DFS Alerts
Tony Allen (hamstring) questionable for Tuesday
Tony Allen did not play on Saturday against the Warriors and is considered questionable for Tuesday. Since the Grizzlies have nothing left to play for it is likely that Allen will not be available. We should have an update tomorrow after the Grizzlies shootaround.
As reported by: Ronald Tillery
J.J. Barea (groin) will play against the Jazz
J.J. Barea will play against the Jazz but there is no word yet if he will start. Barea was on an absolute tear with Williams out so there is a chance he can start with the Mavericks fighting for a spot in the playoffs. Barea’s ownership will be low making him a strong tournament play on a full slate. Justin Anderson will be a risky low-end option coming off the bench on Monday.
As reported by: Dave McMenamin Other tagged players: Justin Anderson Deron Williams (hernia) will play on Monday
Williams is expected to start against his former team on Monday. Williams is dealing with a hernia and only played 28 minutes last night. With J.J. Barea also expected back, Williams ceiling is considerably lower. Williams has only really exceeded value when he plays more than 32 minutes and it’s tough think he will after playing last night.
As reported by: Dave McMenamin Other tagged players: J.J. Barea Luke Babbitt to replace Alexis Ajinca in the starting lineup
Luke Babbitt returns to the starting lineup against the Bulls and should be considered a strong tournament play. His ownership will likely be low due to the fact his starting nod came after lineups locked. Babbitt is averaging 33.4 DraftKings fpts over his last six games. Babbitt is averaging 32 minutes in those six games so his floor should be relatively high. He has busted this year in favorable spots so he does still carry some risk.
As reported by: Brett Dawson Other tagged players: Alexis Ajinca Nets starters: Larkin, Ellington, Bogdanovic, McCullough, and Sims on Monday
The Nets will replace the injured Thomas Robinson with Henry Sims. The rest of the starting five remains the same from the previous game. Sims is a GPP dart throw that does not have more than 23 fpts upside. Since his salary is sub-4k on both major sites, he should be able to exceed value against the Wizards but gets a tough match up with Marcin Gortat. Expect Sims to play 30+ minutes if he can stay out of foul trouble, making him a viable tournament option.
As reported by: Yes Network Other tagged players: Wayne Ellington, Otto Porter Jr., Chris McCullough, Henry Sims Wizards starters: Sessions, Thornton, Porter, Dudley, and Gortat on Monday.
The Wizards will replace Beal and Morris with Thornton and Dudley respectively. Thornton should be considered a strong play against his former team. He is coming off a 30.3 fpts game last night and should be able to exceed value with his salary at a minimum across the industry. Dudley started for the Wizards before they acquired Morris so he deserves tournament consideration against the Nets. Dudley has exceeded value four consecutive when he gets 28+ minutes. Expect Dudley to play 28-32 minutes with the Wizards so shorthanded.
As reported by: Yes Network Other tagged players: Jared Dudley, Marcus Thornton, Otto Porter Jr., Marcin Gortat Markieff Morris (rest) ruled out on Monday
Morris will not be playing against the Nets and no word has been given if he will play in the season finale on Wednesday. No official replacement has been named at this time but we should have some information soon. Expect Jared Dudley to start with Nene also expected to be rested.
As reported by: @Wizards Other tagged players: Jared Dudley, Nene Hilario Kobe Bryant (shoulder) to start on Monday
Bryant will be making his last career start on the road against the Thunder. Bryant should be considered a viable tournament option but carries considerable risk after taking 22 shots last night. Bryant will likely play 27-30 minutes and could be owned more than usual after hitting 9x yesterday. Bryant has two 40+ fpts games this month so the upside is there for GPPs.
As reported by: Randy Renner Corey Brewer (shoulder) will play on Monday
Corey Brewer was questionable with a shoulder injury but will play against the Timberwolves. Brewer will be coming off the bench and is a low-end DFS option in this spot. Brewer will be playing against his former team so there is a chance he makes value with the Rockets playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
As reported by: Craig Ackerman Bradley Beal (pelvis) ruled out on Monday
Beal will not play against the Nets on Monday. His replacement has not been named at this time. We should have some information soon with the Wizards starting in the second wave of games.
As reported by: Jorge Castillo J.J. Barea (groin) expected to be available on Monday
J.J. Barea is expected to play on Monday but has not been officially confirmed. Barea will likely play off the bench with Deron Williams also healthy. Barea is a low-end option and will have a low ownership percentage coming off an injury. Barea is not a cash game option and does not have much tournament appeal against the Jazz.
As reported by: Eddie Sefko Other tagged players: Deron Williams Bulls starters: Butler, Holiday, Dunleavy, Mirotic, and Felicio
The Bulls will go with a whole new starting lineup with Rose, Gasol, and Gibson out. Jimmy Butler will be starting at PG and will have the ball in his hands a ton. His usage should be through the roof and he is an elite option with the Bulls missing their starters. Justin Holiday is a viable cheap option and should play 28-32 minutes on Monday.
As reported by: Vincent Goodwill Other tagged players: Justin Holiday, Mike Dunleavy, Nikola Mirotic, Cristiano Felicio Cody Zeller ruled out on Monday; Al Jefferson to start in his place
Zeller is out on Monday and Jefferson will start at center. Big Al should be considered an elite punt play on DraftKings against his former team. This game has major playoffs implications so we should see the starters playing 32-35 minutes. Jefferson should be used in cash games and GPPs with a solid floor and 50+ fpts upside.
As reported by: Rick Bonnell
John Wall ruled out for Monday
John Wall will not be playing against the Nets on Monday. The Wizards have not named their starters with three players ruled out. We may not have the official starters until after lineups lock on FanDuel because the Wizards play in the second wave of games.
As reported by: Jorge Castillo Alexis Ajinca ruled out for Monday
Ajinca will not suit up tonight against the Bulls, leaving an already short-handed squad in a lot of trouble. His absence should lead to a slight uptick in minutes for Omer Asik and Kendrick Perkins (one of them will have to be on the floor in most situations), while Dante Cunningham, Luke Babbitt, Jordan Hamilton and James Ennis should all see somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 minutes. Cunningham and Babbitt will likely see as much court time as they can handle, making them both viable DFS punt plays.
As reported by: Brett Dawson Other tagged players: Omer Asik, Kendrick Perkins, Dante Cunningham, Luke Babbitt