Please note that players on DraftKings and FanDuel have multi-position eligibility and may not always match their position between each other. In this article, we will be breaking down some of our favorite plays on the slate at their positions. Remember to keep your eye on the news as the day progresses, as NBA news frequently changes the slate.
Point Guard
Derrick White ($6,500 DK, $7,600 FD)
Dejounte Murray entered health and safety protocols earlier today, leaving Derrick White as the primary creator on this Spurs team. In 430 minutes with Murray off the floor, White averages 1.10 fantasy points per minute.
Shooting Guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($8,900 DK, $8,700 FD)
The Thunder take on the Pelicans tonight in Oklahoma City; currently, the Pelicans rank 25th in Defensive Rating and 22nd in Pace. SGA has been in pretty good form lately; over his last three games, he’s averaged 26.3 points, seven rebounds, 7.6 assists, and two stocks.
Small Forward
Saddiq Bey ($7,500 DK, $5,600 FD)
Due to health and safety protocols, the Pistons are down multiple significant players in their rotation, but Saddiq Bey has been a stabilizing force. Over the last five games, Bey is averaging 23 points, seven rebounds, 3.6 assists, and .8 stocks over 37.8 minutes played with a 22.7% usage rate.
Power Forward
Guillermo Hernangomez ($4,900 DK, $4,600 FD)
JoVal is out until the 28th due to a non-covid illness. In 758 minutes with JoVal off the floor, Hernangomez averages 1.19 fantasy points per minute. Willy got the start in the Pelicans last game, playing 32 minutes with an 18% usage rate.
Center
Nikola Jokic ($12,100 DK, $11,200 FD)
The no-brainer play of the day, Jokic takes on the Clippers in LA. Jokic was a monster on the glass in his last game, pulling down 21 rebounds against the Hornets. Tonight’s matchup against the Clippers should offer a similar opportunity. Currently, the Clippers rank 21st in fantasy points allowed to the center position. Jokic is averaging an insane 1.75 fantasy points per minute on the season.
