This week we have some great matchups in this 11 game slate giving us plenty of great options to pick up this week. Our top matchup that will be targeted heavily in this one will be Rockets vs the Cavaliers. Look for James Harden to be the top-recommended play tonight and put up a near triple-double.
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Guards
James Harden (G – HOU): $12,900 @ CLE
Harden faces the Cavaliers tonight who have the 28th ranked defense in the NBA and give up the 2nd most fantasy points to opposing point guards. Over his last five games, Harden has been averaging over 64 fantasy points. This matchup is a great one for Harden and he should easily put up a triple-double in this one. Look for Harden to give you over 70 fantasy points in this one.
Ricky Rubio (G – PHO): $7,300 vs. MEM
Rubio over his last five games in averaging 40 fantasy points. Tonight he faces the Grizzlies who give up the 3rd most fantasy points to opposing point guards. The Grizzlies also rank 22nd in the NBA in defensive rating. Rubio should catch on fire tonight and easily give you close to 50 fantasy points in tonight’s matchup.
This week we have some great matchups in this 11 game slate giving us plenty of great options to pick up this week. Our top matchup that will be targeted heavily in this one will be Rockets vs the Cavaliers. Look for James Harden to be the top-recommended play tonight and put up a near triple-double.
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Guards
James Harden (G – HOU): $12,900 @ CLE
Harden faces the Cavaliers tonight who have the 28th ranked defense in the NBA and give up the 2nd most fantasy points to opposing point guards. Over his last five games, Harden has been averaging over 64 fantasy points. This matchup is a great one for Harden and he should easily put up a triple-double in this one. Look for Harden to give you over 70 fantasy points in this one.
Ricky Rubio (G – PHO): $7,300 vs. MEM
Rubio over his last five games in averaging 40 fantasy points. Tonight he faces the Grizzlies who give up the 3rd most fantasy points to opposing point guards. The Grizzlies also rank 22nd in the NBA in defensive rating. Rubio should catch on fire tonight and easily give you close to 50 fantasy points in tonight’s matchup.
RJ Barrett (G – NYK): $5,700 @ GSW
Barrett faces a Warriors team that gives up the most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards and has the 25th ranked defense in the NBA. Barrett over his last five games has averaged 25 fantasy points. This matchup with the Warriors will be one where Barrett can really showcase his skills and look for him to get you closer to 35 fantasy points.
Collin Sexton (G – CLE): $5,000 vs. HOU
Sexton over his last five games has averaged about 25 fantasy points. Tonight he faces off against the Rockets who give up the 3rd most fantasy points to opposing guards. Sexton has the possibility of going off against the Rockets especially if he’s being guarded by James Harden. Look for Sexton to give you close to 30 fantasy points tonight.
Forwards
Kawhi Leonard (F – LAC): $8,700 @ TOR
Leonard makes his return to Toronto tonight and should be in for a phenomenal game. The Raptors give up the 4th most fantasy points to opposing forwards. Over his last five games, Leonard has averaged 44 fantasy points. With this being his return to face his old team, Leonard should be in for a monster game and give you over 60 fantasy points.
Jabari Parker (F – ATL): $6,100 @ CHI
Parker faces his former team the Bulls who give up the most fantasy points to opposing forwards Over his last five games, Parker has averaged 24 fantasy points but should be extra motivated facing Jim Boylen and the Bulls. Look for Parker to go for about 30 fantasy points and should have a near double-double tonight.
Kevin Love (F – CLE): $6,000 vs. HOU
Love over his last five games has been averaging 22 points, but don’t fear as he plays the Rockets who give up the 3rd most fantasy points to opposing forwards Love should be in line to drop a 20 points 10 rebound game tonight which should get him well over 40 fantasy points tonight. If Love doesn’t perform well tonight, he might be someone to avoid until he is traded away.
PJ Tucker (F – HOU): $5,100 @ CLE
Tucker can be hit or miss sometimes, over his last five games he has averaged 30 fantasy points Tucker has a nice matchup against the Cavaliers who give up the 6th most fantasy points to opposing forwards and have the 28th ranked defense in the NBA. Look for Tucker to have a nice outing tonight and get you well over 40 fantasy points.
Centers
Jonas Valanciunas (C – MEM): $7,000 @ PHO
Valanciunas over his last five fantasy games has averaged 45 fantasy points and has three games where he put up over 50 fantasy points. Tonight he faces the Suns who rank 18th overall in defensive rating in the NBA and give up the 6th most fantasy points to opposing centers. This matchup favors Valanciunas and he should be able to give you close to 55 fantasy points tonight.
Jarrett Allen (C – BKN): $6,800 vs CHA
Allen over his last five games has been averaging 36 fantasy points. He faces the Hornets who are ranked 26th defensively in the NBA and give up the 2nd most fantasy points to opposing centers. Allen should go off in this matchup against the lowly Hornets, look for him to give you over 45 fantasy points tonight.
Alex Len (C – ATL): $4,500 @ CHI
It’s hard to tell which center will get more minutes for the Hawks Alex Len or Damian Jones. Len has seen his minutes steadily rise while Jones has seen his minutes decline a bit. Over his last five games, Len has averaged 25 fantasy points. He is not a bad gamble against the Bulls who give up the most points to opposing centers. Len if give about 20 minutes, should be able to give you close to 30 fantasy points tonight.
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