Point Guard
James Harden, PG BKN - We have a 225.5 game total with just a 1.5-point spread in this matchup. Harden is starting to give us ceiling level performances, averaging 51.8 FP over the last five games. He has as much triple-double upside as Luka Doncic in a better game environment. For the price and the matchup Harden is my top spend up tonight.
Shooting Guard
Evan Fournier, SG NYK - With Rose and Walker out of the lineup tonight we should take a peak back a few slates ago when Fournier was a featured option in the Knicks lineup as he played 42 minutes against the Lakers, scoring 26 points with four rebounds and two assist. The price is right in a matchup against a Hawks team that ranks among the worst defensive teams in the NBA this season. You can also look at Immanuel Quickly and Alec Burks tonight as well.
Small Forward
Jimmy Butler, SF MIA - Nice little return to Chicago narrative here for Butler who began his career with the Bulls. We are also getting late news that Tyler Herro is now questionable to play due to soreness. We know that Herro is a big usage player and having him off the court would benefit Butler in terms of available shots. The matchup against the Bulls should be a competitive one and a game flow that is conducive to scoring.
Power Forward
John Collins, PF ATL - Collins is playing at another level right now, going for 38 FP in just 23 minutes against the Grizzlies last night due to a blowout. Even before last night's performance however we have seen big numbers on both ends of the floor out of Collins. This is another matchup, against a weaker front court, that I expect Collins to take advantage of.
Center
Christian Wood, C HOU - So, w know the Rockets are not a great basketball team but they do have some players that can put up big numbers in certain spots and tonight I think we see that out of Wood. Going at the Hornets with opposing centers has long been a cashing strategy for us here at Fantasy Alarm and I expect Wood to play his 30+ minutes even if this one gets a bit out of hand.