We have a six-game slate tonight, which is a bit small for a Wednesday, but there are still some good options across the board. We have a few injuries going around, which could impact roster construction as we get more information about who is playing.
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Guards
Jrue Holiday (NO): $7,500 vs. IND
Holiday has scored 32 or more DraftKings points in each of his last 10 games and makes a good cash game play tonight. This game doesn’t have an over-under set as of right now since we are waiting on the news regarding Victor Oladipo and his playing status. Regardless of that, Holiday has a 30% usage rate along with averaging 1.28 fantasy points per minute now that DeMarcus Cousins is out with an injury. Holiday has also taken 15 or more field goal attempts in four of his last five games, so he’s a large part of the offense now, and we want to roster him before his price increases further.
Lance Stephenson (IND): $5,800 @ NO
If Victor Oladipo is indeed ruled out for this game, it should present an opening for Stephenson who got the start the other night when Oladipo was out. In that game, Stephenson put up 34 DraftKings points in 38 minutes, which is great production for a player at his price point. He has a 25% usage rate along with averaging 0.99 fantasy points per minute when Oladipo is off the court. He is up against the Pelicans, who are giving up 42 DraftKings points per game to shooting guards, which is fifth worst in the league. It’s a great spot for him, should he see the starting lineup.
We have a six-game slate tonight, which is a bit small for a Wednesday, but there are still some good options across the board. We have a few injuries going around, which could impact roster construction as we get more information about who is playing.
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Guards
Jrue Holiday (NO): $7,500 vs. IND
Holiday has scored 32 or more DraftKings points in each of his last 10 games and makes a good cash game play tonight. This game doesn’t have an over-under set as of right now since we are waiting on the news regarding Victor Oladipo and his playing status. Regardless of that, Holiday has a 30% usage rate along with averaging 1.28 fantasy points per minute now that DeMarcus Cousins is out with an injury. Holiday has also taken 15 or more field goal attempts in four of his last five games, so he’s a large part of the offense now, and we want to roster him before his price increases further.
Lance Stephenson (IND): $5,800 @ NO
If Victor Oladipo is indeed ruled out for this game, it should present an opening for Stephenson who got the start the other night when Oladipo was out. In that game, Stephenson put up 34 DraftKings points in 38 minutes, which is great production for a player at his price point. He has a 25% usage rate along with averaging 0.99 fantasy points per minute when Oladipo is off the court. He is up against the Pelicans, who are giving up 42 DraftKings points per game to shooting guards, which is fifth worst in the league. It’s a great spot for him, should he see the starting lineup.
Forwards
LeBron James (CLE): $10,900 vs. MIN
The Cavaliers are bad right now, there is no way around it. There are a ton of distractions going on off the court, and they seemingly cannot get things straight. They are nearing the brink of a lost season, and when push comes to shove, LeBron James has to step up and carry this team. He is one of three players over $10K on DraftKings tonight, and clearly the third options among those players. He has triple-double upside most nights and still has a usage rate of 34% along with averaging 1.59 fantasy points per minute. It’s a tough matchup for him going against Minnesota, but this is when he has to prove himself. He has scored 40 or more DraftKings points in seven straight games and has recorded three double-doubles over that same span.
Blake Griffin (DET): $9,000 vs. BKN
Griffin is up against the Nets, who are giving up 47 DraftKings points per game to power forwards, which is 10th worst in the league. As of right now, Andre Drummond is listed as questionable for tonight’s game due to an ankle injury. If Drummond is out, Griffin will see a 6% increase in usage rate which is something we want to take advantage of since he truly isn’t that expensive. He has scored 38 or more DraftKings points in each of his last three games and will be one of the Pistons go-to options on offense. This game has an over-under set at 209 points, which isn’t the highest, but his potential for usage is massive.
Centers
Eric Moreland (DET): $3,200 vs. BKN
As I mentioned, Andre Drummond is listed as questionable for tonight’s game, and if he doesn’t start, it will likely be Moreland in the starting lineup. The Pistons backup center, Willie Reed, is suspended right now, which leaves Moreland as the best true center they have. He is up against the Nets, who are giving up 56 DraftKings points per game to centers, which is dead last in the league. This puts him in a great spot, and with the massive savings he brings, it will allow you to get up to a few of the higher-priced players. Drummond has dealt with a few injuries this season, which have caused him to be game-time decisions leading right up to tip-off, so be ready to pivot should Moreland see the starting lineup.
Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN): $9,100
Towns is up against the Cavaliers who he has played once this season, and in that game, he played 30 minutes and put up 43 DraftKings points. That’s great production out of a player who is one of the more consistent options when it comes to centers. He has nine double-doubles in his last 10 games and is now up against the Cavs, who are giving up 52 DraftKings points per game to centers, which is sixth worst in the league. This game has an over-under set at 223 points, which is the highest on the slate, so you will certainly want some exposure to it, and Towns makes a great option.
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