DFS Alerts
J.J. Barea probable for tonights game
The veteran point guard is expected to play tonight against the Charlotte Hornets. At only $3,600 on DraftKings and $4,500 on FanDuel, Barea has some value as a punt play as he’s scored more than 20 fantasy points in each of his last three games – more viable with the lower price tag on DraftKings.
As reported by: Dwain Price on Twitter
Kirk Hinrich out tonight
Kirk Hinrich will remain sidelined tonight against the Thunder after receiving an injection in his injured toe yesterday.
As reported by: Vincent Goodwill Kevin Martin takes part in morning shoot around
Kevin Martin took part in this morning’s shoot around increasing the likelihood that he plays tonight against the heat. The streaky Martin is always in play as a GPP option and is one of the better SG options at his price range for tonight’s slate.
As reported by: Kyle Ratke on Twitter Meyers Leonard heads to the lockers
Meyers Leonard is out with an ankle injury.
As reported by: Tony Jones on Twitter
Nikola Vucevic out
Nikola Vucevic exited Wednesday’s game against the Rockets with a knee injury.
As reported by: Jonathan Feigen on Twitter Patrick Beverley feels ill will not return
Patrick Beverley exits the game against the Magic.
As reported by: Rockets on Twitter John Henson aiming to play Friday
John Henson has been suffering from an Achilles injury but is hopeful to return on Friday against the Knicks.
As reported by: Gery Woelfel on Twitter Marcus Thornton Starting
As expected Marcus Thornton will join James Harden, Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, and Ty Lawson in the starting lineup for the Rockets. He has been playing well in this role and should have a good game tonight against the three-guard setup for the Magic
As reported by: Rotoworld.com Richard Jefferson starting at SG
With the injury to J.R. Smith’s knee knocking him out for a couple games, Richard Jefferson will take his place tonight in the starting lineup. Jefferson has played well in limited minutes so far this season but seems to struggle when he plays more than 20 minutes. He will likely be matched up with Sasha Vujacic, while Matthew Dellavedova has a chance to shine against the Knicks bench.
As reported by: Rotoworld.com Darren Collison and James Anderson starting against Phoenix
Veteran Darren Collison has been named the starter for tonight’s matchup against the Suns. Third-year guard Ben McLemore has really been struggling and will take a seat on the bench. The main beneficiary would be Collision to counter the two-Point Guard look that the Suns start with Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight. The lineup change makes the Kings extremely weak defensively and Eric Bledsoe has a chance to really exceed his value at a $7,700 price tag on DraftKings. James Anderson is starting and Rudy Gay is playing the stretch-4, which downgrades Kostas Koufos from a DFS perspective.
As reported by: Jason Jones on Twitter Marc Gasol questionable Thursday
Marc Gasol is nursing a neck injury he suffered in a collision with Rudy Gay last night. He is questionable to play against the Trail Blazers in their next game. Zach Randolph will be the main beneficiary with Brandon Wright taking his place in the starting lineup.
As reported by: Rotoworld.com Derrick Favors will start
Utah big man Derrick Favors is warming up with the team and will try to play today according to the Jazz PR. He was listed as questionable coming into the game due to flu-like symptoms.
As reported by: Ben Dowsett on Twitter Martell Webster inactive Wednesday
Martell Webster and Alan Anderson will both be inactive tonight against the Spurs. Both of the players were not DFS options to begin with, and all the focus should be on John Wall and Bradley Beal tonight.
As reported by: Washington Wizards on Twitter Jerami Grant to start at SF on Wednesday
Jerami Grant will get the start at small forward on Wednesday against the Bucks. The Sixers will start T.J. McConnell, Nik Stauskas, Jerami Grant, Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor against the Bucks. Grant is a fine value play in tournaments tonight, as he’s produced well in relatively limited minutes so far this season. He should push for at least 25 minutes on Wednesday, with upside for 30+.
As reported by: Keith Pompey on Twitter
T.J. McConnell to start for 76ers on Wednesday
T.J. McConnell will take over the starting PG duties Wednesday against the Bucks. At minimum price across the industry, McConnell is another viable punt play in any format tonight. He’s apparently unseated Isaiah Canaan, who has had a rough start to the season. Canaan is no longer in play tonight.
As reported by: Bob Cooney on Twitter