DFSGhost 
Only six games on tap on today’s NBA schedule but there is no shortage of injuries or players listed as out and questionable. It’s Taco Tuesday’s edition of the Gems – let’s ride.
One thing I want to clarify based on the questions I have received over the past few years is that I will never list a player under the $5,000 price tag simply because I use the projection model to identify all targets in this range and below. While there are often plenty of options that I like at $5,000 and less, since I often find myself with not only one – but multiple – in my NBA DFS lineups, you all have access to the very model I use to make my own selections, so when asking yourself: “Should I use player X or player Y?”, make sure to check the model because that is how I make all of my own decisions and I truly ride or die by it on a daily basis.
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Phoenix Suns @ Toronto Raptors
I’ll keep this one short and sweet but the ramifications of this game on tonight’s NBA slate are far from that. The Toronto Raptors, already running an ever-so-tight rotation on a nightly basis, could be without one of, if not both Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. Should this be the case, Fred VanVleet instantly becomes a favorite to be one of the cogs of our lineups, while Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby will also be tasked with a heavier load on offense while logging daunting minutes. On the flip side of the ball, Phoenix saw Deandre Ayton make his return to the lineup just a few days ago but will now be without Cam Johnson off the bench. While it isn’t nearly as concentrated as the Raptors lineup may wind up being, the Suns rotation could be down to Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, Cam Payne, and Jae Crowder whom will be tasked with meaningful minutes.
Denver Nuggets
Just when we thought the Nuggets were already in tough with Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. out of the lineup, Will Barton has landed in health and safety protocols, leaving Nikola Jokic as a must play on this NBA slate. In addition, Facundo Campazzo, Aaron Gordon, and Monte Morris will take on additional offensive responsibility.
Game to Watch:
- Golden State Warriors @ Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander/Josh Giddey vs Washington
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