DFS tournament expert Brian Healy gives his ranked plays for NBA GPPs on tonight’s four-game slate!!
What’s going on Mafia? Only a four game slate tonight but the sites have some nice contests in their lobbies, so let’s get right into it.
Players are based on DK pricing/positions. Plays noted with (FD) are notably good plays on Fanduel.
PG:
- Damian Lillard
- Reggie Jackson (FD)
- Chris Paul
- Steph Curry
SG:
- Kendrick Nunn
- Terance Mann
- Victor Oladipo
- Anfernee Simons
SF:
- LeBron James
- Jerami Grant
- Cam Johnson
- Jae’Sean Tate (FD)
PF:
- Carmelo Anthony
- Kyle Kuzma
- Markieff Morris
- Jae Crowder
C:
- Deandre Ayton
- Montrezl Harrell
- James Wiseman
- Mason Plumlee
Fanduel:
Top Stud over $8k: Damian Lillard
Top Value under $5k: Terance Mann
FD Core: Lillard, Mann, Kuzma
Draftkings:
Top Stud over $8k: Damian Lillard
Top Value under $5k: Kyle Kuzma
DK Core: Lillard, Kuzma, Melo
Slate Notes:
- Top Game Stack:
- Portland @ Rockets: This is a fairly obvious one given it’s the highest total on the slate by over 10 pts. While a majority of my interest lies on the Blazer side, utilizing 1-2 rockets (Wood, Dipo, Tate) is certainly a strong foundation for your game stacks.
- Key News to watch for:
- Anthony Davis – Just ruled out as I finished this. Kuzma and Morris are primary beneficiaries while Harrell also benefits.
- Tyler Herro and Goran Dragic: If one is ruled out the other is in play along with Kendrick Nunn. If both sit, Nunn is once again a core play.
- Potential Slate Edge:
- Deandre Ayton: After failing last night look for a massive bounce back!
General Thoughts/Strategy:
- Chalk: Unlike other sports, chalk in NBA is not always a bad thing, even in GPP’s. I’m much more willing to play a 40% owned James Harden than I am any baseball player at that ownership. NBA is far more predictable, especially those with established roles as we progress through the season.
