DraftKings

Terry Taylor, IND ($4,200)

Even if Goga Bitadze plays, Taylor is going to have solid ownership coming his way. They’re down a LOT of members in their front court and there’s still a chance Bitadze and Oshae Brissett do not play once again. Taylor played 36 minutes last game scoring 24 points while grabbing 16 rebounds in 35 minutes. Taylor is very undersized for the frontcourt but Indiana really doesn’t have many options at this point.

Devin Vassell, SA ($4,400)

WIth Lonnie Walker ruled out, there’s a strong possibility Vassell pushes for 30 minutes here. We saw against Golden State that 30 minutes can do Vassell wonders as he put up 36 DKP. He’s averaged 25.4 DKP/game in two meetings against the Rockets and that’s in just 25.2 minutes. This game has a 237.5 total and Houston is playing at the fastest pace in the league and has the worst defense. It’s going to be ALL offense ALL the time and Vassell is going to put up a big number.

 

FanDuel

Brandon Goodwin, CLE ($4,500)

You can play Goodwin on any and all sites as he should draw another start here. Yes, another start is right because Darius Garland is out once again and Goodwin started their last game. He’s played 26+ minutes in each of the last two games and has topped 23.7 FDP in each. There’s no reason to think he won’t see 25+ minutes here again going up against the second fastest paced team in the league.

Ben McLemore, POR ($3,500)

With Portland trading both Norman Powell and Robert Covington, the question of who’s the next man up until they get Justise Winslow and Eric Bledsoe integrated into the lineup comes up. McLemore may have that chance considering what they’re losing in Powell’s offense. He’s not a long term solution, but at minimum salary and other bench pieces questionable or out, he should play a sizable role. With Powell, Covington and Lillard off the floor this year, McLemore has a 23.1% USG rate.
 

Yahoo! Fantasy

Patty Mills, BKN ($18)

With James Harden being ruled out, that leaves Brooklyn without Harden, Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge and Joe Harris. With all of those guys off the floor, Mills has a robust 26.9% USG and averages 1.13 FP/min. We just saw the upside Mills possesses against the Warriors on January 29th, putting up 24 actual and 46 DKP. This game has an elite 229.5 O/U and if Brooklyn is going to keep this game close, Mills is going to be a big reason why.

Frank Jackson, DET ($10)

With both Cade Cunningham and Josh Jackson ruled out once again, we should see Frank Jackson get an extended look like he did on Thursday. He played 27 minutes and scored 25 actual points. The one thing we know is that Jackson is not afraid to shoot when he’s on the floor. He has a 22% USG without those two on the floor this year. He’s a very solid GPP play at minimum salary.