After only a six-game slate on Friday night, tonight’s schedule more than doubles-up with a 14-game schedule on deck, though one contest tips off as an all-day slate option at 5:00 p.m. EST, leaving 13 games for the main slate which tips off at 7:00 p.m. EST. The Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns are all operating on a back-to-back.
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Guards
Shabazz Napier (PG – MIN): $4,600 vs. CLE
Napier is expected to continue his time in the starting lineup of the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing more intrigue to his DFS possibilities. Napier has managed to hit value in all of his last four contests and managed to score 22+ DraftKings points in three of the four contests. Arguably the biggest surprise is that Napier only scored two and four real-life points in two of those contests, and still managed to reach value. It speaks to just how simple it is for guys to hit value at such low price-points, and even though Napier’s price has risen a slight amount, his matchup is also considerably easier as the Cavaliers rank 29th in defensive rating.
After only a six-game slate on Friday night, tonight’s schedule more than doubles-up with a 14-game schedule on deck, though one contest tips off as an all-day slate option at 5:00 p.m. EST, leaving 13 games for the main slate which tips off at 7:00 p.m. EST. The Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns are all operating on a back-to-back.
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Guards
Shabazz Napier (PG – MIN): $4,600 vs. CLE
Napier is expected to continue his time in the starting lineup of the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing more intrigue to his DFS possibilities. Napier has managed to hit value in all of his last four contests and managed to score 22+ DraftKings points in three of the four contests. Arguably the biggest surprise is that Napier only scored two and four real-life points in two of those contests, and still managed to reach value. It speaks to just how simple it is for guys to hit value at such low price-points, and even though Napier’s price has risen a slight amount, his matchup is also considerably easier as the Cavaliers rank 29th in defensive rating.
Tim Frazier (PG – DET): $4,000 @ SA
Like Napier, Frazier is a cheap and cost-efficient option that is likely to remain in his team’s starting lineup. Frazier – once again, like Napier – doesn’t offer a massive ceiling, but has managed to hit value in all of his last three contests and even managed to eclipse the 30+ threshold twice. Frazier’s matchup is a solid one as the San Antonio Spurs rank 21st in defensive rating and 12th in pace.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG – BKN): $8,000 @ HOU
Of all the high-priced guard options on tonight’s slate, I chose to highlight an arguable all-star talent in Dinwiddie. Since taking over for an injured Kyrie Irving, Dinwiddie has put together one masterful performance after the next. In his past four games, Dinwiddie has managed to top 45+ DraftKings points three times, scoring 31+ real-life points in all three of those contests. Dinwiddie’s matchup against the Houston Rockets is also a positive one as they rank 17th in defensive rating and 2nd in pace, providing a nice pacey contest between the two teams and is currently projected the highest implied total of the night.
Malcolm Brogdon (PG – IND): $7,000 @ NO
Make sure to monitor Brogdon’s status as his groin injury held him out of Friday’s contest and could very well force him to miss another game tonight, but if Brogdon is ready for a return to the court, he could be in line for a strong performance against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans rank 27th in defensive rating and 8th in pace. It also helps that Brogdon’s price tag has dropped considerably over the last few weeks. If Brogdon is ultimately ruled out, backup PG Aaron Holiday becomes an intriguing option.
Forwards
Khris Middleton (SF – MIL): $8,200 vs. ORL
Once again, monitor the injury report prior to tip-off tonight, but not because Middleton is hurt, but because Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status determines a lot for the Bucks on any given night. An injury held Giannis out of Friday night’s contest, which resulted in a strong performance by Middleton as he totaled 43.5 DraftKings points. The matchup is not a good one against the Orlando Magic as they’re strong defensively and play a slow pace, but Middleton should have a ton of opportunities if Giannis is ultimately ruled out.
Cam Reddish (SF – ATL): $3,900 @ CHI
Superstar Trae Young sustained an injury in Friday’s contest and is likely to miss tonight’s game as well, which could catapult Reddish into the starting-five. Reddish has been an inconsistent DFS option lately, but an uptick in minutes and potential offensive opportunities would go a long way to helping him reach value. The Chicago Bulls are a tough matchup, but the environment is one of the pacier options on the night.
Anthony Davis (PF – LAL): $10,200 @ POR
If AD plays, he always needs to be a potential option, even if he has to share a court with LeBron James. AD is coming off a disappointing performance against the Los Angeles Clippers, but they’re not an easy team to deal with. All four of AD’s prior contests resulted in 50+ DraftKings points totals, proving just how consistent and dominant the big-man can be. The Portland Trail Blazers present a nice matchup as they rank 19th in defensive rating and 11th in pace, provided that AD is a go tonight.
Centers
Serge Ibaka (C – TOR): $7,100 @ BOS
The Toronto Raptors continue to nurse a bevy of injuries, making Ibaka an interesting play at the four or five spots in your DraftKings lineups. Ibaka has the potential to play a lot of minutes, though his minutes have been inconsistent recently. Ibaka is coming off a weak performance against the Celtics in which he totaled only 24 DraftKings points, but he has all the opportunities on both the offensive and defensive ends to pile up points in a hurry, particularly because of his solid per-minute production.
Julius Randle (C – NYK): $7,200 @ WAS
After struggling from inconsistencies, Randle has really hit his stride as of late, particularly in his last two contests as he’s totaled 50.75 and 47.50 DraftKings points. Not only does Randle play a lot of minutes, but his matchup tonight in the Washington Wizards is a DFS dream as they rank 30th in defensive rating and 3rd in pace. Randle – and his teammates – shouldn’t have any issues scoring a lot of points in a high-paced environment against a bad defense.
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