Does everyone still have their New Year’s resolution in place after the first day of the year? If your resolution was to play more NBA DFS then you have come to the right place as I set the table for Tuesday’s five-game slate. I was okay with fading the one high-priced stud on Monday’s slate (Giannis Antetokounmpo) but I don’t think it would be wise to fade Tuesday’s only high-priced stud (LeBron James).

Note that some of the stats referenced in this article are my custom DvP calculations that combine both season and last five games data along with blending similar positions production allowed together.

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LeBron James (SF/PF – CLE): $11,700 vs POR
LeBron James and the Cavaliers are expected to welcome Isaiah Thomas to the court for the first time on Tuesday against the Blazers. While Thomas’ return could have some long-term effects on James fantasy production, I don’t expect that effect to come tonight with Thomas on a minutes’ restriction while coming off the bench. The Blazers have given up the second most DraftKings points to opposing PFs this season (middle of the pack against SFs). Last season at home against the Blazers, James put up a triple-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists.