Happy Monday! We have a fun showdown between the Bulls and Nuggets on tap. Coby White has already stated he will not play on the back-to-back, so we know he is out. On the Denver side, they will be without Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson (questionable) sat last game. Julian Strawther is also listed as questionable and Nikola Jokic as probable. Let's dive in! 

 

Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets Total & Spread

  • Total: 239.5
  • Spread: DEN -14.5

Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Updates

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Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets Projected Starting Lineups

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DFS Captain / MVP Picks

Nikola Jokic, DEN

(DK CPT - $20,700, UTIL - $13,800 / FD CPT - $24,000, UTIL - $16,000)

One of the best in the world with one of the highest ceilings in the entire game. Jokic has scored less than 67 fantasy points in just one of his last seven games. A blowout is about the only thing that can slow him down, and it's possible even in that scenario he already has a triple-double by the time the Nuggets decide to have mercy. In a close game, he's live for 50+ points, or 20+ rebounds, or 20+ assists, or maybe multiple of those things. 

Josh Giddey, CHI 

(DK CPT - $16,200, UTIL - $10,800 / FD CPT - $20,400, UTIL - $13,600)

A walking triple-double himself, but not quite the 40-20-20 level of the man above him. He is coming off a line of 26-13-13 against Utah last night, and now Coby White is out again. If anyone on the Bulls can outscore Jokic straight up, it's Giddey. 

Jamal Murray, DEN 

(DK CPT - $14,100, UTIL - $9,400 / FD CPT - $17,700, UTIL - $11,800)

The ultimate game theory play would be to hope for a floor game from Jokic and play Murray in the Captain spot as leverage. The price gap is wide enough that Murray doesn't need to outscore Joker straight up to be the optimal Captain. Murray just dropped 51 fantasy points himself, and his ceiling is a bit higher with Christian Braun sidelined. 

 

 

 

DFS Utility Picks

Kevin Huerter, CHI 

(DK CPT - $9,000, UTIL - $6,000 / FD CPT - $11,400, UTIL - $7,600)

Huerter should slide back into the starting lineup with Coby White out and Tre Jones doubtful. He's had a usage rate of over 20% this season and he has a chance to play 30+ minutes in this version of the rotation. Very solid floor with a little bit of ceiling at his price.  

Ayo Dosunmu, CHI 

(DK CPT - $8,400, UTIL - $5,600 / FD CPT - $9,300, UTIL - $6,200)

Very similar play to Huerter, but with a little bit less upside because of slightly capped minutes. Dosunmu has maxed out at 29 minutes in a game this season, but it's more likely he finishes around 25-26. 

Jonas Valanciunas, DEN 

(DK CPT - $4,500, UTIL - $3,000 / FD CPT - $3,000, UTIL - $2,000)

In order to fit the studs in we need to find some value, and JoVal is one of the options. He isn't likely to play more than 15 minutes, but we have seen him put up nearly 2.0 FPPM plenty of times. 

Jalen Smith, CHI

(DK CPT - $6,000, UTIL - $4,000 / FD CPT - $3,300, UTIL - $2,200)

The Bulls version of the JoVal play, but slightly more expensive and slightly more ceiling because of the minutes potential. He's played as many as 21 minutes with Vucevic active, but he more likely settles in the 16-20 minutes range unless Vooch is in foul trouble.  

Aaron Gordon, DEN

(DK CPT - $9,900, UTIL - $6,600 / FD CPT - $13,200, UTIL - $8,800)

Gordon found a ceiling game himself last game, but Braun and Johnson were both out. That scenario is possible again tonight, so keep an eye on the final injury status. Gordon is closer to a dart throw if Johnson plays since Tre Jones looks unlikely to play (making the Bulls value a little stronger). 

 

 

 

DFS Dart Throws

  • Bruce Brown, DEN (DK CPT - $6,300, UTIL - $4,200 / FD CPT - $6,000, UTIL - $4,000)
  • Matas Buzelis, CHI (DK CPT - $9,900, UTIL - $6,600 / FD CPT - $12,300, UTIL - $8,200)
  • Tim Hardaway, DEN (DK CPT - $6,600, UTIL - $4,400 / FD CPT - $7,500, UTIL - $5,000)
  • Isaac Okoro, CHI (DK CPT - $5,100, UTIL - $3,400 / FD CPT - $4,200, UTIL - $2,800)
  • Cameron Johnson, DEN (DK CPT - $7,800, UTIL - $5,200 / FD CPT - $2,400, UTIL - $1,600)