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Great slate tonight with 10 games on the schedule. Too play Russell Westbrook or to fade him? That is the question. Personally, I'm fading him tonight in favor of James Harden. Harden is cheaper and could put up almost as many points as Westbrook with a lower price tag. However, Westbrook is almost a lock for 60 fantasy points, while that is closer to Hardens ceiling.
The point guard position is strong tonight, which is another reason to fade Westbrook. Ricky Rubio is the top option because he has proven to be a consistent 40 fantasy point producer recently. Dennis Schroder, Aaron Brooks, and Ray McCallum are all good low-tier options. Worried about Chris Paul and his knee injury, which is why I'll be avoiding him tonight.
James Harden has produced some of his biggest fantasy performances vs the Blazers this season, which is why he is the top play tonight. There aren't a lot of great options at the position, but Kevin Martin is a good mid-tier option. Randy Foye and Tony Allen are decent low-tier options for GPPs. The small forward position is a great place to save money at because the mid-tier priced players should all reach or exceed value. Nicolas Batum produces stats in all categories and doesn't cost that much, which is why he is one of the best options at the position. Jeff Green has been a consistent fantasy option and gets to face his former team tonight.
The power forward position is tough to figure out tonight with so many great options in all price ranges. LaMarcus Aldridge is going to feast on the Rockets, Kenneth Faried and Terrence Jones are going to put up big games(prefer Jones over Faried) , while Marcus Morris and Marvin Williams are quality low-tier options that are going to be starting tonight. Nikola Mirotic is a great option on Fanduel/Aces. Don't get cute with the center position, so spend up for Brook Lopez or Marc Gasol. Lopez has been crushing it recently and he gets a phenomenal matchup vs a depleted Heat team. DeMarcus Cousins is always a good GPP option, like Al Jefferson as well
Here is the early edition of The Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook for March 11:
Point Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Ricky Rubio | Wolves | 5,250 | 8,200 | 8,300 | Has shown the ability to put up games and produced 45.5 FP last time he played PHX |
| Dennis Schroder | Hawks | 3,950 | 5,000 | 5,200 | Good low-tier option that has put up at least 27 FP in 5 straight games |
| Ray McCallum | Kings | 3,900 | 4,500 | 4,200 | Playing heavy minutes and Mo Williams can't guard anyone |
| Aaron Brooks | Bulls | 3,950 | 4,800 | 4,800 | Produced 20 FP in 16 minutes earlier this season vs PHI. He's playing 26-30 minutes per game now. |
Shooting Guards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| James Harden | Rockets | 7,450 | 11,300 | 10,800 | Destroys the Blazers by averaging 71! FP in 2 games vs them this season |
| Kevin Martin | Wolves | 4,650 | 6,400 | 5,900 | Great matchup and doesn't cost that much |
| Randy Foye | Nuggets | 3,700 | 4,000 | 4,000 | Risky GPP option |
| Khris Middleton | Bucks | 4,800 | 6,500 | 6,300 | The Magic are a brutal defensive team and he can blow up for a big game |
Small Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Nicolas Batum | Blazers | 4,950 | 6,200 | 6,400 | Safe mid-tier option that has a high ceiling |
| Jeff Green | Grizzlies | 4,250 | 5,100 | 5,000 | Revenge game; Playing 30-plus minutes a game |
| Tobias Harris | Magic | 4,850 | 6,500 | 6,900 | Has at least 30 FP in 4 out of the past 5 games |
Power Forwards
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | Rockets | 6,750 | 9,400 | 9,000 | Kill the Rockets whenever he plays them |
| Marvin Williams | Hornets | 3,850 | 3,900 | 3,400 | Love as value option with Cody Zeller out |
| Thaddeus Young | Nets | 4,500 | 5,800 | 5,200 | Good low-tier option |
| Kenneth Faried | Nuggets | 4,900 | 6,400 | 6,900 | Better on Aces/FD. Has produced at least 36 FP in 4 out of the past 5 games |
| Nikola Mirotic | Bulls | 4,400 | 5,700 | 6,200 | Boom/bust option that is cheap on Aces/FD |
Centers
| Player | Team | Fantasy Aces | Fanduel | DraftKings | Comments |
| Brook Lopez | Nets | 4,850 | 6,900 | 6,100 | He should dominate the small front court of the Heat with no Whiteside |
| Marc Gasol | Grizzlies | 5,750 | 7,700 | 7,500 | Had 44 FP last time he played the Celtics |