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We have a few spots to wait on, as Toronto, Phoenix and Brooklyn all have some questionable tags that need to be resolved before tip-off. There’s no clear winner in the race for projected totals tonight, but the massive spread between Charlotte and Brooklyn appears to be the most significant piece of Vegas data. I bought into some Hornets in hopes that they don’t clear the bench.<\/p>\n
For the latest spreads and over\/unders, visit RotoWire’s NBA Odds<\/a> page. There you can also find player props, futures, picks, articles and sportsbook bonus codes<\/a>.<\/p>\n NBA Injury Report Today\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0PHO –\u00a0 QUESTIONABLE: Mark Williams<\/a> (foot), Grayson Allen<\/a> (knee) PROBABLE: Dillon Brooks<\/a> (hand)<\/p>\n We may finally see Phoenix’s original starting lineup back on the floor tonight, although we’ll have to wait and see on Williams. Allen has a shot at returning, and Brooks is expected back. I would probably hold off on Brooks for at least one more game, as his injury will affect his shot accuracy.<\/p>\n BKN – OUT: Michael Porter<\/a> (hamstring), Danny Wolf<\/a> (ankle), Terance Mann<\/a> (Achilles)<\/p>\n The Nets will require a late check for every remaining game, because there’s some serious tinkering going on with two-way players and bench participants. I expect Ziaire Williams<\/a> ($5,200) to be used again despite an odd scratch Sunday night.<\/p>\n TOR –\u00a0 OUT: Immanuel Quickley<\/a> (foot) QUESTIONABLE: Brandon Ingram<\/a> (heel)<\/p>\n Jamal Shead<\/a> ($4,800) will hold onto a starting role with Quickley out. We’ll discuss Ingram’s ideal pivot later in the article.<\/p>\n DET – OUT:\u00a0 Cade Cunningham<\/a> (chest), Jalen Duren<\/a> (knee), Tobias Harris<\/a> (hip)<\/p>\n The Pistons fared better than expected against the Thunder despite a decimated first unit. Credit goes to Paul Reed<\/a> ($4,500), Javonte Green<\/a> ($3,800) and Kevin Huerter<\/a> ($4,200) for filling in admirably, and you can safely consider at least one of them against the Raptors while also keeping Daniss Jenkins<\/a> ($6,900) in mind.<\/p>\n DAL – QUESTIONABLE: Naji Marshall<\/a> (illness), P.J. Washington<\/a> (illness)<\/p>\n We could see returns from Marshall and Washington, but consider Khris Middleton<\/a> ($3,400) and his bargain salary if either player is out.<\/p>\n MIL – OUT: Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> (knee), Bobby Portis<\/a> (wrist), Kevin Porter<\/a> (knee)\u00a0<\/p>\n We could see a return from Kyle Kuzma<\/a> and Ryan Rollins<\/a>, which will shift some of the recent obscure names back to the bench. I don’t mind Kuzma at $6,100, and I’d also consider Myles Turner<\/a> at $5,600. The Bucks are tough to rely on right now.<\/p>\n For all the latest updates, visit RotoWire’s NBA Injury News<\/a> page and our comprehensive NBA Injury Report<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Elite NBA DFS PlayersGuards<\/p>\n LaMelo Ball<\/a>, CHA ($8,500) @ BKN<\/p>\n The Hornets could dismantle the Nets tonight, and although you’ve got excellent options for less money, I expect Ball to bounce back after damaging his line with a slow start against the Celtics two nights ago. I wouldn’t write off guys like Kon Knueppel<\/a> ($6,700) or Brandon Miller<\/a> ($7,600), but Ball should also be safe to utilize.<\/p>\n Amen Thompson<\/a>, HOU ($8,100) vs. NYK<\/p>\n I toyed with Jalen Brunson<\/a> ($9,300), but I think you can get similar production for a cheaper cost with Thompson. There’s a chance for an explosive night for Brunson, but he fell in with his usual averages in one game against the Rockets this season. Meanwhile, Thompson ran up a double-double on them, and you’ve got to love those DD and TD DraftKings bonuses.<\/p>\n Forwards\/Centers<\/p>\n Scottie Barnes<\/a>, TOR ($8,900) @ DET<\/p>\n Although I’ll take Barnes on his own merits, he moves into lock territory if Ingram fails to play. The Pistons are extremely short-handed, and although the team’s replacements are strong, they may have the toughest time defending the four. Jakob Poeltl<\/a> and Paul Reed<\/a> will battle it out, but Barnes could exploit Ronald Holland<\/a> and the assortment of other fill-ins who will take Harris’ place. I also won’t rule out RJ Barrett<\/a> ($7,500), but his shoulder may limit his effectiveness.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a>, NYK ($9,200) @ HOU<\/p>\n I wish we had more contest data, but I’m going to break the tie between Towns and Alperen Sengun<\/a> ($9,200) based on Towns’ better results against the Rockets and his additional positional eligibility. We can place him in four different positions, and that’s a distinct advantage.<\/p>\n Desmond Bane<\/a>, ORL ($7,400) vs. PHX<\/p>\n Bane hung 34 points on the Suns when they last met, and they have the advantage of catching the Suns at home this time around. It’s easy to discount the role travel plays on a team, but this is the second consecutive road game, spanning the entire country, with a stop in Memphis. The Suns may also try to send Brooks out to perform immediately, and Bane might be able to take advantage in that spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n Expected NBA DFS Chalk<\/p>\n Paolo Banchero<\/a>, ORL ($9,500) vs. PHX<\/p>\n While any of the aforementioned options could have filled this spot, I think much of the public will fire up Banchero against a frontcourt defense that will get Williams back. He could be rusty in his return, and although Wendell Carter<\/a> will line up next to him, the matchup against Royce O’Neale<\/a> will be a fresh exploit for Orlando’s dominant power forward.<\/p>\n Mid-Range NBA Targets<\/p>\n Jabari Smith<\/a>, HOU ($6,300) vs. NYK<\/p>\n I thought long and hard about Smith versus OG Anunoby<\/a> ($6,500), but I settled on Smith by a hair. Anunoby’s single game against the Rockets was a little above average, but Smith generated a slightly better result at a cheaper salary. The gap between salaries is much closer now, and that’s mostly due to Smith’s marked improvement. Anunoby is fine, but I think you’ll reap bigger dividends with Smith.<\/p>\n Ausar Thompson<\/a>, DET ($6,000) vs. TOR<\/p>\n As the team’s only active starter, I think it’s a good fit for Thompson. He beat 5x value with 31.3 DKFPs in the team’s last game, and he managed that against a tough OKC defense. He might have an easier time of things, especially if Ingram misses and Barrett’s shoulder bothers him.<\/p>\n NBA DFS Value Picks<\/p>\n Our best values can be found in the injury section, but I’ll scrounge up a couple of additional options for you to use below.<\/p>\n Pete Nance<\/a>, MIL ($4,800) vs. DAL<\/p>\n Although some of Milwaukee’s options will return to action, it’ll be tough to bench Nance, who’s played quite well as a fill-in. The Bucks have little to play for, and they might as well give the youth on their roster a crack as the season concludes. Potential departures from Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> and Kyle Kuzma<\/a> will need to be accounted for next season.<\/p>\n Brandon Williams<\/a>, DAL ($4,900) @ MIL<\/p>\n Williams logged one of his best totals of the season in the team’s most recent game, and he executed it with Cooper Flagg active. He’s more productive than Ryan Nembhard<\/a> and can often outpace Max Christie<\/a>, making him a very reasonable pivot in the bargain bin.<\/p>\n The author(s) of this article may play in daily fantasy contests including \u2013 but not limited to \u2013 games that they have provided recommendations or advice on in this article. In the course of playing in these games using their personal accounts, it’s possible that they will use players in their lineups or other strategies that differ from the recommendations they have provided above. 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