Friday night in the Association brings us a modest seven-game slate. It is a slate with very few high-priced studs to consider which could make it a night to construct a more balanced DFS lineup. There is only one Vegas total over 230 points with the Timberwolves/Kings matchup but there are plenty of tight lines which should give us some close games where the key starters play throughout the game with the ball in their hands.

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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One Stud

Victor Oladipo (PG/SG – IND): $9,000 @ MIA
I was close to recommending Nikola Jokic in this spot but his recent poor play limits his use to just GPPs in my opinion. So, instead, I’ll give you a much more consistent player with a high floor and plenty of upside with Oladipo. Oladipo has exceeded 50 DraftKings points in three of his last four games and he has plenty of upside in Friday’s matchup with the Heat who have surrendered increased production to opposing SGs in rebounds (+6.8%), assists (+14.5%), steals (+27.2%) and blocks (+24.0%). It could be a stat-stuffin’ night for Oladipo.