DFS Alerts
Raptors starters: Lowry, DeRozan, Powell, Scola, Valanciunas
Norman Powell was the only starter that played in the Raptors final game of the season. Powell had 49.3 FanDuel fpts in the season finale but is not a viable DFS option against the Pacers. Indiana is 5th in DvP and 8th in DRE vs SFs for the whole season, limiting Powell’s upside. DeRozan should be considered a contrarian tournament option and his ownership should be low with Harden, Thompson, and Matthews on the slate. The Pacers will likely switch Paul George onto DeRozan to help contain him and with a 195 projected total, there is not a ton of upside there.
As reported by: Doug Smith Other tagged players: DeMar DeRozan, Norman Powell, Luis Scola, Jonas Valanciunas
Tim Hardaway Jr. (groin) a game-time decision
Tim Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a groin injury but is not a DFS option even if he does play. Kent Bazemore is expected to start and Thabo Sefolosha is used as his backup. Bazemore is a viable GPP play if you are not paying up for Kevin Durant tonight. Thabo Sefolosha is also a low-end option and does not have a ton of tournament upside.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Other tagged players: Kent Bazemore, Thabo Sefolosha J.J. Barea (groin) and Devin Harris (thumb) are probable for tonight; David Lee (plantar fasciitis) is doubtful
Barea was unable to play in two out of the last three games for the Mavericks due to a strained groin. The starters have not been announced yet but Barea is expected to come off the bench. Barea’s price has fallen to $5,100 on both major sites, leaving us some potential upside. Barea is a risky play due to the groin injury and could see his ownership levels remain low. Devin Harris will also play off the bench but is not a viable DFS option. David Lee is not expected to play in Game 1 so Salah Mejri and Charlie Villanueva become low-end options off the bench. Dirk Nowitzki has not played center much this season so expect Zaza Pachulia to see about 24-28 minutes. Pachulia’s salary ($3,300 on DK) makes him an elite punt option.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: Devin Harris, David Lee, Charlie Villanueva, Salah Mejri, Zaza Pachulia Nuggets starters: Mudiay, Harris, Mike Miller, Jokic, Nurkic
True to form, we have a last minute scratch with Mike Miller replacing JaKarr Sampson. Gary Harris will also play after being questionable all day with a groin injury. Nikola Jokic has the highest ceiling of the Nuggets big men but Jusuf Nurkic has the higher upside based on price.
As reported by: @Nuggets Other tagged players: Mike Miller, JaKarr Sampson, Gary Harris, Nikola Jokic, Jusuf Nurkic Kobe Bryant to start the final game of his career against the Jazz
Bryant will be the starting for the final time in his storied career. Kobe should be considered an elite option against the Jazz with Favors and Gobert out of the lineup. Bryant does not have any minutes restrictions and will be playing for the win tonight.
It’s been a great year. Thanks to everyone for following along this entire season.
Tony Allen officially ruled out
Tony Allen will not play against the Warriors. Vince Carter scored 30.3 fpts against the Warriors on Saturday but is a boom-or-bust option with the Warriors favored by 17.5 tonight. Matt Barnes will try to continue his strong play after scoring 51.3 fpts on Saturday. Barnes ownership will likely be high on the late slate.
As reported by: Ronald Tillery Other tagged players: Matt Barnes Jazz starters: Mack, Hood, Hayward, Lyles, Withey
Trey Lyles will replace Derrick Favors and Jeff Withey will replace Rudy Gobert. Both Lyles and Withey have some nice upside against the Lakers but expect Gordon Hayward and Rodney Hood to take all the shots. Lyles has some tournament appeal having scored 30+ fpts in two out of his last three starts.
As reported by: Aaron Falk Other tagged players: Rodney Hood, Gordon Hayward, Trey Lyles, Jeff Withey Clippers starters: Rivers, Prigioni, Mbah a Moute, Pierce, and Aldrich
Clippers will only have Luc Mbah a Moute is their regular starter against the Suns on Wednesday. Rivers should be considered an elite punt option and could see over 30 minutes. Cole Aldrich is also an elite option and should be heavily owned in the late slate. Alex Len makes for an interesting pivot in this game.
As reported by: Craig Grialou Other tagged players: Pablo Prigioni, Pablo Prigioni, Paul Pierce, Cole Aldrich Derrick Favors (knee) and Alec Burks (knee) ruled out for tonight
Favors and Burks have been ruled out of the last game of the season. The Rockets are in control of their game so the Jazz have nothing to play for. This will be the Mamba show so sit back and enjoy. Gordon Hayward and Rodney Hood figure to pick up most of the usage with Favors out. Hood torched the Lakers in their last game and will likely get overlooked on the late slate with Bryant, Booker, and Thompson also available.
As reported by: Jody Genessy Other tagged players: Alec Burks Derrick Favors may not play on Wednesday
Favors did not go through shootaround leaving a possibility that he does not play against the Lakers. We will provide an update once it becomes official. If Favors does not play expect Trey Lyles to start and be a upside play that will be under-owned in tournaments.
As reported by: Jody Genessy Other tagged players: Trey Lyles Kings starters: Curry, McLemore, Anderson, Koufos, and Cauley-Stein
Curry should be considered an elite option coming off a 20 points and 15 assists performance. The Rockets are favored by 15.5 points making it tough to recommend any other Kings players. The Kings have nothing to play for so we should rookie Willie Cauley-Stein playing over 32 minutes for the fifth time in the last six games. WCS is an interesting GPP play because of the minutes.
As reported by: Jason Jones Other tagged players: Ben McLemore, James Anderson, Kosta Koufos, Willie Cauley-Stein Spurs starters: Miller, Green, Anderson, Bonner, and Marjanovic
Boban should be considered an elite option against the Mavs on Wednesday. There is some concern about his minutes after playing 22 minutes last night. Marjanovic has not exceeded value in consecutive games this season but is still price low enough to provide a minimum of 5x in 20 minutes.
As reported by: Bobby Karalla Other tagged players: Danny Green, Kyle Anderson, Matt Bonner, Boban Marjanovic Mavs starters: Williams, Matthews, Anderson, Nowitzki, and Pachulia
The Mavericks are jockeying for positioning in the playoffs and will need a victory to solidify the 6th seed. All the Mavs starters should be limited in this with the Spurs sitting their starters out. It’ll be tough to see much upside in any of the starters with the lowest projected total of the night (187.5).
Other tagged players: Wesley Matthews, Justin Anderson, Dirk Nowitzki, Zaza Pachulia Cavaliers starters: Dellavedova, McRae, Jefferson, Frye, and Thompson
Dellavedova will replace Kyrie Irving in the starting lineup. He has the highest upside of any of the Cavaliers tonight with the ball in his hands so much. Jordan McRae should be able to provide value but does have a ton of upside.
As reported by: Mark Champion Other tagged players: Jordan McRae, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Tristan Thompson Kendall Marshall to start with Nik Stauskas ruled out
Marshall will be starting in place of Stauskas tonight. Nik had a sore knee and did not want to risk any further injury. Marshall is a minimum priced player across the industry that warrants a GPP dart throw with the start. He does not have a ton of upside and will not be heavily owned with the news coming out so late.
As reported by: Michael Preston Other tagged players: Nik Stauskas