PG: Dennis Smith Jr, POR – The Blazers will be without Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons and CJ McCollum is playing through a rib injury. Smith played 37 minutes Saturday and had 21 points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals for 41.5 DK points.
SG: Darius Garland, CLE – Garland is coming off two great games. Against a good Jazz team yesterday, Garland had 31 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals for 54.3 FD points. He had 52.6 FD points Friday against Washington and has scored at least 26 points in three of the last five games.
SF: Kelly Oubre, CHA – The Hornets are missing four players, including three starters due to health and safety protocols. Oubre started yesterday and played 39 minutes and had 28 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal for 37.6 FD points. He has at least 33.6 FD points in three of the last four.
PF: Isaiah Stewart, DET – Stewart has played 35 and 33 minutes the last two games. If he plays that many tonight, he will be a great value against the Thunder, who allow the third-most fantasy points to centers. He has two consecutive double-doubles with 14 rebounds in each.
C: Deandre Ayton, PHX – Ayton sees an increase in usage with Devin Booker out. Ayton has taken 46 shots from the field in the last three games. Ayton faced the Spurs on Nov. 22 and had 21 points and 14 rebounds for 45.5 DK points.