DraftKings
Andre Drummond , C CLE ($7,200) - There is no question that Drummond has struggled since being traded to the Cavs but with Tristan Thompson being ruled out I am going to put some faith back in him this evening against the Pacers. In four games against the Pacers already this season he is averaging 58 DK points over 38 minutes. Now, I don't think he is going to be playing 38 minutes but if he gets 28 minutes he can pay off this price tag.
Robert Covington , SF/PF HOU ($5,900) - He is going to have the toughest assignment in the NBA right now in being tasked to defend Jayson Tatum . In the first meeting between these two teams Covington held Tatum in check, allowing him to score just 15 points while going 0-for-7 from three-point range. In terms of fantasy production, Covington finished with 39 FP against the Celtics thanks to totaling 7 blocks and steals. The block totals have been off the charts for Covington lately as he has 18 blocks over the last five games.
Rajon Rondo , PG LAL ($4,200) - This play is contingent on LeBron James sitting out. With LBJ sitting out the other night Rondo was the chalk play of the slate and he paid off the price tag, scoring 29 FP over 26 minutes. This is an uptempo game for the Lakers and a good match up against the Grizzlies. Rondo averages 1.03 FP/Min with LBJ off the floor this season.
FanDuel
Daniel Theis , PF BOS ($5,200) - So, the Celtics are expected to have Robert Williams active for this game but given that it's his first game back in months I doubt he is going to impact Theis's playing time all that much. This is a great match up for Theis as the Rockets do not play with any size whatsoever. In their first meeting Theis just missed a double-double by one rebound and finished with 26 FD points.De'Andre Hunter , SF ATL ($4,300) - The youngsters on the Hawks are putting it together with both Hunter and Cam Reddish ($4,700) are viable options today against the Blazers. I am going with the cheaper Hunter given his match up is on the offensive end will be up against Carmelo Anthony defense which is a spot we love to attack. Hunter has double-digit rebounds in two straight games and in the four games since the all-star break he has scored less than 17 points just once.
Terrence Ross , SG ORL ($4,900) - We are really loving the Magic these days but one player who is flying under the radar despite the fact that he is balling out right now is Ross. He exploded for 49.5 FD points last night against the T'Wolves. Ross hasn't scored less than 22 FP since February 3rd. This is another good spot to use Ross who goes overlooked because he doesn't start.