DraftKings
Thanasis Antetokounmpo , PF - The Bucks ruled out their entire starting lineup for tonight's matchup against the Hornets and the last time this happened we saw Thanasis look much like Giannis, scoring 23 points with 10 rebounds and five assists. We like attacking the Hornets front court and this Antetokoumpo should be a feature on the offensive end.
Cole Anthony, PG - Anthony returned to the Magic lineup and played 26 minutes out of the gate, scoring 13 points with one rebound and seven assists for 25.3 DK points. I think it is safe to assume Anthony is progressing back towards the full-time starting gig in the Magic backcourt and has the offensive upside to put up points. The Pacers could be without Malcolm Brogdon once again tonight which will make this a matchup to target.
Cody Zeller , C - With Gordon Hayward out of the lineup we have seen Zeller get a boost in minutes as the Hornet shortens their front court rotation. In two of the last three games he has played 28 minutes while going for 25 and 38 FP in those matchups. With Giannis out tonight, the front court matchup against the Bucks becomes a bit easier.
FanDuel
Deni Avdija, SF - We are looking to stack this Wizards/Warriors matchup tonight and Deni continues to play solid basketball. Even with Bradley Beal returning the other night he still scored 16 points and has now given us at least 20 FP in six of the last seven games. His reliability on the glass mixed with low-end double-digit scoring has made a safe play lately.
Bobby Portis , PF - Just $5,800 for Portis tonight after he dropped 42 FP last night against Dallas. This matchup against the Hornets should be one he takes advantage of as long as he stays out of foul trouble. With Giannis out of the lineup we have seen Portis with double-doubles in back to back games. UPDATED - Bucks just ruled out the entire starting five. Portis is going to be an elite play on tonight's slate.
Kevin Porter , SF - Porter being listed as a small forward makes little sense given the fact that he is their shooting guard/point guard depending the status of John Wall and tonight Wall is OUT of the lineup for the Rockets which positions Porter in as the starting point guard against the Clippers. What I like about Porter here is the fact that his minutes are blowout proof. Regardless of the spread we should see 30 minutes out of him tonight.