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NBA Grind Down: Wednesday, March 2nd

by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) Last Updated 2016-03-03 19:32:34

Welcome to the RotoGrinders NBA Grind Down. In this all-encompassing preview of today’s NBA action, every game will be broken down statistically, with several key elements highlighted in our charts.

Vegas lines are broken down to show projected team totals, to give you an idea of who is favored to win, and often more importantly, how many points they’re expected to score. We also provide pace numbers, so you can spot a game that might have a few extra possessions and more opportunities for fantasy points.

We also provide position-by-position matchup rankings for every team, to give you an idea of the players who will be in better situations to succeed. Using Defense versus Position data, every projected starter is listed along with his opponent’s rank in points allowed to players of his position. These color-coded charts will help you spot the best matchups of the night at a glance.

Every game is also broken down by our NBA experts, providing an overview of the game and a selection of players to consider from each contest.

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Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 PM

Charlotte Hornets Philadelphia 76ers
charlottenba Vegas Total 209.5 philadelphianba Vegas Total 209.5
Vegas Sprd -8.5 Vegas Sprd 8.5
Team Proj. 109.0 Team Proj. 100.5
Team Pace 97.70 Team Pace 100.20
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Kemba Walker Courtney Lee Nicolas Batum Marvin Williams Cody Zeller Proj. Starter Ishmael Smith Nik Stauskas Robert Covington Nerlens Noel Jahlil Okafor
Opp. Season 24 15 28 28 30 Opp. Season 13 13 22 24 11
Last 3 Weeks 21 10 25 25 30 Last 3 Weeks 2 4 26 11 7

Charlotte Hornets

Record: 31-28 — Road: 11-19 — Last 10: 7-3

We have an exciting 11-game slate on tap tonight. I will try to keep the team analysis short and focus more on the picks so that it doesn’t take two hours to read the Grind Down. The Hornets have won seven of their last ten games and draw a favorable matchup tonight against the Sixers. They are projected to score 109 points, which is 7.1 points higher than their scoring average.

The Sixers are always a popular team to target players against in daily fantasy basketball, especially when the spread is less than ten points. On the season, Philadelphia is ranked 23rd or worse in all four of the defensive statistics listed above. Give a sizable boost to the Hornets’ offense as a whole in this matchup.

Elite Plays

Kemba Walker
kemba-walker-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$8,200 Salary:$8,100
Position:PG Position:PG
FP/Min:1.00 FP/Min:1.06
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 36.0 37.2 1.2 36.7 0.7
FPPG (FD) 35.9 38.9 3.1 36.1 0.2
TO-Adj. Usage 23.0 23.6 0.6 22.3 -0.7

I generally prefer to use Walker at home (averages five more fantasy points per game in Charlotte), but the matchup is too good to ignore tonight. He has been in terrific form over his last ten games, averaging 38.9 fantasy points per contest. He provides plenty of upside tonight against a Sixers’ defense that is ranked 24th against point guards this season.

Secondary Plays

Nicolas Batum
nicolas-batum-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$6,200 Salary:$6,900
Position:SG Position:SG
FP/Min:0.85 FP/Min:0.94
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 35.3 37.3 2.0 34.6 -0.7
FPPG (FD) 29.9 31.2 1.3 24.7 -5.3
TO-Adj. Usage 17.0 14.5 -2.5 12.1 -4.9

Batum broke out of his slump last night against the Suns, scoring 31 fantasy points in 31 minutes of action. There are a lot of great shooting guard plays at his price point tonight, so he’ll get overlooked by the masses. I prefer the likes of Will Barton, Zach LaVine, and Eric Gordon in cash games, but Batum provides massive upside for GPPs.

Philadelphia 76ers

Record: 8-52 — Home: 5-23 — Last 10: 1-9

The Sixers have lost nine of their last ten games and are listed as 8.5-point underdogs tonight against the Hornets at home. While they do have the fifth lowest team total on the board, it is still 4.1 points above their scoring average.

The Hornets have really picked up their play on the defensive end of the floor recently. They are now ranked ninth in points allowed per game and defensive efficiency. If Jahlil Okafor is active tonight, this is a good spot to fade the Sixers as a whole. However, if Okafor is unable to suit up, it could open the door for a few Sixers.

Elite Plays

NONE – Unless Okafor is ruled out. If that’s the case, Jerami Grant is worth a look in all league formats.

Secondary Plays

NONE – Unless Okafor is ruled out. If that’s the case, Nerlens Noel and Robert Covington would become secondary plays.

Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic – 7:00 PM

Chicago Bulls Orlando Magic
chicagonba Vegas Total 210.0 orlandonba Vegas Total 210.0
Vegas Sprd 4.0 Vegas Sprd -4.0
Team Proj. 103.0 Team Proj. 107.0
Team Pace 98.80 Team Pace 97.30
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Derrick Rose E’Twaun Moore Mike Dunleavy Bobby Portis Pau Gasol Proj. Starter Elfrid Payton Victor Oladipo Mario Hezonja Aaron Gordon Nikola Vucevic
Opp. Season 20 5 21 20 10 Opp. Season 28 14 23 21 26
Last 3 Weeks 15 1 24 20 19 Last 3 Weeks 28 19 13 30 15

Chicago Bulls

Record: 30-29 — Road: 11-18 — Last 10: 3-7

The Bulls have lost seven of their last ten games and will look to end their slide tonight against the Magic. They are playing in the tail end of a back-to-back though, and Vegas has them listed as 4-point underdogs. The Bulls are projected to score 103 points, which is slightly higher than their scoring average.

The Magic have been an average team defensively, ranking between 14th and 20th in all four of the defensive categories listed above. This is a decent spot for the Bulls’ offense as a whole. The one injury to monitor here is Taj Gibson. He hurt his hamstring last night and has been downgraded to doubtful. Derrick Rose will be a strong play moving forward, but I will be avoiding him tonight. Not only is he playing in a back-to-back situation, but there are a lot of great options at his position.

Elite Plays

Pau Gasol
pau-gasol-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$9,300 Salary:$8,700
Position:C Position:C
FP/Min:1.21 FP/Min:1.30
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 32.1 32.9 0.8 33.9 1.8
FPPG (FD) 38.8 44.0 5.2 45.5 6.7
TO-Adj. Usage 21.3 22.5 1.2 21.8 0.5

Gasol doesn’t get the recognition that he deserves in daily fantasy basketball. He has one of the highest floors of any center in the NBA and he has shown that he has 70 fantasy point type of upside. He already sees a boost with Jimmy Butler, Joakim Noah, and Nikola Mirotic out, and now Taj Gibson may be out as well. Gasol is an elite tournament play tonight and I don’t mind using him in cash games on sites that allow you to roster two centers.

Bobby Portis
bobby-portis-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$4,400 Salary:$4,800
Position:PF Position:PF
FP/Min:0.88 FP/Min:0.94
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 17.7 24.4 6.7 24.7 7.0
FPPG (FD) 15.7 22.5 6.9 22.9 7.2
TO-Adj. Usage 18.1 17.5 -0.6 16.9 -1.2

Portis has played well over his last ten games, averaging 22.5 fantasy points in 24.4 minutes per contest. On the season, he is averaging 0.88 fantasy points per minute. Taj Gibson has been downgraded to doubtful, which means we may finally see what Portis can do with a full complement of minutes. If Gibson is ruled out, Portis would immediately step into the starting lineup and be asked to play 30+ minutes.

Secondary Plays

NONE

Orlando Magic

Record: 26-33 — Home: 16-15 — Last 10: 5-5

The Magic are 5-5 in their last ten games and we got a full heaping of “Skiles being Skiles” last night. Minutes are always a concern with the Magic players, but hopefully that won’t be an issue tonight. The Magic are projected to score 107 points against the Bulls, which is 6.1 points above their scoring average.

The Bulls have been atrocious defensively ever since Jimmy Butler went down. They have allowed at least 100 points in every game without Butler and they are now ranked 25th in fantasy points allowed per game. Evan Fournier is not expected to play tonight, which should give a small minutes boost to Victor Oladipo, Aaron Gordon, Mario Hezonja, and even Elfrid Payton.

Elite Plays

Victor Oladipo
victor-oladipo-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$7,000 Salary:$7,300
Position:SG Position:SG
FP/Min:0.88 FP/Min:0.96
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 32.0 37.1 5.1 34.8 2.8
FPPG (FD) 28.2 31.3 3.2 30.0 1.9
TO-Adj. Usage 19.6 18.8 -0.8 19.7 0.1

After Skiles ruined a lot of hopes and dreams last night, the entire Magic team will likely see a dip in ownership. I’m willing to look past a single game though, as Orlando is in a good spot against the reeling Bulls. Oladipo has been terrific over his last ten games, averaging 31.3 fantasy points in 37.1 minutes per contest. He also draws a nice matchup against E’Twaun Moore.

Aaron Gordon
aaron-gordon-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$6,500 Salary:$6,900
Position:PF Position:PF
FP/Min:0.91 FP/Min:0.96
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 22.7 29.9 7.2 29.9 7.2
FPPG (FD) 20.6 32.8 12.2 31.8 11.2
TO-Adj. Usage 14.7 16.2 1.5 17.5 2.8

Gordon didn’t play bad last night, but since he was playing with the other starters, he received the same treatment. He should be able to bounce back tonight against a depleted Bulls’ frontcourt that is ranked 21st against power forwards this season. Don’t hesitate to jump right back on the Gordon bandwagon tonight.

Secondary Plays

Nikola Vucevic
nikola-vucevic-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$8,100 Salary:$8,000
Position:C Position:C
FP/Min:1.09 FP/Min:1.16
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 31.8 33.4 1.6 29.5 -2.3
FPPG (FD) 34.7 39.0 4.3 36.2 1.5
TO-Adj. Usage 22.6 25.0 2.4 27.5 4.9

Vucevic is more of a tournament play for me tonight. His price is a little too high to use in cash games, but I expect his ownership to be down after last night’s dud. Vucevic has been terrific over his last ten games, averaging 39 fantasy points per contest. He also draws one of the best matchups that a center could possibly have.

Elfrid Payton
elfrid-payton-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$5,300 Salary:$5,100
Position:PG Position:PG
FP/Min:0.83 FP/Min:0.89
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 29.4 30.0 0.6 26.7 -2.7
FPPG (FD) 24.4 25.4 1.1 22.4 -2.0
TO-Adj. Usage 18.1 15.9 -2.2 16.0 -2.0

Payton is going to be less than 5% owned tonight. Point guard is always one of the deepest positions and with his minutes in flux, no one is going to use him. While I don’t like him for cash games, he is a terrific GPP play. The Bulls are awful at defending point guards and with Evan Fournier out, Payton could end up playing 30+ minutes tonight.

Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors – 7:30 PM

Utah Jazz Toronto Raptors
utahnba Vegas Total 194.0 torontonba Vegas Total 194.0
Vegas Sprd 6.0 Vegas Sprd -6.0
Team Proj. 94.0 Team Proj. 100.0
Team Pace 93.40 Team Pace 95.40
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Shelvin Mack Rodney Hood Gordon Hayward Derrick Favors Rudy Gobert Proj. Starter Kyle Lowry DeMar DeRozan James Johnson Luis Scola Jonas Valanciunas
Opp. Season 3 11 4 3 18 Opp. Season 8 2 3 1 3
Last 3 Weeks 4 8 11 3 21 Last 3 Weeks 18 24 10 4 15

Utah Jazz

Record: 28-31 — Road: 9-19 — Last 10: 4-6

This is one of those games that we can just gloss over tonight. The Jazz and Raptors have two of the best defenses in the NBA, which is why the total for the game is set at only 194 points. The Jazz are only projected to score 94 points, which is the lowest team total and the second lowest projected point differential on the board.

The Raptors have been stout defensively this season, ranking 11th or better in all four of the defensive categories listed above. With such a low team total, the Jazz are an easy team to avoid altogether tonight. Derrick Favors, Gordon Hayward, and Shelvin Mack have all been playing well, but they are overpriced for this matchup.

Elite Plays

NONE

Secondary Plays

NONE

Toronto Raptors

Record: 39-19 — Home: 21-6 — Last 10: 7-3

The Raptors have won seven of their last ten games and are now 39-19 overall. They are listed as 6-point favorites tonight against the Jazz in what should be the slowest paced game on the schedule. The Raptors are only projected to score 100 points, which is the fourth lowest on the board.

The Jazz continue to move up the defensive rankings. On the season, they are ranked third in points allowed per game and second in fantasy points allowed per game. With such a large slate on tap tonight, there is no reason to force anyone from this game into your lineup. Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are affordable on DraftKings, but my plan is to avoid this game completely.

Elite Plays

NONE

Secondary Plays

NONE

Portland Trail Blazers at Boston Celtics – 7:30 PM

Portland Trail Blazers Boston Celtics
portlandnba Vegas Total 217.5 bostonnba Vegas Total 217.5
Vegas Sprd 4.5 Vegas Sprd -4.5
Team Proj. 106.5 Team Proj. 111.0
Team Pace 97.70 Team Pace 101.50
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Damian Lillard C.J. McCollum Al-Farouq Aminu Noah Vonleh Mason Plumlee Proj. Starter Isaiah Thomas Avery Bradley Jae Crowder Amir Johnson Jared Sullinger
Opp. Season 1 7 19 26 27 Opp. Season 15 18 6 19 25
Last 3 Weeks 16 18 15 27 28 Last 3 Weeks 3 25 6 18 26

Portland Trail Blazers

Record: 33-28 — Road: 14-16 — Last 10: 9-1

The Blazers have won nine of their last ten games, including an impressive blowout win over the Knicks last night. They travel to Boston to take on the Celtics tonight in what should be a good game environment for fantasy production. The Blazers are projected to score 106.5 points, which is 2.9 points above their scoring average.

The Celtics may be ranked third in defensive efficiency, but with their fast pace of play, they are a pretty mediocre matchup for fantasy production. This is a bad matchup for the Blazers though, as the Celtics are very good at defending opposing backcourts. The way to beat Boston is down low, but it’s hard to really trust any of the Blazers bigs given their limited minute upside. Damian Lillard, Mason Plumlee, and Ed Davis are decent tournament plays tonight, but I will be avoiding all three in cash games.

Elite Plays

NONE

Secondary Plays

NONE

Boston Celtics

Record: 36-25 — Home: 20-10 — Last 10: 7-3

The Celtics have won seven of their last ten games and are now 36-25 overall. They are listed as 4.5-point favorites tonight against the Blazers in what should be a fun game to watch. The Celtics are projected to score 111 points, which is the third highest team total on the board and five points above their scoring average.

The Blazers have been an average defensive team this season, ranking 14th in points allowed per game and 13th in fantasy points allowed per game. This seems like a great environment for fantasy production, but I’m having a hard time finding anyone that really stands out in this matchup.

Elite Plays

NONE

Secondary Plays

Isaiah Thomas
isaiah-thomas-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$7,800 Salary:$7,400
Position:PG Position:PG
FP/Min:1.08 FP/Min:1.16
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 32.4 32.5 0.1 31.5 -0.9
FPPG (FD) 35.0 35.9 0.9 33.9 -1.1
TO-Adj. Usage 25.8 27.5 1.7 28.3 2.4

I have Thomas listed as a secondary play, but given his price on DraftKings ($7,400), he is certainly in play in all league formats. The Blazers have been much better against point guards over the last few weeks, but are still ranked 15th against the position on the season. Thomas comes into the game in great form, averaging 35.9 fantasy points in his last ten games.

New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets – 8:00 PM

New Orleans Pelicans Houston Rockets
neworleansnba Vegas Total 219.0 houstonnba Vegas Total 219.0
Vegas Sprd 5.5 Vegas Sprd -5.5
Team Proj. 106.8 Team Proj. 112.3
Team Pace 98.60 Team Pace 99.80
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Norris Cole Eric Gordon Dante Cunningham Anthony Davis Alexis Ajinca Proj. Starter Patrick Beverley James Harden Trevor Ariza Josh Smith Dwight Howard
Opp. Season 14 22 30 30 16 Opp. Season 17 25 12 14 29
Last 3 Weeks 1 17 28 29 1 Last 3 Weeks 26 16 12 15 24

New Orleans Pelicans

Record: 23-35 — Road: 7-22 — Last 10: 5-5

The Pelicans have been playing better basketball over the last month of play, but are still 12 games below .500 on the season. Tonight they head to Houston to take on the Rockets in a game that should be filled with fantasy goodness. The Pelicans are projected to score 106.8 points, which is 3.8 points above their scoring average.

The Rockets are always one of my favorite teams to target players against. They play at a fast pace, they are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, and they are usually competitive (which can’t be said about the Sixers, Lakers, and Suns). Anthony Davis says that he is 100% and that he’s ready to go tonight. He is officially listed as probable, while Bryce Desean-Jones and Omer Asik have both been ruled out.

Elite Plays

Eric Gordon
eric-gordon-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$5,300 Salary:$5,100
Position:SG Position:SG
FP/Min:0.69 FP/Min:0.75
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 33.4 33.8 0.4 33.8 0.4
FPPG (FD) 23.0 40.6 17.6 40.6 17.6
TO-Adj. Usage 17.2 26.0 8.7 26.0 8.7

The Pelicans wasted no time getting Gordon back into the mix of things. After an extended absence, Gordon played 34 minutes against the Wolves, scoring 40 fantasy points. With Bryce Desean-Jones out, Gordon should see minutes in the low to mid-30s again tonight against a Rockets’ defense that has struggled against shooting guards all season.

Secondary Plays

Anthony Davis
anthony-davis-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$10,200 Salary:$10,100
Position:PF Position:PF
FP/Min:1.24 FP/Min:1.31
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 35.7 36.9 1.2 39.3 3.6
FPPG (FD) 44.2 47.7 3.5 57.1 12.9
TO-Adj. Usage 24.6 27.2 2.6 28.5 3.9

Even though he has burned me time and time again, I have been one of the only Brow supporters that hasn’t jumped ship yet. We have seen flashes of his 2014-15 upside and he has really picked up his play overall ever since Tyreke Evans went down. While I love Davis in tournaments, I am planning a full fade in cash games. The injury risk is always there with Mr. Glass Pelican and he surprisingly hasn’t fared that well against the Rockets this season – averaging 38.1 fantasy points in three meetings.

Jrue Holiday
jrue-holiday-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$7,700 Salary:$7,800
Position:PG Position:PG
FP/Min:1.07 FP/Min:1.15
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 26.7 31.2 4.5 31.8 5.1
FPPG (FD) 28.7 38.9 10.2 37.6 8.9
TO-Adj. Usage 24.8 28.2 3.4 26.4 1.6

Holiday is producing at an elite level. Over his last ten games, he is averaging 38.9 fantasy points in 31.2 minutes per contest. His usage rate has been off the charts during that stretch, although it could come down a bit with Eric Gordon back in the lineup. Holiday is a little too expensive for me to target in cash games, but he makes a great tournament play in this uptempo game against the Rockets.

Houston Rockets

Record: 29-31 — Home: 16-14 — Last 10: 4-6

The Rockets have lost four of their last ten games and are now two below .500 on the season. They have a chance to right the ship tonight against the Pelicans at home. The Rockets have an implied team total of 112.3 points. Not only do the Rockets have the highest team projection, but they also have the sixth highest projected point differential.

It’s hard to believe, but the Pelicans were actually a pretty decent defensive team last season. Those days are long gone though, as they are ranked 21st or worse in all four of the defensive statistics listed above. The Rockets have the highest team total on the board and there are three great fantasy options on my radar here.

Elite Plays

James Harden
james-harden-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$10,700 Salary:$10,400
Position:SG Position:SG
FP/Min:1.24 FP/Min:1.36
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 37.6 39.3 1.7 41.0 3.4
FPPG (FD) 46.7 50.6 3.9 50.8 4.1
TO-Adj. Usage 27.4 28.0 0.6 27.9 0.5

There are a lot of superstars in play tonight. If I had to narrow it down to my favorite two, it would be Harden and Chris Paul. Harden has averaged over 50 fantasy points per game in his last ten outings. He draws a favorable matchup against the Pelicans and could end up playing close to 40 minutes.

Dwight Howard
dwight-howard-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$8,100 Salary:$7,600
Position:C Position:C
FP/Min:1.05 FP/Min:1.13
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 32.6 35.8 3.2 35.8 3.2
FPPG (FD) 34.2 37.4 3.2 37.2 3.0
TO-Adj. Usage 15.4 17.1 1.7 18.0 2.6

Howard is slowly gaining traction in DFS, but for whatever reason, people have been refusing to play him. He has been one of the best centers in the NBA over the last two months and he is coming off of a ten game stretch where he averaged 37.4 fantasy points per contest. He should dominate the paint tonight against the Pelicans.

Secondary Plays

Trevor Ariza
trevor-ariza-300x200 FanDuel: DraftKings:
Salary:$6,500 Salary:$6,100
Position:SF Position:SF
FP/Min:0.71 FP/Min:0.77
Statistics Season Average Last 10 Games Last 10 +/- Last 5 Games Last 5 +/-
Minutes 34.9 37.2 2.3 37.6 2.7
FPPG (FD) 24.9 30.2 5.4 36.3 11.4
TO-Adj. Usage 13.6 13.6 0.0 13.8 0.3

Ariza has really played well recently, averaging 36.3 fantasy points in 37.6 minutes over his last five games. He is a streaky player and he is currently playing with a ton of confidence. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Pelicans. He is a borderline elite play in all league formats, although he’s my third favorite target on the Rockets.

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Derek Farnsworth (Notorious)

Derek Farnsworth (aka Notorious) is a lead RotoGrinders Expert and one of the most recognizable names and faces in all of DFS. Before joining the RotoGrinders team, Derek received a Master’s Degree from the University of Utah. When he’s not busy providing content, he’s dominating the DFS industry as evidenced by his consistent top rankings in several sports and multiple Live Final appearances. Noto provides expert NBA, NFL, MLB, and PGA analysis for RotoGrinders Premium members on a daily basis and has also been nominated for five different Fantasy Sports Writer’s Association (FSWA) awards. Follow Noto on X – @RG_Notorious