3 | 34.3 | ||
Love the price point. LaVine has been very inconsistent lately but he flashed 60 DKP just the other game. Embiid is not protecting the rim against LaVine who’s going to slash to the rim constantly. LaVine has a 27.6% USG rate along with a 1.05 FP/min this season and is a fantastic price. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Buddy Hield, SG | 6200 , 0 | 0 | 6700 , 0 | 0 | ||
Over the last five games, Buddy Hield has been awesome. He’s put up 33+ DKP in all five, 39+ in three of five, and 53 DKP just last time out. Hield has made 4+ threes in seven straight games and has 18+ points in five straight. Over the last two weeks, Hield has a 21.3% USG rate and averages 1.17 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Gary Trent, SG | 5800 , 0 | 0 | 7100 , 0 | 0 | ||
Trent has absolutely balled out lately, scoring 20+ points in five straight games and has 32+ DKP in four straight games. Trent, over the last two weeks, has a 23.1% USG rate and has a 1.06 FP/min average. Riding the hot hands applies directly to Trent, especially in tournaments. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Caris LeVert, SG | 5800 , 30.7 | 30.7 | 6600 , 29.6 | 29.6 | ||
Without Donovan Mitchell on the floor this year, LeVert has a 22.9% USG rate and averages .95 FP/min. If Darius Garland is sitting, LeVert has a 23.7% USG and averages 1.15 FP/min. He put up 39 DKP last time out and has done so in two of three games. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Alec Burks, SG | 5000 , 0 | 0 | 5800 , 0 | 0 | ||
The leader of FP/min without Cade Cunningham and Marvin Bagley this year is 1.14 FP/min along with a 24.4% USG rate. Burks averages 32.5 DKP/game over his last six games and has one of the best match-ups on the board. The Spurs are 24th in DvP against the shooting guard position. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Landry Shamet, SG | 4500 , 0 | 0 | 5500 , 0 | 0 | ||
Shamet has been quite good lately and the Suns have needed it because Devin Booker, Cameron Johnson, and Cameron Payne are all out. Shamet has seen upwards of 36 minutes in two of his last three games. He’s scored 25+ DKP in five of his last six games and has scored 31+ points twice over that span. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
LeBron James, SF | 10700 , 55 | 55 | 11200 , 53.4 | 53.4 | ||
This game is the best game environment on the board. James has a 35% USG and averages 1.56 FP/min without Anthony Davis this year. James has averaged 58.8 DKP/game over his last four games and scored 67.8 DKP last time out. The total of the game is 242 and LBJ scored 47 points and 76 DKP against the Hawks just a couple of games ago. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kevin Durant, SF | 10000 , 0 | 0 | 10600 , 0 | 0 | ||
Durant has been quite good lately, averaging 53 DKP/game over his last five outings. Durant scored 44 points and 63.5 DKP last time out too. Not going to tell you to avoid Durant at all, but prefer a couple of other spend-ups. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Keldon Johnson, SF | 6800 , 35.9 | 35.9 | 6800 , 34 | 34 | ||
It’s hard to predict when Keldon Johnson is going to be good peripherally because the scoring has been pretty consistent. He’s scored 22+ points in four straight, 26+ in three of four, and now no Devin Vassell. Without Vassell, Johnson has a 31.5% USG rate and averages 1.12 FP/min this year. It’s a great spot, too. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Tobias Harris, SF | 6600 , 0 | 0 | 6600 , 0 | 0 | ||
Without Joel Embiid last time out, we saw Harris look really sharp and fill in the gaps in places Embiid left. He notched a double-double and put up nearly 40 DKP at low ownership. Without Embiid on the floor this year, Harris has a 23.9% USG and averages 1.06 FP/min this year. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
De'Andre Hunter, SF | 4900 , 25.1 | 25.1 | 5900 , 24.2 | 24.2 | ||
Hunter’s been pretty good lately as he’s put up 34+ DKP in two straight and 27+ in four of his last five games. Hunter faces a Lakers defense ranking 25th in DvP against small forwards. He’s been pretty good on the glass and Clint Capela is going to miss another game on Friday. Elite game environment. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Saddiq Bey, SF | 4300 , 0 | 0 | 5600 , 0 | 0 | ||
I really like the price on Bey and with Marvin Bagley out, Bey’s minutes should be on the rise again. He played 28 minutes last game, and 35 and 26 in the two prior without Marvin Bagley. Without Bagely and Cunningham on the floor this year, Bey has a 21.4% USG and averages .89 FP/min. It’s a top-10 match-up at SF and PF, both spots Bey plays. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
12000 , 65.2 | 65.2 | 12000 , 62.3 | 62.3 | |||
Giannis has been putting up video game-esque numbers. He has put up 72+ DKP in four straight and 80+ in three of four. Charlotte is as good a match-up as it gets and if this game does stay competitive, boy oh boy, Antetokounmpo could put up 100 FP. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Julius Randle, PF | 10600 , 0 | 0 | 10100 , 0 | 0 | ||
Look at what Randle has done lately. Just look. Unbelievable. He has 58+ DKP in seven straight games and I know Toronto is a tough defense to attack, but Randle is dominating everyone right now. Without RJ Barrett around, it’s Randle, Brunson, and everyone else. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
9600 , 0 | 0 | 9300 , 0 | 0 | |||
With Bradley Beal off the floor, Kristaps Porzingis has been really good this year. Porzingis has a 29.8% USG rate and averages 1.34 FP/min. We just saw Porzingis put up 60 DKP against the Magic three games ago and OKC is the worst defensive unit against power forwards on this slate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Kyle Kuzma, PF | 8400 , 41.4 | 41.4 | 7700 , 39.2 | 39.2 | ||
I largely like Kuzma for all the same reasons I just mentioned above for Porzingis. He is tied for the team lead in usage and averages 1.09 FP/min himself. Kuzma scored 45 DKP against OKC earlier in the year. Kuzma profiles better in tournaments in my opinion. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Bobby Portis, PF | 6600 , 34.8 | 34.8 | 6400 , 32.1 | 32.1 | ||
Portis has been quite good lately and is a dream spot. He’s averaged 40 DKP/game over his last five and scored 20 against the Hornets in their first match-up. Nobody plays Portis unless someone’s out, but he’s been a monster when they’ve been in. Low-owned GPP dart. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
John Collins, PF | 6400 , 0 | 0 | 6500 , 0 | 0 | ||
GPPs only because of potential foul trouble having to potentially guard LeBron James here. He’s put up 49+ DKP in back-to-back games. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Evan Mobley, PF | 6100 , 36.3 | 36.3 | 6800 , 36.7 | 36.7 | ||
Like Mobley a bit here without Donovan Mitchell out. Darius Garland went through shootaround, but if both are out, Mobley could be featured tonight. With only Mitchell off the floor, Mobley has a 21.7% USG rate and averages 1.1 FP/min. Mobley is one of the best price points on the board. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Cedi Osman, PF | 3900 , 0 | 0 | 4600 , 0 | 0 | ||
Love to see the minutes lately for Osman and without Donovan Mitchell, it’s likely the same thing again. 3.9K is his price point and he’s played 25+ in four straight, and 33+ minutes in two straight. Cedi spaces the floor well and could be in line for a big offensive workload here. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Nikola Jokić, C | 11800 , 57.9 | 57.9 | 11300 , 55.7 | 55.7 | ||
I mentioned it on the podcast, but using Jokic on this slate is how you could win a tournament. He only played 24 minutes on Thursday and should ready to rock considering both the back-to-back games are at home. Jokic has as much upside as ANYONE and has averaged 62 DKP/game at home compared to 52 DKP/game on the road. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Bam Adebayo, C | 8900 , 48.1 | 48.1 | 9100 , 46.3 | 46.3 | ||
We're ALL sleeping on Bam Adebayo right now. He's been ballin' lately, scoring 30+ points and 50+ DKP in three straight games. He has 43+ DKP in five straight games, three double-doubles and continues to be the Heat's go-to offensive threat. Bam now features a team-leading 26.9% USG rate. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
7300 , 34.8 | 34.8 | 8100 , 34 | 34 | |||
Things look differently without Embiid in the middle for Philly and that really could play into Vucevic's hand. He has 41+ DKP in four of his last five games, and 37 DKP in all five. He has double-doubles in four of those games and fell one rebound shy of five straight. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
6500 , 0 | 0 | 6700 , 0 | 0 | |||
The Pelicans are without Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, that's first and foremost. They could also be without Larry Nance Jr. and Wily Hernangomez as well. With just Ingram and Williamson out, Valanciunas has averaged 1.19 FP/min. Valanciunas played 32 minutes last time out and would ya look at that, 41.75 DKP. Would like Nance out. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
6200 , 0 | 0 | 6300 , 0 | 0 | |||
Bryant has been very good of late and has 34+ DKP in three straight and four of five overall, including one match-up against the Hawks in which he went for 46 DKP. Without Anthony Davis on the floor this year, Bryant has averaged 1.12 FP/min. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Brook Lopez, C | 6000 , 34.2 | 34.2 | 6700 , 35.6 | 35.6 | ||
I mentioned it either on a podcast or to Jon Impemba separately but I'm never not using a center against the Hornets ever again. Lpez has been sneaky good on the glass lately, notching 10+ rebounds in three straight and has 39+ DKP in two straight. He had six blocks against Charlotte earlier in the year and had 38 DKP in that same match-up. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Jalen Duren, C | 4900 , 26.4 | 26.4 | 5900 , 26.7 | 26.7 | ||
With Marvin Bagley out, Duren stands to benefit as much as anyone. Detroit can obviously use Stewart at center, but Duren looked great last time out. He had an 18-point double-double and played 32 minutes. The Spurs are 22nd in DvP against the center position. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
4600 , 0 | 0 | 5400 , 0 | 0 | |||
I love Gafford's move into the starting lineup and he's been very good in doing so. Gafford has 25+ minutes and 28+ DKP in four straight games. He's a double-double threat and is also a guy with multiple block upside. OKC is as good as it gets in terms of spots. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Bojan Bogdanović, SF | 6300 , 0 | 0 | 6700 , 0 | 0 | ||
ADDED - Bogdanovic has been quite good this year and the match-up is fantastic. With Cunningham and Bagley off the floor this year, Bogdanovic is second in usage at 27.2% and FP/min at 1.09. Like him in tournaments. Game Type: GPP | ||||||
Rui Hachimura, PF | 4700 , 0 | 0 | 5500 , 0 | 0 | ||
ADDED - It looks like Hachimura is getting some steam around the industry today. I like the price on DK and he's been quite good lately. He's put up 21+ DKP in four straight and 25+ in three of four. Hachimura has scored 12+ in seven of his last eight games. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Naji Marshall, SF | 5000 , 0 | 0 | 4800 , 0 | 0 | ||
ADDED - Really like Marshall more and more as the day has progressed. He has a 19.9% USG and a .91 FP/min average without Ingram and Williamson this year. Per/36 mins, he's averaged 32.9 DKP/game in that same situation. Quite good averages if he gets to 30 minutes again. Game Type: CASH & GPP | ||||||
Josh Richardson, SG | 3800 , 0 | 0 | 4800 , 0 | 0 | ||
ADDED - Decent value here that's getting steam from the industry. With Vassell out, maybe Richardson approaches 30 minutes again. Hard to expect the type of shooting he had last game. Tournaments only. Game Type: GPP |