This Thursday there are six NBA games which allow for more flexible and better lineups. There a few juicy matchups to choose from and this week the lineup will feature slightly more balance. The highest-ranked player on this list will be Kawhi Leonard who should be in for a monster game against a decidedly weak Lakers team.
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Point Guards
Collin Sexton (PG – CLE): $5,800 @ ORL
Sexton can be hit or miss on any given night, but over his last five games has averaged 29 Fan Duel points. In the last few games, he has played close to an average of 35 minutes a game. There will be plenty of opportunities for Sexton to showcase his talents and skills against the Magic.
Jalen Brunson (PG – DAL): $5,90 @ DEN
Brunson has been on a tear as of late averaging around 29 Fan Duel points over his last five games. In his last game against the Spurs, Brunson exploded for 48 Fan Duel points. There is a reason to believe that Brunson can keep this momentum going against the Nuggets. He has seen his playing time increase to from about 18 minutes a game to over 30 minutes a game. This extra opportunity has given him time to come into his own and showcase his talent.
This Thursday there are six NBA games which allow for more flexible and better lineups. There a few juicy matchups to choose from and this week the lineup will feature slightly more balance. The highest-ranked player on this list will be Kawhi Leonard who should be in for a monster game against a decidedly weak Lakers team.
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Point Guards
Collin Sexton (PG – CLE): $5,800 @ ORL
Sexton can be hit or miss on any given night, but over his last five games has averaged 29 Fan Duel points. In the last few games, he has played close to an average of 35 minutes a game. There will be plenty of opportunities for Sexton to showcase his talents and skills against the Magic.
Jalen Brunson (PG – DAL): $5,90 @ DEN
Brunson has been on a tear as of late averaging around 29 Fan Duel points over his last five games. In his last game against the Spurs, Brunson exploded for 48 Fan Duel points. There is a reason to believe that Brunson can keep this momentum going against the Nuggets. He has seen his playing time increase to from about 18 minutes a game to over 30 minutes a game. This extra opportunity has given him time to come into his own and showcase his talent.
Shooting Guards
Terrence Ross (SG – ORL): $5,900 vs. CLE
Ross is another hit or miss candidate who is just as likely to get you 30 Fan Duel points as he is to get you 10 Fan Duel points. The opportunity tonight for Ross is too great to pass up. He faces the Cavaliers who are the worst defensive team in the NBA. Ross is a streaky scorer but should be able to score from anywhere and get close to around 30 Fan Duel points.
Reggie Bullock (SG – LAL): $3,600 @ TOR
Bullock is essentially a write off in this scenario and affords us the chance to take a few higher priced players. In what should be a blowout game Bullock might have more opportunity to score and stuff the stat sheet, otherwise, we will essentially punt this spot given the lack of depth at the shooting guard position.
Small Forwards
Kawhi Leonard (SF –TOR): $9,700 vs. LAL
Leonard should be well rested since he last played three days ago so there is no danger of him missing this game unless some unknown injury pops up at the last minute. Leonard’s stats and minutes have been down over the last few games but the Raptors have been trying to manage his workload heading into the playoffs. Look for him to get back on track against the Lakers who give up the eight most Fan Duel points to opposing Small Forwards.
Cedi Osman (SF – CLE): $6,300 @ ORL
Osman should have plenty of opportunities against the Magic. He’s played around 35 minutes in his last five games and has averaged around 29 Fan Duel Points. Against the Magic, he should be provided ample minutes and stuff the stat sheet.
Power Forwards
Pascal Siakam (PF – TOR): $7,800 vs. LAL
Siakam over his last five games has averaged around 34 Fan Duel points. Tonight he faces off against an injured and depleted Lakers squad. Siakam should easily fill the stat sheet against a porous Lakers team and be able to keep pace with 34 Fan Duel points. He is a great value at his current price point.
Aaron Gordon (PF – ORL): $7,300 vs. CLE
Gordon has been consistent over the last few weeks and in his last five games has averaged 33 Fan Duel points. Going against the worst defensive team in the NBA he should easily eclipse his five-game average. Gordon might be underpriced and could be a steal with his current price point facing off against a much weaker team. Look for Gordon to hit around 40 Fan Duel points tonight.
Center
Myles Turner (C – IND): $7,600 vs. OKC
Turner seems to be another play that is priced below what he should be able to output. Over his last five games, Turner has averaged 39 Fan Duel points. His best game in that stretch came against the Bucks, the NBA top ranked defensive team. Tonight he plays the Thunder who are ranked third in defensive rating in the NBA. It appears Turner thrives in defensive matchups and tonight he should hit around 40 Fan Duel points.
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