We have a MASSIVE 12-game, which will be the last big one before the All-Star break. Nearly every player in the league is available, so plenty of big names to spend up for, which means you will need to find some value.
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Guards
Donovan Mitchell (UTA): $7,900 vs. PHO
Mitchell has been bolstering his case for being Rookie of the Year and has one final game before the All-Star break to put up a big performance. He has scored 39 DraftKings points or more in three straight games and is now up against the Suns, who are giving up 46 DK points per game to shooting guards, which is dead last in the league. He is in a prime spot tonight to equal those performances, given how fast the Suns play combined with how bad they are on defense. He has a usage rate sitting right at 30%, along with averaging 1.06 fantasy points per minute this season. He has also taken 21 or more field goal attempts in three straight games.
Stephen Curry (GS): $9,300 GS @POR
If you are looking to spend up on a point guard tonight, Curry makes a fantastic option. He has scored 38 DraftKings points or more in nine of his last 10 games and is one of the more consistent options at point guard. This game has an over-under set at 226 points, so you will certainly want some exposure to it. Curry has a 31% usage rate, along with averaging 1.43 fantasy points per minute. We know he has massive upside from pure scoring and is taking about nine three-point attempts per game. He hasn’t shown a ton of double-double potential, but he is capable of nearly anything on the court, so if you are rolling out multiple GPP lineups, you will want some exposure to him.
We have a MASSIVE 12-game, which will be the last big one before the All-Star break. Nearly every player in the league is available, so plenty of big names to spend up for, which means you will need to find some value.
Special Offer: Play FREE at DraftKings for the rest of the NBA season
Guards
Donovan Mitchell (UTA): $7,900 vs. PHO
Mitchell has been bolstering his case for being Rookie of the Year and has one final game before the All-Star break to put up a big performance. He has scored 39 DraftKings points or more in three straight games and is now up against the Suns, who are giving up 46 DK points per game to shooting guards, which is dead last in the league. He is in a prime spot tonight to equal those performances, given how fast the Suns play combined with how bad they are on defense. He has a usage rate sitting right at 30%, along with averaging 1.06 fantasy points per minute this season. He has also taken 21 or more field goal attempts in three straight games.
Stephen Curry (GS): $9,300 GS @POR
If you are looking to spend up on a point guard tonight, Curry makes a fantastic option. He has scored 38 DraftKings points or more in nine of his last 10 games and is one of the more consistent options at point guard. This game has an over-under set at 226 points, so you will certainly want some exposure to it. Curry has a 31% usage rate, along with averaging 1.43 fantasy points per minute. We know he has massive upside from pure scoring and is taking about nine three-point attempts per game. He hasn’t shown a ton of double-double potential, but he is capable of nearly anything on the court, so if you are rolling out multiple GPP lineups, you will want some exposure to him.
Forwards
Mario Hezonja (ORL): $5,900 vs. CHA
Hezonja has seen some good playing time recently since Aaron Gordon was injured for the Magic. Over his last 10 games, Hezonja is averaging 30 minutes per game, and as we all know in NBA DFS, minutes equal money. He is a nice mid-range play and provides some consistency, as he has put up 28 or more DraftKings points in four of his last five games. Hezonja and the Magic are up against the Hornets, who are giving up 43 DraftKings points per game to small forwards, which is fourth worst in the league. This is an ideal spot for him, and with this game having an over-under of 213 points, he will have plenty of chances to reach value. With the current set of injuries, Hezonja has a 22% usage rate, along with averaging 0.90 fantasy points per minute. He fits in nicely with roster construction and is in a great spot.
Julius Randle (LAL): $7,400 @ NO
Randle has shown some really consistent form as of late, putting up 31 or more DraftKings points in eight of his last 10 games. He now finds himself up against the Pelicans, who are giving up 48 DraftKings points per game to power forwards. Randle continues to flourish with Lonzo Ball out and is now sporting a usage rate of 26%, along with averaging 1.22 fantasy points per minute. Randle has four double-doubles over his last 10 games and has come dangerously close to more in the other games. Great tournament upside for him, and with this game having an over-under set at 226 points, he will likely be able to reach or exceed value.
Centers
Andre Drummond (DET): $10,600 vs. ATL
Drummond is one of the few players in the league who has 70 fantasy point upside, and tonight is looking like it could be that type of game. He is up against the Hawks, who are giving up 54 DraftKings points per game to centers, which is third worst in the league. Drummond has faced off against the Hawks three times this season, where he has averaged 35 minutes per game and 54 fantasy points per game. He is a double-double machine and has recorded one in each of his last 10 games, which few players in the league are capable of doing. He is the fourth most expensive player on the slate, so if you are spending up for him, you will need to find value elsewhere.
Ed Davis (POR): $4,700 vs. GS
Davis makes a very interesting option on this slate, as he isn’t too expensive and is playing in what is set to be a very high-scoring game. Over his last six games, Davis has averaged 19 minutes per game and 19 fantasy points per game. Sitting right at that one fantasy point per minute level is very solid for a bench player, considering he brings a bit of salary relief. He won’t be scoring a ton of real NBA points, but he has plenty of rebounding upside and could see a bit of garbage time if this game gets out of hand.
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