DFS Alerts
Jonas Valanciunas confirmed as starting tonight
Jonas Valanciunas has been confirmed as in the starting lineup and makes for a solid GPP option tonight. Valanciunas did have a letdown in his last game, so his ownership should not be as high. The Nuggets struggle inside and Valanciunas should be able to get a double-double tonight.
As reported by: Raptors MR
Kevin Martin, Kevin Garnett, and Nikola Pekovic all doubtful for Tuesday
Kevin Garnett and Kevin Martin have both missed four consecutive games and are listed as doubtful for the next one. Nikola Pekovic returns to the injury list and is also doubtful for tomorrow. Gorgui Dieng and Zach LaVine have been playing well in their absence and will be elite options tomorrow against the Lakers
As reported by: Jerry Zgoda Other tagged players: Kevin Garnett, Nikola Pekovic, Zach LaVine, Gorgui Dieng Bryce Dejean-Jones will start again for Tyreke Evans tonight
Bryce Dejean-Jones will be making his third consecutive start tonight for Tyreke Evans. Dejean-Jones salary has jumped a bit so he is no longer an elite punt option. Dejean-Jones is still under $4k on DK and should allow you to fit some other studs into the lineup.
As reported by: Pelicans PR Marc Gasol confirmed in the starting lineup tonight
Marc Gasol has been confirmed as starting tonight and is an elite option against the Pelicans. Marc does not have a ton of upside due to the slow pace the Grizzlies play at, yet should still be able to exceed value tonight.
As reported by: Eric Hasseltine Matt Barnes (hamstring) ruled out on Monday
Matt Barnes has been ruled out tonight against the Pelicans. Jeff Green will likely pick up the minutes left behind by Barnes and is a solid option tonight. Green has been playing well and averaged 38.91 FPs in his last three games. Green has the upside needed to win tournaments with a decent floor in an uptempo game.
As reported by: Ronald Tillery Other tagged players: Jeff Green Dirk Nowitzki returns to the starting lineup on Monday after resting last night
Dirk Nowitzki will be in the starting lineup tonight and is a mid-range option against the Hawks. Nowitzki’s return sends Raymond Felton back to the bench and he is a low-end option on such a large slate. Wesley Matthews is the better option in for Dallas tonight.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: Raymond Felton, Wesley Matthews Tyreke Evans (knee) confirmed as out for tonight
Tyreke Evans has been ruled out of Monday’s contest and Bryce Dejean-Jones will take start in his place. Evans has missed multiple games this season due to the injury and is a risky DFS option even when he returns. Bryce Dejean-Jones will get another start in his place and is a viable punt option. Dejean-Jones does not have a ton of upside at this price.
As reported by: Daniel Sallerson Other tagged players: Bryce Dejean-Jones Jameer Nelson (wrist) officially out tonight
Jameer Nelson will miss another game with a wrist injury and rookie Emmanuel Mudiay will start in his place. With the Nuggets playing the Raptors tonight, Mudiay’s upside might be limited. Mudiay has been hitting value recently but we are still waiting for the breakout game that propels him. Mudiay is still a solid DFS option tonight and will continue to be the rest of this season.
As reported by: Harrison Wind Other tagged players: Emmanuel Mudiay Salah Mejri (knee) out on Monday
Salah Mejri will be out of the lineup tonight with a knee injury. He had been seen less minutes with the Mavs healthy and is no longer a DFS option. Salah should get a look again in the future if Zaza Pachulia is to sit.
As reported by: Dwain Price Other tagged players: Zaza Pachulia Otto Porter (hip, back) will play on Monday
Otto Porter was only able to play 12 minutes on Wednesday but will be back in the starting lineup tonight against the Thunder. Porter is an extremely risky option and should be avoided tonight. The Wizards are projected to get blown out, making Kelly Oubre a better punt option with the possibility of garbage time.
As reported by: J. Michael Other tagged players: Kelly Oubre Ersan Ilyasova (thigh) and Reggie Jackson (dehydration) to play tonight
Ersan Ilyasova will be back in the starting lineup tonight against the Nets. Ilyasova gets a tough matchup against Thad Young and should strictly be used for tournaments. Ilyasova was slumping a bit before he got injured and will need to prove that has fully recovered before we can recommend him as an option with upside. Reggie Jackson will also play tonight and should be able to have his way against Donald Sloan. Jackson is also a GPP option only due to his boom-or-bust play of late. Look for the Pistons to dominate the Nets and get their bench guys some extra run. Stanley Johnson and Brandon Jennings are viable punt options that can help differentiate in tournaments.
As reported by: Rod Beard Other tagged players: Reggie Jackson, Stanley Johnson, Brandon Jennings Matt Barnes a game-time decision tonight
Matt Barnes is a game-time decision for tonight’s tilt with the Pelicans. If he’s unable to go, look for a combination of Jeff Green, Courtney Lee and Tony Allen to eat up his playing time. The Grizzlies aren’t starting either Barnes or Green at this point, so Zach Randolph may also see a slight uptick in playing time. Jeff Green has been on fire as of late and shouldn’t be a popular DFS play tonight even with that considered.
As reported by: Scott Kushner
Tyreke Evans unlikely to play vs Grizzlies
The Pelicans are being cautious with Tyreke Evans and it is unlikely he will play tonight. Bryce Dejean-Jones will get another start in his place and makes for a viable punt option. Dejean-Jones will be a chalky play due to his low salary and is better off used in cash games rather than tournaments due to his low upside and high ownership. Jrue Holiday and Norris Cole will also see a bump in value but both have seen their salaries jump a ton and don’t provide a ton of upside tonight against the Grizzlies.
As reported by: John Reid Other tagged players: Bryce Dejean-Jones, Jrue Holiday, Norris Cole Tiago Splitter out Monday
Tiago Splitter has been ruled out of Monday;s contest against the Mavs. Splitter has played in 13 consecutive games and has yet to really make a fantasy impact. Mike Muscala will pick up the minutes in place of Splitter, but is also not much of a DFS option tonight. Al Horford will likely see upwards of 30 minutes tonight and is an elite mid-range option matched up against Zaza Pachulia.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Other tagged players: Al Horford, Mike Muscala Jordan Hill starting for Ian Mahinmi on Monday
Jordan Hill has been confirmed the starter tonight for the injured Ian Mahinmi. Hill is coming off a 45.75 FPs night on Saturday and will be a chalky pick with his salary still under $5k on DK. Myles Turner will continue to start and should also be a chalky pick tonight with his recent stretch of strong play. Both Hill and Turner are risky plays with a tough matchup against the Cavs. Both players will also see a lot of minutes tonight but Hill will likely have to play on the perimeter guarding Kevin Love.
As reported by: Mark Montieth Other tagged players: Myles Turner