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The Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook is here to get you prepared for tonight's NBA action. The punt plays didn't work out so well last night and Rudy Gay was a major disappointment as well. Good thing tonight is a new night and there are already a couple key injuries to address as Joakim Noah is doubtful to play tonight, which means Taj Gibson becomes a great play. Also, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is out, which means Gerald Henderson is going to start in his place. However, that looks like fools gold, so I have the player that is really going to benefit from Kidd-Gilchrist's absence. A lot of solid options for point guards, but the small forward position is filled with land mines on Fanduel. The power forward position has a lot of great plays as well and we are rolling with one main center for tonight's action. Time to grind!
Point Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
John Wall | Wizards | 9,600 | 9,100 | Averaging 11 AST per game. Has 50+ FP in two straight games |
Brandon Knight | Bucks | 7,500 | 7,500 | Has been one of the best PG this season. Sloan is a bad defender |
Reggie Jackson | Thunder | 5,800 | 7,200 | A must-play on DK with that small price. 30 FP is a lock for him |
Donald Sloan | Pacers | 6,000 | 5,600 | Great #2 PG on FD. Hasn't produced less than 28 FP this season |
Shooting Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Eric Bledsoe | Suns | 7,200 | 7,700 | Best SG for the price. Had 38 FP in 26 min vs LAL earlier this season |
Jimmy Butler | Bulls | 5,000 | 6,000 | Solid value across the board. |
Wesley Matthews | Blazers | 6,200 | 5,900 | Would only play him on FD if I couldn't afford Butler |
Gary Neal | Hornets | 3,500 | 4,100 | Will see an increase in minutes with MKG out. Believe he out performs G. Henderson like he has all season long |
Small Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
LeBron James | Cavaliers | 10,700 | 10,600 | Best SF on a night there aren't a lot of good SF options on FD |
Chris Copeland | Pacers | 4,600 | 5,100 | Must-start b/c of price tag, and has produced 25+ FP in 2 straight games. |
Nicolas Batum | Blazers | 6,900 | 7,000 | Best of the rest. Not a fan of the middle tier SF's tonight |
Shawne Williams | Heat | 3,000 | 4,200 | Averaging 30 minutes per game & has averaged 28 FP in past two games |
Power Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Kevin Love | Cavaliers | 9,200 | 9,400 | #1 play of the night. Averaging 15 Rebs per game. Now just needs to hit some shots |
Taj Gibson | Bulls | 5,300 | 5,700 | Almost a must-play with Joakim sitting out. |
Nene | Wizards | 5,800 | 6,800 | Solid price for a player that will produce 30+ FP |
Centers
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Roy Hibbert | Pacers | 6,900 | 6,200 | MIL is a terrible defensive team. Expect the big dog to eat. Amazing price on FD |
Marcin Gortat | Wizards | 6,800 | 7,400 | Consistent 35 FP producer. |
Chris Kaman | Blazers | 3,200 | 4,700 | Solid punt play on DK. |