DraftKings
Draymond Green , PG/SF GSW -- $5,100
Don’t worry about D’Angelo Russell returning to impact Green’s production at all, because he doesn’t. Green averages .98 FP/min with Russell on the court, which is very strong. The pace of this game will benefit Golden State and allow them more offensive possessions and Memphis is a bottom-five defense this season, so check and check. We haven’t seen insane upside from Green, but this price is extremely generous and one we shouldn’t ignore.
Jae Crowder , SF/PF MEM -- $5,000
This is risky and we should know that by now when talking about Crowder, but the upside is there. The Spurs rank 21st in DRtg this year and allow the 11th most fantasy points to opposing small-forwards. Crowder has flashed 60-point upside and has flashed a 10-point floor, so please don’t use him in cash games. Over his last five games, he’s averaged 28 minutes and 32 FP, but that’s anchored by a 62 bomb against the Clippers. Keep all of that in the back of your mind when rostering Crowder.
Patrick Beverley , PG/SG LAC -- $4,800
It’s not an easy match-up for the Clippers and Beverley, but the Nuggets are playing the second leg of a back-to-back and we’re not really reliant upon Pat Bev for offensive output. With the Clippers down a few regular rotation players -- mainly Paul George -- Patrick Beverley was one assist shy of a triple-double, which is the upside he does posses. Well, Paul George is out once again and Beverley is sub 5K. Something we should all look to take advantage of. He’ll be popular at this price point.
FanDuel
Glenn Robinson , SF GSW -- $4,100
Robinson continues to see plenty of time due to how depleted the Warriors are and he’s been a strong fantasy producer. In five of his last six games he’s gone for at least 21 FP and in all five of those games he’s poured in 15 or more actual points. This is a big pace-up spot for Golden State and also a great match-up for Robinson himself as Memphis allows the fifth most fantasy points to opposing small-forwards. Even with D’Angelo Russell returning, Robinson is in play at this price tag.
Rudy Gay , SF SA -- $4,100
Gay’s playing time has been sporadic all season long but he’s been over 20 in five straight games and 24-plus in two-of-three. He’s gone for at least 25 FP in three-of-four games while scoring 13-plus actual points and grabbing five or more rebounds in each of them. Toronto is worse than league average against both small-forward and power-forward this year, which is another reason we should like Gay here. But man, look at the price tag!
Jerami Grant , PF DEN -- $4,000
With Paul Millsap out, Grant will likely enter the starting lineup once again. He’s been starting the past two games and has seen 27 and 33 minutes over those two contests. Grant has actually started five games this season and has averaged 30.4 minutes, 14 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.25 blocks in those games. Grant is also in a massive pace up spot and for an athletic guy who can get out and run, that’s extremely ideal.