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The Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook had another solid night last night and if it wasn't for Eric Bledsoe taking a giant crap on the court (well,on the bench, since he barely played), it would've been another epic night. The Fantasy Alarm team did quite well last night and so can you by following the players recommended in the playbook. Tonight is one of those nights where you have to find some value players in order to get some higher tier players in your lineup. Rudy Gay is the best option at small forward as LeBron James price tag is absurd. A lot of solid middle tier point guard options tonight. Strictly going with value plays at shooting guard because there are low priced players that will put up big numbers. A lot to like at the power forward position tonight as Patrick Patterson is basically a must-start because the Raptors are going to be without Amir Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas, which means Patterson is going to get heavy minutes. Your quest for victory starts now!
Point Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Chris Paul | Clippers | 9,600 | 10,000 | Averaged 28/4/12.7 in 3 games vs GSW last season. #1 player tonight |
Brandon Knight | Bucks | 7,500 | 7,500 | Floor is 34 FP, but he's a bit pricey |
Darren Collison | Kings | 7,000 | 7,200 | Has 35+ FP in 3 out of 4 games. Expect another big night from Collison. |
Tony Wroten | Sixers | 7,500 | 7,100 | Best of the mid-tier PG on FD for his price. |
Elfrid Payton | Magic | 4,000 | 5,400 | Has 2 straight 32 FP games. Best cheap PG out there |
Shooting Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Jimmy Butler | Bulls | 4,900 | 6,000 | Must-start across the board. Averaging 37 FP in 2 games this season. |
Kevin Martin | T-Wolves | 5,100 | 6,000 | Must-start on DK b/c he will play heavy minutes & is the #1 scoring option for Minny |
Jamal Crawford | Clippers | 5,600 | 6,000 | Could explode for a big night. Consistent 30 FP producer |
Gary Neal | Hornets | 3,400 | 4,100 | Lock for 20 FP with the potential for a big game |
Small Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Rudy Gay | Kings | 7,700 | 8,300 | Pay up for Rudy tonight as he will bounce back vs Denver |
Paul Pierce | Wizards | 5,600 | 5,900 | Solid #2 SF on FD. Is more of a boom/bust type of play. |
Shawne Williams | Heat | 3,000 | 4,200 | Continues to out produce his low price tag. Great punt play on DK or #2 SF on FD |
Iman Shumpert | Knicks | 4,000 | 4,400 | Would only play on FD as my #2 SF. will see minutes increase with J.R. Smith suspended. |
Power Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Zach Randolph | Grizzlies | 7,500 | 8,100 | Averaged 24/13 vs PHX in each of the past 2 seasons. Big game coming from Z-Bo |
Taj Gibson | Bulls | 5,200 | 5,700 | Price is still super cheap & will start with Noah out. |
Patrick Patterson | Raptors | 3,500 | 4,500 | Must-play across the board b/c of the low price tag & opportunity for huge minutes. |
Pau Gasol | Bulls | 7,500 | 8,000 | 40 FP is basically a lock for Pau. |
Centers
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
DeMarcus Cousins | Kings | 9,900 | 9,800 | Worth playing him if you have the money. Will go beast-mode vs Denver |
Nikola Vucevic | Magic | 8,800 | 8,600 | Has produced 40+ FP & a double-double in every game this season. |
Roy Hibbert | Pacers | 7,000 | 6,200 | Will continue to play/recommend him on FD until his price goes up |
Lavoy Allen | Pacers | 3,200 | 4,000 (PF) | Great punt play on DK as he's averaging 24 FP this season |