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NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/6

We have another five-game slate tonight and this one has some very average game environments. There isn’t a Charlotte/San Antonio game tonight but there is one diamond in the rough that most of the field will flock to this evening. Let’s go over that game and then other spots to exploit in the NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/6!

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.

Before running to the DraftKings, FanDuel, or Yahoo lobby to construct your NBA DFS lineup after reading this article, please make sure to utilize the abundance of tools we have at Win Daily:

• Proprietary Projection Model
• Articles of the Day
• Cheat Sheet

Grizzlies at Rockets

Grizzlies – Memphis played last night but is fighting for the highest seed they can get in the playoffs so I wouldn’t suspect them to sit anyone for rest. It’s a mismatch on paper but Ja Morant is at the head of the group tonight and he’s still sitting at 1.43 FPPM with a 34.7% usage rate on the season. Where he really could stand out tonight is he’s still leading the league in points scored from driving to the basket and Houston is dead last in points allowed in the paint, just as defensive rating. The price makes me a little uncomfortable but Steven Adams could flirt with 40 DK points if he got the minutes. This would check the box as a double-double spot but there is risk with him being over $6,000. The secondary targets as always are Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Rockets re in the bottom 10 in 3-point frequency and field goal percentage allowed. Lastly, Brandon Clarke could be a strong value option if Adams can’t keep up with the pace here since both teams are in the top eight in pace this season. Clarke is sitting at 1.13 FPPM and if he flirts with 24 minutes, he could be in business at $4,300.

Rockets – Normally Christian Wood is the main target bt there are other players. Wood is fine at $8,000 but if Dennis Schroder can’t go again, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green are more interesting. Green especially has been playing better as of late and when players are so young, sometimes it can take time to click in the NBA. He’s shooting better in his last five games especially at 47.1% compared to 39.8% for the season so there is a risk to playing him. Still, with the pace in this game the opportunity is certainly going to be there. Wood has a tougher spot on paper as Memphis is the best team in rebounding overall (by three rebounds per game at that) and they are 12th in points allowed in the paint as well. Alperen Sengun is always worth some exposure to in GPP as well since he can exceed 30 DK points in just 20-22 minutes. He can also land under 15 so the range of outcomes is wide for him.

Teams To Monitor

Jazz – With Mike Conley already being ruled out, Donovan Mitchell sees his usage and FPPM rise and is a prime target in his range. Outside of the $10,000 Ange, Mitchell may well be my favorite of the slate against the show-handed Thunder. I’ll be interested to see if Jordan Clarkson slides into the starting lineup because this used to be a Joe Ingles spot, but he’s now in Portland.

Thunder – They are still in the same situation they have been all week so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, and Alexsej Pokusevski are all still ver viable options. Isaiah Roby has been a monster during the week but facing Rudy Gobert is not ideal and the $5,400 salary could backfire.

Raptors – The status of Fred VanVleet and Malachi Flynn will dictate how interested we are in the Raptors. The Cleveland defense is tough (fourth in defensive rating) but if they’re short once again, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Saikam, and Gary Trent would all be looking at 40 minutes.

You can find us on Twitter @BetsByGhost and @Bucn4life

NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/6

We have another five-game slate tonight and this one has some very average game environments. There isn’t a Charlotte/San Antonio game tonight but there is one diamond in the rough that most of the field will flock to this evening. Let’s go over that game and then other spots to exploit in the NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/6!

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.

Before running to the DraftKings, FanDuel, or Yahoo lobby to construct your NBA DFS lineup after reading this article, please make sure to utilize the abundance of tools we have at Win Daily:

• Proprietary Projection Model
• Articles of the Day
• Cheat Sheet

Grizzlies at Rockets

Grizzlies – Memphis played last night but is fighting for the highest seed they can get in the playoffs so I wouldn’t suspect them to sit anyone for rest. It’s a mismatch on paper but Ja Morant is at the head of the group tonight and he’s still sitting at 1.43 FPPM with a 34.7% usage rate on the season. Where he really could stand out tonight is he’s still leading the league in points scored from driving to the basket and Houston is dead last in points allowed in the paint, just as defensive rating. The price makes me a little uncomfortable but Steven Adams could flirt with 40 DK points if he got the minutes. This would check the box as a double-double spot but there is risk with him being over $6,000. The secondary targets as always are Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Rockets re in the bottom 10 in 3-point frequency and field goal percentage allowed. Lastly, Brandon Clarke could be a strong value option if Adams can’t keep up with the pace here since both teams are in the top eight in pace this season. Clarke is sitting at 1.13 FPPM and if he flirts with 24 minutes, he could be in business at $4,300.

Rockets – Normally Christian Wood is the main target bt there are other players. Wood is fine at $8,000 but if Dennis Schroder can’t go again, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green are more interesting. Green especially has been playing better as of late and when players are so young, sometimes it can take time to click in the NBA. He’s shooting better in his last five games especially at 47.1% compared to 39.8% for the season so there is a risk to playing him. Still, with the pace in this game the opportunity is certainly going to be there. Wood has a tougher spot on paper as Memphis is the best team in rebounding overall (by three rebounds per game at that) and they are 12th in points allowed in the paint as well. Alperen Sengun is always worth some exposure to in GPP as well since he can exceed 30 DK points in just 20-22 minutes. He can also land under 15 so the range of outcomes is wide for him.

Teams To Monitor

Jazz – With Mike Conley already being ruled out, Donovan Mitchell sees his usage and FPPM rise and is a prime target in his range. Outside of the $10,000 Ange, Mitchell may well be my favorite of the slate against the show-handed Thunder. I’ll be interested to see if Jordan Clarkson slides into the starting lineup because this used to be a Joe Ingles spot, but he’s now in Portland.

Thunder – They are still in the same situation they have been all week so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, and Alexsej Pokusevski are all still ver viable options. Isaiah Roby has been a monster during the week but facing Rudy Gobert is not ideal and the $5,400 salary could backfire.

Raptors – The status of Fred VanVleet and Malachi Flynn will dictate how interested we are in the Raptors. The Cleveland defense is tough (fourth in defensive rating) but if they’re short once again, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Saikam, and Gary Trent would all be looking at 40 minutes.

You can find us on Twitter @BetsByGhost and @Bucn4life

NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/6

We have another five-game slate tonight and this one has some very average game environments. There isn’t a Charlotte/San Antonio game tonight but there is one diamond in the rough that most of the field will flock to this evening. Let’s go over that game and then other spots to exploit in the NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/6!

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.

Before running to the DraftKings, FanDuel, or Yahoo lobby to construct your NBA DFS lineup after reading this article, please make sure to utilize the abundance of tools we have at Win Daily:

• Proprietary Projection Model
• Articles of the Day
• Cheat Sheet

Grizzlies at Rockets

Grizzlies – Memphis played last night but is fighting for the highest seed they can get in the playoffs so I wouldn’t suspect them to sit anyone for rest. It’s a mismatch on paper but Ja Morant is at the head of the group tonight and he’s still sitting at 1.43 FPPM with a 34.7% usage rate on the season. Where he really could stand out tonight is he’s still leading the league in points scored from driving to the basket and Houston is dead last in points allowed in the paint, just as defensive rating. The price makes me a little uncomfortable but Steven Adams could flirt with 40 DK points if he got the minutes. This would check the box as a double-double spot but there is risk with him being over $6,000. The secondary targets as always are Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Rockets re in the bottom 10 in 3-point frequency and field goal percentage allowed. Lastly, Brandon Clarke could be a strong value option if Adams can’t keep up with the pace here since both teams are in the top eight in pace this season. Clarke is sitting at 1.13 FPPM and if he flirts with 24 minutes, he could be in business at $4,300.

Rockets – Normally Christian Wood is the main target bt there are other players. Wood is fine at $8,000 but if Dennis Schroder can’t go again, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green are more interesting. Green especially has been playing better as of late and when players are so young, sometimes it can take time to click in the NBA. He’s shooting better in his last five games especially at 47.1% compared to 39.8% for the season so there is a risk to playing him. Still, with the pace in this game the opportunity is certainly going to be there. Wood has a tougher spot on paper as Memphis is the best team in rebounding overall (by three rebounds per game at that) and they are 12th in points allowed in the paint as well. Alperen Sengun is always worth some exposure to in GPP as well since he can exceed 30 DK points in just 20-22 minutes. He can also land under 15 so the range of outcomes is wide for him.

Teams To Monitor

Jazz – With Mike Conley already being ruled out, Donovan Mitchell sees his usage and FPPM rise and is a prime target in his range. Outside of the $10,000 Ange, Mitchell may well be my favorite of the slate against the show-handed Thunder. I’ll be interested to see if Jordan Clarkson slides into the starting lineup because this used to be a Joe Ingles spot, but he’s now in Portland.

Thunder – They are still in the same situation they have been all week so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, and Alexsej Pokusevski are all still ver viable options. Isaiah Roby has been a monster during the week but facing Rudy Gobert is not ideal and the $5,400 salary could backfire.

Raptors – The status of Fred VanVleet and Malachi Flynn will dictate how interested we are in the Raptors. The Cleveland defense is tough (fourth in defensive rating) but if they’re short once again, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Saikam, and Gary Trent would all be looking at 40 minutes.

You can find us on Twitter @BetsByGhost and @Bucn4life

NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/5

We get a five game slate tonight and there are some very strong spots with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Charlotte Hornets leading the charge. There is also a late-night hammer that will draw plenty of attention so let’s get to work in the NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/5!

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.

Before running to the DraftKings, FanDuel, or Yahoo lobby to construct your NBA DFS lineup after reading this article, please make sure to utilize the abundance of tools we have at Win Daily:

• Proprietary Projection Model
• Articles of the Day
• Cheat Sheet

Spurs at Hornets

Spurs – I mean, how could we start with anything but this game? Sure, myself, Tony, and Ghost LOVE Dejounte Murray but this spot simply can’t get much better. Both of these teams are in the top four in pace and the bottom 10 in defensive rating. The Spurs are one of the teams that will run with the Hornets and Murray has a massive 1.53 FPPM when Derrick White is off the floor. The upside here is 70-75 DK with a triple-double and he should have had one in the last game. Murray only had seven assists but a whopping 21 potential assists in that game. This environment is really no different and the salary is totally justified. Speaking of salaries, what does Lonnie Walker have to do to get a jump here? It almost feels like a trap but he’s coming off 39.5 DK points and that is the sixth straight game he’s eclipsed 27 DK. Granted, his shot needs to be on to blow up but it is the Hornets. Walker’s usage without White is also encouraging at 29.1%, right next to Murray on the season. Jakob Poeltl and Keldon Johnson are also strong options, and the questionable players could change this team drastically ahead of lock.

Hornets – This side of the ball gets a bit trickier and even with Murray facing off defensively against him, LaMelo Ball has far more upside than a normal $8,500 player. I can confidently say that his downside is not going to be seven minutes played for 11.5 DK points again, but I don’t think I get a lot of credit for that call. He had a nightmare game and that happens with younger players but Ball still leads the Hornets with a 1.33 FPPM. I don’t mind Miles Bridges in this spot but he’s not a priority on the wing. Terry Rozier is another volatile option and that sums up the whole team. Rozier has games where he’s flirting with 50 DK points but it’s not easy to get it right and he is far from cheap at this juncture. Even in the last four weeks, his 1.10 FPPM is still behind Ball at 1.20 and the usage is still Ball’s at 28.3%. If you’re swinging for the fences, Montrezl Harrell should be on the radar as well since San Antonio is in the bottom 12 in both points and rebounds allowed in the paint.

Warriors at Lakers

Warriors – Both of these teams are really scuffling right now although at least the Warriors have good record to fall back on. I think myself or Ghost could knock down a shot against the Lakers right now (provided LeBron James is off the floor) and their defensive rating once the break is 118.6. Houston is 116.1 right now after a full season so to say the Lakers can’t defend anyone is not an exaggeration. I think Steph Curry s going to be out to make a statement after he didn’t attempt a shot in the fourth quarter of the last game as the Warriors lost to the Mavericks. Seeing as how someone like Reggie Jackson of the Clippers can score 39 real points on the Lakers, we don’t need to say much about Curry in this spot. Klay Thompson had his best game against these Lakers and is always capable of doing that again so if you can’t get to Curry, Klay works as well. He is slightly expensive for a shooter but if he gets hot he can shatter this salary. Andrew Wiggins is solid even though he’s never a favorite and Jordan Poole could take advantage of Gary Payton being out. Poole likely doesn’t start but scoring off the bench can be hard to come by for Golden State at times. Lastly, Kevon Looney is a strong option as a cheap center with 30 DK upside in this spot. Los Angeles is vulnerable to every position on the floor so I want at least one Warrior in every lineup.

Lakers – Quite simply, if your name isn’t LeBron James or Malik Monk… I’m not interested. LeBron is chasing the points record and Golden State has a weakness in the interior if Bron has a mind to get there. Monk is cheap and can hit from distance, being about the only Laker that can shoot. Past that, there is not much to like and this team looks dead in the water.

Teams To Monitor

Magic/Sixers/Wolves – These teams played last night so just be aware that someone could sit (I have a feeling Embiid is possible, but the matchup against the Heat does matter so I could be wrong).

Heat – This and one other team hold the keys to the slate in reality, at least as far as who we can afford. Last game saw them missing a ton of guys and players like Max Strus, Caleb Martin, and Gabe Vincent could be far too cheap for their situation. On the higher end, Tyler Herro would be the preferred target ahead of Bam Adebayo unless Joel Embiid sits for Philly. We’ll just have to see who is available for the Heat before venturing into who to play.

Blazers – Not to be outdone, Portland is a very important team because they have a ton of value options. Drew Eubanks, Trendon Watford, C.J. Elleby, and Greg Brown are all interesting under $5,000 with Josh Hart out. The Blazers are tanking hard so there is volatility in the minutes allotted outside of Anfernee Simons but we have the best model in the business from our main man Ghost. I’ll be relying on that to make my decisions on the Portland value.

You can find us on Twitter @BetsByGhost and @Bucn4life

NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/5

We get a five game slate tonight and there are some very strong spots with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Charlotte Hornets leading the charge. There is also a late-night hammer that will draw plenty of attention so let’s get to work in the NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/5!

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.

Before running to the DraftKings, FanDuel, or Yahoo lobby to construct your NBA DFS lineup after reading this article, please make sure to utilize the abundance of tools we have at Win Daily:

• Proprietary Projection Model
• Articles of the Day
• Cheat Sheet

Spurs at Hornets

Spurs – I mean, how could we start with anything but this game? Sure, myself, Tony, and Ghost LOVE Dejounte Murray but this spot simply can’t get much better. Both of these teams are in the top four in pace and the bottom 10 in defensive rating. The Spurs are one of the teams that will run with the Hornets and Murray has a massive 1.53 FPPM when Derrick White is off the floor. The upside here is 70-75 DK with a triple-double and he should have had one in the last game. Murray only had seven assists but a whopping 21 potential assists in that game. This environment is really no different and the salary is totally justified. Speaking of salaries, what does Lonnie Walker have to do to get a jump here? It almost feels like a trap but he’s coming off 39.5 DK points and that is the sixth straight game he’s eclipsed 27 DK. Granted, his shot needs to be on to blow up but it is the Hornets. Walker’s usage without White is also encouraging at 29.1%, right next to Murray on the season. Jakob Poeltl and Keldon Johnson are also strong options, and the questionable players could change this team drastically ahead of lock.

Hornets – This side of the ball gets a bit trickier and even with Murray facing off defensively against him, LaMelo Ball has far more upside than a normal $8,500 player. I can confidently say that his downside is not going to be seven minutes played for 11.5 DK points again, but I don’t think I get a lot of credit for that call. He had a nightmare game and that happens with younger players but Ball still leads the Hornets with a 1.33 FPPM. I don’t mind Miles Bridges in this spot but he’s not a priority on the wing. Terry Rozier is another volatile option and that sums up the whole team. Rozier has games where he’s flirting with 50 DK points but it’s not easy to get it right and he is far from cheap at this juncture. Even in the last four weeks, his 1.10 FPPM is still behind Ball at 1.20 and the usage is still Ball’s at 28.3%. If you’re swinging for the fences, Montrezl Harrell should be on the radar as well since San Antonio is in the bottom 12 in both points and rebounds allowed in the paint.

Warriors at Lakers

Warriors – Both of these teams are really scuffling right now although at least the Warriors have good record to fall back on. I think myself or Ghost could knock down a shot against the Lakers right now (provided LeBron James is off the floor) and their defensive rating once the break is 118.6. Houston is 116.1 right now after a full season so to say the Lakers can’t defend anyone is not an exaggeration. I think Steph Curry s going to be out to make a statement after he didn’t attempt a shot in the fourth quarter of the last game as the Warriors lost to the Mavericks. Seeing as how someone like Reggie Jackson of the Clippers can score 39 real points on the Lakers, we don’t need to say much about Curry in this spot. Klay Thompson had his best game against these Lakers and is always capable of doing that again so if you can’t get to Curry, Klay works as well. He is slightly expensive for a shooter but if he gets hot he can shatter this salary. Andrew Wiggins is solid even though he’s never a favorite and Jordan Poole could take advantage of Gary Payton being out. Poole likely doesn’t start but scoring off the bench can be hard to come by for Golden State at times. Lastly, Kevon Looney is a strong option as a cheap center with 30 DK upside in this spot. Los Angeles is vulnerable to every position on the floor so I want at least one Warrior in every lineup.

Lakers – Quite simply, if your name isn’t LeBron James or Malik Monk… I’m not interested. LeBron is chasing the points record and Golden State has a weakness in the interior if Bron has a mind to get there. Monk is cheap and can hit from distance, being about the only Laker that can shoot. Past that, there is not much to like and this team looks dead in the water.

Teams To Monitor

Magic/Sixers/Wolves – These teams played last night so just be aware that someone could sit (I have a feeling Embiid is possible, but the matchup against the Heat does matter so I could be wrong).

Heat – This and one other team hold the keys to the slate in reality, at least as far as who we can afford. Last game saw them missing a ton of guys and players like Max Strus, Caleb Martin, and Gabe Vincent could be far too cheap for their situation. On the higher end, Tyler Herro would be the preferred target ahead of Bam Adebayo unless Joel Embiid sits for Philly. We’ll just have to see who is available for the Heat before venturing into who to play.

Blazers – Not to be outdone, Portland is a very important team because they have a ton of value options. Drew Eubanks, Trendon Watford, C.J. Elleby, and Greg Brown are all interesting under $5,000 with Josh Hart out. The Blazers are tanking hard so there is volatility in the minutes allotted outside of Anfernee Simons but we have the best model in the business from our main man Ghost. I’ll be relying on that to make my decisions on the Portland value.

You can find us on Twitter @BetsByGhost and @Bucn4life

NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/5

We get a five game slate tonight and there are some very strong spots with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Charlotte Hornets leading the charge. There is also a late-night hammer that will draw plenty of attention so let’s get to work in the NBA DFS Today: Gems with Ghost & Adam 3/5!

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.

Before running to the DraftKings, FanDuel, or Yahoo lobby to construct your NBA DFS lineup after reading this article, please make sure to utilize the abundance of tools we have at Win Daily:

• Proprietary Projection Model
• Articles of the Day
• Cheat Sheet

Spurs at Hornets

Spurs – I mean, how could we start with anything but this game? Sure, myself, Tony, and Ghost LOVE Dejounte Murray but this spot simply can’t get much better. Both of these teams are in the top four in pace and the bottom 10 in defensive rating. The Spurs are one of the teams that will run with the Hornets and Murray has a massive 1.53 FPPM when Derrick White is off the floor. The upside here is 70-75 DK with a triple-double and he should have had one in the last game. Murray only had seven assists but a whopping 21 potential assists in that game. This environment is really no different and the salary is totally justified. Speaking of salaries, what does Lonnie Walker have to do to get a jump here? It almost feels like a trap but he’s coming off 39.5 DK points and that is the sixth straight game he’s eclipsed 27 DK. Granted, his shot needs to be on to blow up but it is the Hornets. Walker’s usage without White is also encouraging at 29.1%, right next to Murray on the season. Jakob Poeltl and Keldon Johnson are also strong options, and the questionable players could change this team drastically ahead of lock.

Hornets – This side of the ball gets a bit trickier and even with Murray facing off defensively against him, LaMelo Ball has far more upside than a normal $8,500 player. I can confidently say that his downside is not going to be seven minutes played for 11.5 DK points again, but I don’t think I get a lot of credit for that call. He had a nightmare game and that happens with younger players but Ball still leads the Hornets with a 1.33 FPPM. I don’t mind Miles Bridges in this spot but he’s not a priority on the wing. Terry Rozier is another volatile option and that sums up the whole team. Rozier has games where he’s flirting with 50 DK points but it’s not easy to get it right and he is far from cheap at this juncture. Even in the last four weeks, his 1.10 FPPM is still behind Ball at 1.20 and the usage is still Ball’s at 28.3%. If you’re swinging for the fences, Montrezl Harrell should be on the radar as well since San Antonio is in the bottom 12 in both points and rebounds allowed in the paint.

Warriors at Lakers

Warriors – Both of these teams are really scuffling right now although at least the Warriors have good record to fall back on. I think myself or Ghost could knock down a shot against the Lakers right now (provided LeBron James is off the floor) and their defensive rating once the break is 118.6. Houston is 116.1 right now after a full season so to say the Lakers can’t defend anyone is not an exaggeration. I think Steph Curry s going to be out to make a statement after he didn’t attempt a shot in the fourth quarter of the last game as the Warriors lost to the Mavericks. Seeing as how someone like Reggie Jackson of the Clippers can score 39 real points on the Lakers, we don’t need to say much about Curry in this spot. Klay Thompson had his best game against these Lakers and is always capable of doing that again so if you can’t get to Curry, Klay works as well. He is slightly expensive for a shooter but if he gets hot he can shatter this salary. Andrew Wiggins is solid even though he’s never a favorite and Jordan Poole could take advantage of Gary Payton being out. Poole likely doesn’t start but scoring off the bench can be hard to come by for Golden State at times. Lastly, Kevon Looney is a strong option as a cheap center with 30 DK upside in this spot. Los Angeles is vulnerable to every position on the floor so I want at least one Warrior in every lineup.

Lakers – Quite simply, if your name isn’t LeBron James or Malik Monk… I’m not interested. LeBron is chasing the points record and Golden State has a weakness in the interior if Bron has a mind to get there. Monk is cheap and can hit from distance, being about the only Laker that can shoot. Past that, there is not much to like and this team looks dead in the water.

Teams To Monitor

Magic/Sixers/Wolves – These teams played last night so just be aware that someone could sit (I have a feeling Embiid is possible, but the matchup against the Heat does matter so I could be wrong).

Heat – This and one other team hold the keys to the slate in reality, at least as far as who we can afford. Last game saw them missing a ton of guys and players like Max Strus, Caleb Martin, and Gabe Vincent could be far too cheap for their situation. On the higher end, Tyler Herro would be the preferred target ahead of Bam Adebayo unless Joel Embiid sits for Philly. We’ll just have to see who is available for the Heat before venturing into who to play.

Blazers – Not to be outdone, Portland is a very important team because they have a ton of value options. Drew Eubanks, Trendon Watford, C.J. Elleby, and Greg Brown are all interesting under $5,000 with Josh Hart out. The Blazers are tanking hard so there is volatility in the minutes allotted outside of Anfernee Simons but we have the best model in the business from our main man Ghost. I’ll be relying on that to make my decisions on the Portland value.

You can find us on Twitter @BetsByGhost and @Bucn4life