Thursday’s six-game schedule offers our first NBA action since the all-star breaks. Players will be fresh after getting a few days rest and also many players will be returning from injury. However, since there are only six games some positions will be more limiting and will force a more balanced approach. There is an opportunity to snag the team dream of Stephen Curry and Giannis Anetokounmpo but the rest of the lineup will focus on creating balance.
Point Guards
Stephen Curry (PG – GS): $9,500 vs. SAC
Curry comes back after the all-star break to face the Kings, who rank pretty low in the defensive standings. Over his last five games, Curry has been averaging 42 Fan Duel points. The Kings are ranked 25th in the league in terms of points allowed per a game and also allow the fifth most Fan Duel points to opposing point guards. This sounds like a recipe for success for Chef Curry, who should be cooking his way to more than 42 Fan Duel points. The only downside of taking Curry is one of his teammates could also heat up and result in slightly lower production for Curry, but you can still count on him to be a reliable daily fantasy option.
Collin Sexton (PG – CLE): $5,500 vs. PHO
Sexton is criminally underrated on Fan Duel and is someone that should be started given his production and his opponent. Over his last five games, Sexton has averaged 33 Fan Duel points. Factor in he is playing the Suns, who rank in the bottom three in nearly every defensive measure and it seems Sexton is primed for a big night.