Stan Son provides his thoughts and insights on DFS options for Thursday’s NBA slate on DraftKings.

There are three NBA games on Thursday’s main slate. Atlanta, Cleveland, and Phoenix are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.

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This article was written on Wednesday night. Any changes will be updated.

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Guard

Stud

Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors ($9,500)

The Cavaliers are playing the second leg of a back-to-back, but Cleveland decided to rest players on Wednesday, so everyone should be fresh and raring to go for this one. Over the last five games, Mitchell has put up at least 48.8 FPTS in every contest, with two over 60 FPTS. His usage rate is a robust 32.5% on the season, and Toronto ranks 12th in pace. In addition, Darius Garland suffered a toe injury, so Mitchell will likely have to shoulder more offensive responsibility.

Other Options: Devin Booker ($9,300), Dyson Daniels ($7,300), Immanuel Quickley ($6,900), Andrew Nembhard ($6,600)

Value

Isaiah Collier, Utah Jazz vs. Atlanta Hawks ($5,300)

Collier has played three games since returning from injury. He’s not starting and likely won’t play 30 minutes, but he put up 41 FPTS in 27 minutes last game. He looks explosive getting to the rim and provides an element for the Jazz offense that no one else can replicate. He’s dished out seven and 11 dimes over the last two games.

Other Options: Svi Mykhailiuk ($4,500), Keaton Wallace ($4,400), Vit Krejci ($4,300)

Forward

Stud

Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors ($8,600)

As mentioned in the Mitchell section, Mobley sat on Wednesday and should be well-rested for this one. Mobley is a fantasy beast because he literally does everything — scoring, rebounding, and racking up defensive stats. He’s put up at least 40 FPTS in all but two games this season, with two of those over 50 FPTS.

Other Options: Scottie Barnes ($8,500), Jalen Johnson ($8,300), Lauri Markkanen ($8,100), Brandon Ingram ($7,700), De’Andre Hunter ($6,700), Aaron Nesmith ($6,100)

Value

Royce O’Neale, Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers ($5,400)

He’s no Shaquille, but Royce O’Neale has put up at least 21 FPTS in every contest since the season opener, with three over 30 and a high of 55.8. Indiana is 11th in pace and 23rd in defensive rating, so there should be plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy goodies.

Other Options: Zaccharie Risacher ($5,100), Ace Bailey ($4,800), Vit Krejci ($4,300), Jay Huff ($4,000)

Center

Stud

Jusuf Nurkic, Utah Jazz vs. Atlanta Hawks ($6,500)

With Walker Kessler done for the season, it’s Nurkic time. He’s started the last six games and put up at least 20 FPTS in five of those contests with three over 30, and a high of 42.2 FPTS. The one game he failed to hit the 20 FPTS mark was in a blowout, in which he played only 19 minutes. Nurkic has received over 30 minutes three times.

Other Options: Kristaps Porzingis ($7,000), Jarrett Allen ($6,400), Onyeka Okongwu ($6,200)

Value

Jakob Poeltl, Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers ($5,500)

When Poeltl returned from injury, he played 20 and 25 minutes before getting a night off. On Tuesday, though, Poeltl played 30 minutes. With the size that Cleveland has in its front court, it’s likely that Poeltl gets over 30 minutes in this one as well. Poeltl has put up over 30 FPTS in each of his last two games.

Other Options: Isaiah Jackson ($4,900), Jay Huff ($4,000)