PG: Jrue Holiday, MIL – Holiday gets a boost with Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is listed as doubtful, averaging 1.34 DK points per minute since last season. Holiday had 47 DK points Thursday without Giannis, with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
SG: Jalen Brunson, DAL – Brunson will see a big increase in usage with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis out. Brunson has several 40+ DK point games this season. He is averaging 28.6 DK points and Memphis is ranked 28th in defensive efficiency.
SF: Khris Middleton, MIL – Middleton had a 31.6 percent usage rate without Antetokounmpo on the floor on Thursday and had 22 points and eight rebounds. Going back to last season, Middleton has a 31.6 percent usage rate without him on the floor.
PF: Jaren Jackson, MEM – Jackson has 43.1 and 46.7 FD points the last two games. The 43.1 came in only 20 minutes due to the historic blowout of the Thunder. Jackson has a 31.1 percent usage rate without Ja Morant on the court.
C: Richaun Holmes, SAC – Holmes is a better play on DK. He has 43 and 35.75 DK points the last two games and Harrison Barnes is still out. Holmes had 35.75 DK points in this matchup against the Clippers on Wednesday, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds.