Ish Smith has should provide solid value in a favorable matchup Friday
Here’s a look at DraftKings lineup advice for Friday, Feb. 5 DFS contests.
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POINT GUARD
Ish Smith (Opponent – WAS, $7,100) (Proj. Pts – 37.70)
Smith and the 76ers take on the Wizards Friday. This will be an up and down game between the 4th and 6th fastest-paced teams in the league. Philadelphia has been more competitive over the past few weeks. Tonight they are facing the banged up and inconsistent Wizards team. This is should be the perfect matchup for Smith.
SHOOTING GUARD
J.R. Smith (Opponent – BOS, $5,300) (Proj. Pts – 29.32)
The Cavaliers usually bounce back well from bad losses, and the Celtics have been real shaky on the road. Smith extended his streak of hitting at least two three-pointers in a game to seven contests. He’s scored at least 18 points in four of those. I like the matchup here and the price is right. He is a solid cash game play. Keep in mind Matthew Dellavedova is out tonight.
SMALL FORWARD
Gordon Hayward (Opponent – MIL, $7,400) (Proj. Pts – 39.74)
The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 103.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Hayward has scored 20 or more points 25 times in 2015-16. The Jazz fight back toward the .500 mark and the eighth and final playoff spot. His run is moderately locked in considering how much the Jazz rely on his offense.
POWER FORWARD
Tristan Thompson (Opponent – BOS, $5,200) (Proj. Pts – 35.3)
Thompson appears solidified in the starting lineup and his talent has allowed him to become a relevant part of the first-team offense. So employ him in daily formats while his salary is affordable. He provides great upside at his price. He has three double-doubles in his last six games, and he might get his fourth one tonight against Boston.
CENTER
Myles Turner (Opponent – ATL, $6,500) (Proj. Pts – 41.21)
Turner is averaging 15.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. He’s a top play considering his scoring prowess and ability to rebound. Turner has been the darling of the DFS game recently. This game should be a close one as both teams look to be in similar form, but the Pacers have been the more consistent team.
GUARD
Chris Paul (Opponent – ORL, $9,500) (Proj. Pts – 47.93)
The Los Angeles Clippers hope to keep rolling after winning six of their last nine games. The Clippers are averaging 104.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Paul is averaging 18.9 points and 9.5 assists. In Blake Griffin‘s (hand) continued absence, Paul will undoubtedly continue to be asked to carry the load.
FORWARD
Taj Gibson (Opponent – DEN, $5,800) (Proj. Pts – 32.21)
Chicago’s offense has been averaging over 102 points per game during their road trip, while Denver’s defense has allowed over 107 points per game in their last 13 contests at home. I think Gibson has a big game as the Bulls win this one in Denver. Gibson is more a safety play considering his minutes but lack of true scoring. He’s the fourth (at best) option for Chicago on the offensive end when the Bulls are at full strength which means he needs to pile on minutes to see true value. But the run is there for sure.
UTILITY
Kyle Anderson (Opponent – DAL, $3,200) (Proj. Pts – 27.47)
Ginobili is out four-to-six weeks after injuring his groin during Wednesday’s win over the Pelicans. As a result, Kyle Anderson and Jonathon Simmons should see more minutes. Anderson is capable of playing multiple positions. The 22-year-old sophomore is averaging 17-20 minutes in his last five games. I like his price and upside for tonight’s game.
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