CBB DFS Playbook & Example Lineups: February 20

Dan Servodidio brings you the top plays to build your lineups around for today's main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel!

Dan Servodidio

Published Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:46 am (EST)

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CBB DFS Playbook & Example Lineups: February 20

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BYU -- 85 Points (-17 vs. Santa Clara) **DK ONLY**
Michigan State -- 80 Points (-10 vs....

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K. Oubre - SF

GSW

The Warriors have reportedly reached out to the Pelicans with an offer involving Kelly Oubre Jr.

The talks haven't gained any traction yet, according to sources of Shams Charania of The Athletic, but it's worth noting that the Dubs have had exploratory talks regarding Oubre. He hasn't exactly fit in too well with the Warriors, although a move to the Pelicans wouldn't necessarily help him, as he'd still be asked to play out of position and would be competing for touches with the likes of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson.

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D. Rose - PG

DET

The Knicks and Clippers have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Derrick Rose.

Rose has a lengthy history with Tom Thibodeau in New York, having played for him in both Chicago and Minnesota, but the Clippers could also use some more firepower in their second unit at the point guard position. A Rose departure from Detroit could guarantee more minutes for Delon Wright, but Rose's value wouldn't change much with either of those teams. He'd technically have a higher floor in New York, but he misses so many games that he's not really worth the trouble in fantasy hoops. If he does wind up with the Knicks, that would be bad news for Immanuel Quickley.

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N. Alexander-Walker - SG

NOP

The Pelicans have been listening to offers for Lonzo Ball and J.J. Redick in order to create a "clearer pathway" to minutes for young guards Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kira Lewis Jr.

NAW flashed his potential earlier this season with a 37-point gem against the Clippers when the Pelicans were without Zion Williamson, Eric Bledsoe and Ball, and it appears he has some fans in the New Orleans' front office that would like to see him on the floor more regularly, so he could be someone to think about stashing in deep leagues. To be clear, the Pelicans are in the very early stages of the trade process here, so if you do stash NAW, you're going to have to be very patient. Lewis Jr. has a ton of long-term upside, but it's tough to see him earning major minutes if Eric Bledsoe stays in town, so Alexander-Walker is the preferable stash here.

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L. Ball - PG

NOP

The Pelicans have reportedly been taking calls regarding the availability of Lonzo Ball and J.J. Redick, and have shown an openness to discussing trades with inquiring teams.

The Pelicans ranked in the top-4 in pace under Alvin Gentry last season, but with Stan Van Gundy at the helm, their place has plummeted to 24th overall and Ball has not responded well to the change. There were also whispers last season that management was upset with Ball's poor performance in The Bubble, so it's not shocking to see his name popping up in the early trade rumors, and one of the teams that has reached out to New Orleans has been Golden State with the Warriors reportedly offering Kelly Oubre Jr. To be clear, nothing is imminent on the trade front regarding Ball, Redick or Oubre, but it sounds like the Pelicans are open for business.

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P. Siakam - PF

TOR

Pascal Siakam (left knee swelling) is questionable for Wednesday's game vs. the Bucks.

Siakam recently revealed that he's been dealing with a nagging left groin injury which he aggravated during a hard fall last week, so he has a few issues to contend with. The 'questionable' tag at least suggests this isn't a long-term concern, even if he is forced to miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday. Stanley Johnson has been starting in his absence, but OG Anunoby has been the real winner for fantasy purposes.

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P. Dozier - SG

DEN

P.J. Dozier (right hamstring strain) will not play vs. the Heat on Wednesday.

Dozier was running in transition when he pulled up short and limped into the locker room, so it's no surprise that he'll need to miss time with the injury. The severity of the strain is unclear but since he's being ruled out a day in advance, there's a chance he'll also miss Friday's game in San Antonio. His 19.4 minutes per game should get divvied up by Will Barton, Gary Harris and Michael Porter Jr.

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D. Avdija - SF

WAS

Deni Avdija (health and safety protocols) will not play vs. Houston on Tuesday.

Davis Bertans, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Ish Smith and Moe Wagner are also out due to protocols, but the Wizards are still scheduled to play in Houston. Avdija has had ups and downs this season, but as a lottery pick on a bad team his rest-of-season outlook is fairly bright. Most fantasy managers can just keep an eye on him.

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C. LeVert - SG

IND

Caris LeVert had surgery on Monday to treat renal cell carcinoma of his left kidney, and he is expected to make a full recovery.

The cancer was discovered during an MRI as part of LeVert's comprehensive physical after being traded to the Pacers. "I didn't have any symptoms. I was playing in games ... I was feeling 100 percent healthy," LeVert said recently. "So, in a way, this trade definitely showed and revealed what was going on in my body; so I'm definitely looking at it from that side and definitely humbled to know that this trade could've possibly saved me in the long run." The Pacers' statement adds that while LeVert will be out indefinitely, "no further treatment is needed." Get well soon, Caris.

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