This week we have 11 games on the slate, with some juicy matchups and great value. A month into the season and now we can really see who the must-have guys in the lineup are and also what teams just aren’t very good. With that said let’s take a look at some players at each position.
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Guards
Luka Doncic (G – DAL): $10,400 vs. GSW
Doncic is coming off one of his best games of the season and gets a juicy matchup against the lowly Warriors, who rank last in the NBA in defensive rating. The Warriors give up the second-most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards. Doncic should be good for over 60 fantasy points in this contest and look for him to hit closer to 70.
DeMar DeRozan (G – SAS): $8,100 @ WAS
DeRozan is another player who has a great matchup against the Wizards, who rank 29th in the NBA in defensive rating. The Wizards also give up the most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards. DeRozan has been a bit inconsistent this season, but look for him to have a big game and go for over 50 fantasy points.
This week we have 11 games on the slate, with some juicy matchups and great value. A month into the season and now we can really see who the must-have guys in the lineup are and also what teams just aren’t very good. With that said let’s take a look at some players at each position.
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Guards
Luka Doncic (G – DAL): $10,400 vs. GSW
Doncic is coming off one of his best games of the season and gets a juicy matchup against the lowly Warriors, who rank last in the NBA in defensive rating. The Warriors give up the second-most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards. Doncic should be good for over 60 fantasy points in this contest and look for him to hit closer to 70.
DeMar DeRozan (G – SAS): $8,100 @ WAS
DeRozan is another player who has a great matchup against the Wizards, who rank 29th in the NBA in defensive rating. The Wizards also give up the most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards. DeRozan has been a bit inconsistent this season, but look for him to have a big game and go for over 50 fantasy points.
Terry Rozier (G – CHA): $6,000 @ BKN
Rozier is a player who has shown to be a bit inconsistent but given the right matchup, he has shown he can shine for example the game last week against the Grizzlies. This matchup against the Nets should be another prime game for Rozier to break out. The Nets give up the third-most fantasy points to opposing point guards and rank 22nd in the NBA in defensive rating. Look for Rozier to give you close to 35 fantasy points in this contest.
Joe Ingles (G – UTA): $4,700 @ MIN
Ingles could be a great value play against the Timberwolves who he already lighted up on Monday. The Timberwolves aren’t a bad defensive team ranking 16th in the NBA in defensive rating. They give up the 9th most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards. Ingles if he sees the minutes could easily repeat his Monday’s performance and give you a solid 30 fantasy points.
Forwards
Giannis Antetokounmpo (F – MIL): $11,200 @ ATL
Antetokounmpo is someone you have to take every time he is on the slate. In this contest his faces the Hawks who have given up the most fantasy points to opposing small forwards. The Hawks rank 23rd in defensive rating and should be a matchup that Antetokunmpo can easily handle. Put your complete faith in Giannis and he will deliver you 70 or more fantasy points.
Jaylen Brown (F – BOS): $7,500 @ LAC
Brown has been playing solid minutes and has averaged over 37 fantasy points a game. He faces a tough Clippers team that could potentially be without Kawhi Leonard. If Leonard doesn’t play that means defensivelyPaul George will be guarding Jayson Tatum, which leaves a lot of opportunities for Brown to score and make plays. Brown should easily hit over 37 fantasy points in this and is someone worth taking in tonight’s lineup.
Tobias Harris (F – PHI): $6,200 vs. NYK
Harris faces the Knicks who rank 20th defensively in NBA rankings. Harris himself has put together a nice string of games after coming off a few dud games. Look for him to continue his strong play against a lowly Knicks team. You can bank on Harris giving you close to 40 fantasy points in tonight’s contest.
Jerami Grant (F – DEN): $4,200 vs. HOU
Grant could be a great value play against defensively bad Rockets team. The Rockets also are a team that pushes the tempo and that could mean more minutes for Grant. The Rockets currently rank 15th in defensive rating in the NBA but give up the most fantasy points to opposing power forwards. Grant should be able to get you around 25 fantasy points against the Rockets.
Centers
Andre Drummond (C – DET): $8,700 @ CHI
Drumond is a must-start against the Bulls who give up the most fantasy points to opposing centers. The Bulls are ranked 14th defensively in the NBA, but Drummond should have no problem handling the Bulls’ frontcourt. Drummond should easily put up a double-double in this contest and look for him to give you over 55 fantasy points in this contest.
Kristaps Porzingis (F/C – DAL): $7,300 vs. GSW
Porzingis faces a Warriors team that ranked 30th in the NBA in defensive rating and gives up the 4th most fantasy points to opposing centers. This means Porzingis should have a great game and should be able to put up big numbers against a lowly Warriors team who is playing their second game of a back to back. Look for Porzingis to easily exceed 45 fantasy points in this contest.
Jarrett Allen (C – BKN): $5,300 vs. CHA
Allen has been playing well over his last few games and gets to matchup against the Hornets who rank 28th in the NBA in defensive rating and give up the 4th most fantasy points to opposing centers. Allen over his last 3 games has averaged over 30 fantasy points and there is no reason why he should exceed that number vs the Hornets.
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