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The playbook had a rough night on Friday as a lot of the plays didn't materialize. However, expect a bounce back performance on Saturday with five games on the slate. The Clippers/Kings game is the best game to target as it should be a high scoring affair. There are plenty of quality value options that will allow you to get a stud or two in your lineup.
The point guard position is dominated at the top with Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul. I prefer Westbrook because he excels when Durant is out. The Miami situation is cloudy as Goran Dragic is expected to play, but his minutes are uncertain. Mario Chalmers would become a great play if we learn that Dragic is only going to play a few minutes. The shooting guard position is a great place to save money as J.J. Redick, Jamal Crawford, and Lou Williams are all great options. DeMar DeRozan is the only player that is worth spending up for at the position ( except on Draftkings, where Jimmy Butler is only a couple of hundred dollars more than DeRozan).
Once again, the small forward position is slim pickings as Rudy Gay is the clear number one option at the position, but the rest of the options are nothing special. Omri Casspi and Kyle Singler are solid low-tier value options. The power forward position is led by Serge Ibaka, who gets an amazing matchup and he'll be forced to do more with Durant out. This a position that has a couple of risky GPP players in Amir Johnson and Josh Smith, as both players have the ability to greatly exceed their price tags. The center position is filled with great options as DeAndre Jordan has been putting up huge numbers with Blake Griffin out, DeMarcus Cousins is going to go beast mode vs the depleted Clippers front court, and Alex Len is going to start and get close to a double-double with a couple of blocks.
Here is the Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook for February 21st:
Point Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Russell Westbrook | Thunder | 7,450 | 11,000 | 10,600 | Produces huge games when Durant doesn't play |
| Goran Dragic | Suns | 4,700 | 6,000 | 6,100 | NOP gives up big games to PGs. Worried about his minutes though |
| Patrick Beverley | Rockets | 4,350 | 4,800 | 4,300 | Great low-tier play that will exceed his value |
Shooting Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| DeMar DeRozan | Raptors | 5,450 | 6,900 | 7,200 | Superb matchup & he's been consistent recently. Prefer J. Butler on DK |
| J.J. Redick | Clippers | 4,150 | 4,500 | 3,800 | Amazing low-tier option that is playing huge minutes |
| Louis Williams | Raptors | 4,300 | 5,100 | 4,200 | GPP play that has 39-plus FP in 2 straight games |
| Gerald Henderson | Hornets | 4,800 | 5,700 | 5,500 | He's been awesome recently, but worried about Mo Williams taking shots away |
Small Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Rudy Gay | Kings | 5,600 | 7,200 | 7,300 | High floor/ceiling that doesn't cost that much |
| Luol Deng | Heat | 4,650 | 5,900 | 5,100 | Cheap on DK. Playing huge minutes with Bosh out |
| Matt Barnes | Clippers | 4,150 | 4,900 | 4,500 | Super cheap on Aces/FD |
| Omri Casspi | Kings | 3,800 | 3,500 | 3,000 | Looks like he's going to play more minutes under G. Karl. K. Singler is a safe low-tier option as well |
Power Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Serge Ibaka | Thunder | 4,950 | 7,100 | 6,800 | Put up 40 FP in 24 min vs CHA earlier this season. |
| Markieff Morris | Suns | 4,850 | 6,200 | 6,300 | Good cash play that will get close to 30 FP |
| Amir Johnson | Raptors | 4,250 | 4,900 | 4,200 | Super cheap on DK as he's playing 26-plus minutes a game |
| Josh Smith | Rockets | 4,950 | 6,500 | 6,900 | Still a great GPP play on Aces/FD |
Centers
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| DeAndre Jordan | Clippers | 5,900 | 9,300 | 8,400 | Has produced at least 58 FP in 3 straight games |
| DeMarcus Cousins | Kings | 7,250 | 11,000 | 10,600 | Huge ceiling as he put 68 FP last time he played the Clippers |
| Alex Len | Suns | 4,000 | 4,400 | 3,000 | Must start on DK/Aces as he's going to play heavy minutes and costs nothing |