DFS NBA Position Coach: November 23, 2016

We have a massive, 13-game slate tonight and DFS players finally get a day off tomorrow on Thanksgiving as we will have no basketball games tomorrow. Sit back, watch some football and most importantly, stuff your face with as much mashed potatoes and turkey as you can handle. 

Point Guard

Tim Frazier has played better since Jrue Holiday has returned. How does that make sense? I’m not too sure but I assume Frazier knows his time as a starting PG in the league is coming to an end so he’s putting on a finale. Anyways, he has a solid matchup against the Wolves and he’ll look to keep it going tonight, he’s also fairly cheap so 25-30 DK points is a fair expectation. 

James Harden is back under $12,000 and he deserves consideration in all formats. The Raptors haven’t been as good against PGs as the numbers suggest and Harden will prove that tonight. Look for a 60-70 point game from Harden. 

Eric Bledsoe is a solid GPP play tonight. He’s been extremely inconsistent this season but he’s been on fire over the last two games. Bledsoe has scored 96 DK points over the last two. The matchup isn’t ideal but he still possesses some solid upside. I won't have too much Bledsoe tonight, though. 

Kemba Walker has an interesting matchup and price as he will square off against the Spurs tonight. They aren’t that great at guarding PGs so Kemba is in a prime bounceback spot after a mediocre game previously.

Shooting Guard

The top SG play of the day is Tony Allen for me. Obviously Allen doesn’t bring much on the offensive end but he should see 30-35 minutes tonight at $3,300. Both James Ennis and Chandler Parsons are out and Allen played 31 minutes in his last one. This could turn into a blowout but I highly doubt it. 

DeMar DeRozan remains a top cash option against the Houston Rockets. It’s the second highest total of the night and has a tiny spread of 3.5. This should be a very close game and could very well end up in OT. If it’s not a blowout, it’ll be an extremely low scoring game, that’s what tonight’s slate has for us. So this game may be worth stacking. 

Eric Gordon is coming off his worst game of the season but he’s in a great spot to bounce back against the Raptors. He should see 30 minutes in this one and he only needs 25 points to hit value which I think he can do tonight. 

D'Angelo Russell will miss tonight’s game against the Warriors but he shouldn’t be too bummed about it, they’re going to get blown out. Everyone remembers the incredible upset earlier in the year but it won’t happen again. Jordan Clarkson will see some extra usage tonight and he should be able to exceed value if the game remains within 15-20 points for most of the night. He’s a decent option.

Small Forward

The matchup is ugly but the opportunity is amazing. Danilo Gallinari is out tonight and Wilson Chandler will likely see a bump in usage and may start as well. He’s a great option is very safe as well. 

Kawhi Leonard had a cold stretch over the last two weeks but he’s officially back on track. His price is back down to Earth and he’s just $8,200. It should be a relatively low scoring game but Leonard usually gets his despite the Vegas total.

Thabo Sefolosha is worth considering as a punt play tonight but limit your exposure. He’s a low usage guy but can get you value in a couple threes and steals alone. He should see a ton of Paul George so his minutes are safe. Sefolosha is a risky option tonight. 

LeBron James is coming off multiple days of rest and will hop back into action in a high scoring affair with the Blazers. He’s a fantastic option tonight and he’s just $9,500. He’s tough to ignore at that price so he’s a very solid cash game play.

Power Forward

With all the Cavs starters playing tonight, it’s often difficult to pinpoint which star will have the best game. The Blazers cannot guard PFs to save their lives making Kevin Love an interesting play. He’ll make onto a few of my lineups but I won’t go to heavy on him. 

The most interesting GPP play of the night may be Anthony Davis. He banged knees with an opposing player but he ended up coming back into the game in a blowout. This should clearly mean he’s fine but DFS players will still shy away. He should be able to exceed value tonight. 

Blake Griffin has been on a heater as of late. He’s scored 51, 51, and 49 fantasy points over the last three and he’s still under $8,500. He’ll look to keep it going against the hapless Mavs. Throw him into a few of your lineups because he should have another solid performance. 

Joffrey Lauvergne is a possible punt play tonight. He’s minimum salary and he could very well see some extra minutes again tonight. Lauvergne has played 25-plus minutes over the last two and he’s a solid fantasy asset when he gets minutes. His minutes could very well come back to the 10-15 range so don’t go crazy here.

Center

When will it stop? Hassan Whiteside continues to dominate and he’s shown no signs of stopping. Andre Drummond will be crying on the bus ride back home after tonight. Drummond is obviously a great player but Whiteside has been on another level as of late. He’s scored over 49 DK points in five straight games. 

Alex Len is still pretty cheap and as long as Tyson Chandler is out again, he’s worth considering. He’s almost a lock to hit value against a big Magic team so he should see 30 minutes or so. 

Al Horford has been a beast since returning from his injury and he’ll look to keep it rolling against the Nets. The Nets are expected to lose by a quite a bit tonight but Brook Lopez and co. should be able to stay competitive with the Celtics until the end. Horford is a great option at a solid price. 

Clint Capela is one of the hottest names of the young season. He’s racked up 29 DK points in eight of his last nine games. He’s coming off back to back solid performances against Andre Drummond and Rudy Gobert so there’s no reason he shouldn’t be able to keep it going against Jonas Valanciunas tonight. JV is a solid defender but Capela is rolling right now.