FanDuel's main slate covers six games starting at 6:00 p.m. EST, and I've provided my favorite DFS selections for your perusal. We've been running hot in our FanDuel series so far, so let's keep the good vibes going!
SLATE OVERVIEW
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MIN/SAC wins the Total race. And though I could've singled out some additional Kings, Minnesota's well-represented in my selections. The narrow spread for BOS/ORL indicates another competitive duel, and it's another one I targeted. With Embiid sidelined for Philly and Curry potentially out for the Warriors, extended looks at Detroit and Indiana are also worthwhile as their opponents.
INJURIES
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OKC Luguentz Dort (shoulder) - QUESTIONABLE
Cason Wallace ($5,000) will occupy Dort's spot if he's out, though Ajay Mitchell ($5,400) has accrued a lot of usage in this scenario and should also be considered.
DET Tobias Harris (ankle) - OUT
DET Isaiah Stewart (ankle) - DOUBTFUL
Ronald Holland ($4,400) has garnered the most attention in this spot, and he'll get an additional bump due to Stewart's likely absence.
PHI Joel Embiid (rest) - DOUBTFUL
Embiid will likely sit in the back-to-back, and recent results indicate Andre Drummond ($4,300) has gotten a leg up on Adem Bona as the direct replacement.
GSW Stephen Curry (illness) - QUESTIONABLE
There's a glimmer of hope Curry will show up on Sunday, and the team will need him back to help end the current skid. His direct replacements aren't very exciting, so I'll flip to Jimmy Butler ($7,800).
SAC Domantas Sabonis (ribs) - QUESTIONABLE
If Sabonis remains sidelined, I'd recommend staying away from a pivot. The position is a true timeshare among three players during his absence, thus diluting any worthy candidates.
SIT ALERT: Andrew Nembhard, IND ($5,300)
Nembhard did well during his return on Saturday, but Indiana is on a back-to-back. I would love to use him if he plays, though the quick turnaround and recent injury could send him to the bench for rest.
ELITE PLAYERS
We only have two players on the slate in five-figure territory, and I'm not sold on spending up for either. I think we can find other guards to exceed value in the point-per-dollar differential off of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($11,300). And though I like Cade Cunningham ($10,200) slightly more, I don't think either elite is necessary to achieve success on Sunday.
There are four options in the $9k tier, and I believe Anthony Edwards ($9,400) is your best play of the group against a Sacramento squad that's struggled defending against blue-chippers. In the $8k range, I remain a big fan of Karl-Anthony Towns ($8,400) and his dual eligibility at a mini-discount.
Also consider: Pascal Siakam, IND ($9,600) @ GSW
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EXPECTED CHALK AND MID-RANGE OPTIONS
I will raise the usual $6k mark for this section as there are a couple of worthwhile targets at the cusp who warrant serious consideration.
Ausar Thompson, DET ($7,100) @ PHI
Philly's interior will be shorthanded without Embiid, so it may give Thompson some opportunities to slash inside and possibly pick up some additional boards against the Sixers. He's been a value beast the past few games, but dipped a bit Friday. I expect a decent bounceback on Sunday.
OG Anunoby, NYK ($6,600) vs. BKN
Anunoby has been on a solid tear of late by averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals across four appearances. I could easily go beyond Towns and Anunoby and keep hammering the Knicks in this spot, yet I'm confident in my top two.
Desmond Bane, ORL ($6,200) vs. BOS
Bane was explosive on Friday with 47.7 FDFPs in the first half against Boston and is very worthwhile at current valuation. Orlando can be tricky due to the variety of elites who can blow up at any moment. While I'm high on all of their standouts, I'll single out Bane.
Payton Pritchard, BOS ($6,100) @ ORL
Pritchard dropped 35.4 FDFPs in Friday's defeat to the Magic and will get another opportunity to post a good line on Sunday. The Celtics will need a little more oomph in the rematch with Pritchard's recent success beyond the arc a possible antidote. If you want to spend a little more, I'm also interested in Derrick White ($7,600) after notching a double-double with more stats if he gets a more accurate three-point stroke going.
Rudy Gobert, MIN ($5,600) @ SAC
While you could spend more on Julius Randle, I like Gobert's salary against a Sabonis-less Sacramento interior. His numbers can jump around a bit, yet this is a perfect spot for him to shine. I wouldn't fault anyone for taking Randle instead, though I'm not a fan of his inflated valuation.
Aaron Nesmith, IND ($5,500) @ GSW
The Warriors are struggling without Curry, and Nesmith will need to step up if Nembhard is a scratch. He played well on Saturday with Nembhard in the lineup and is at too good of a salary to pass up on despite the back-to-back situation.
Also consider: Isaiah Hartenstein, OKC ($6,800) @ MEM
VALUE PLAYS
Most of our best value options are in the injury report, so here's a short list of other bargains who can help you stay below the salary cap.
- PG/SG Egor Demin, BKN ($3,900)
- PF Trendon Watford, PHI ($4,400)
- PF/C Naz Reid, MIN ($5,200)
- PF/C Draymond Green, GSW ($5,700)
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