The Celtics have had two days off after their mid-week back-to-back, but they still listed Jrue Holiday ($5,200) as questionable due to left knee tendinopathy. If he’s out or limited, Payton Pritchard ($4,900) would be one of several picks that would get a big boost in usage and production in his absence. He’s be a great DFS value play from his salary under $5,000.
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PG/SG Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors ($4,900)
Pritchard has started all 13 games for the Spurs this season, playing 28.5 minutes per game with a 15.5% usage rate resulting in just under nine field goal attempts per game. He has played the second-most minutes on the team
Pritchard is coming off a massive 23-point performance on Wednesday vs. the Nets. He had 23 points, eight assists, six rebounds, five three-pointers, two steals and even a block in 36 minutes.
Pritchard is always a little risky coming off the bench since his role fluctuates from game to game, but he has scored at least 15 points in six of his last seven games while producing 28.5 fantasy points per game at the rate of 0.97 fantasy points per minute.
Whether Holiday is in or out this Saturday, Pritchard could get the boost in minutes and usage he needs to be a great option at this price point. The Celtics are heavy 17-point favorites, and if it turns lop-sided, Pritchard could feast in garbage time.
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