There are six NBA games on Monday’s slate.
As for injuries, LaMelo Ball, Zach LaVine, Jordan Clarkson and Christian Braun are questionable. Kevin Huerter is doubtful. Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Caleb Martin, Jared McCain and Nikola Jovic are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there is one double-digit favorite: CLE -10 over BKN. There are three games within 3 points: PHI -2 over CHA, TOR -1.5 over CHI and DEN -1 over SAC. There are two games with a total of at least 230: CHI/TOR (238.5) and DEN/SAC (237). There are two games below 220: PHI/CHA (213) and MIA/DET (218.5). Log into DK Sportsbook for the updates.
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Guard
Stud
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat ($9,600): Cunningham is the bonafide alpha for the Pistons offense, garnering a usage rate of 31% on the season. He has failed to reach 40 FPTS only twice this season and has put up over 60 FPTS four times, with two of those over 70. He has five triple-doubles on the season and has been close a number of other times. Cunningham has played Miami twice this season and finished with 44.75 and 48.5 FPTS.
Other Options: James Harden ($9,400), Tyrese Maxey ($8,800), De’Aaron Fox ($8,700), Tyler Herro ($7,600), Malik Monk ($6,800), Josh Giddey ($6,600), Norman Powell ($6,500), Ayo Dosunmu ($6,200)
Value
Kelly Oubre Jr., Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets ($5,800): Oubre Jr. has put up over 30 FPTS in each of the last four games. Philadelphia will be without Jared McCain and Joel Embiid, so he should continue playing in the mid-30s and receiving opportunities to put up fantasy goodies.
Other Options: Gradey Dick ($5,900), Vasilije Micic ($5,300) if he starts, Caris LeVert ($5,000), Keon Johnson ($4,900), Shake Milton ($4,700), Kevin Porter Jr. ($4,400), Isaiah Wong ($3,600)
Forward
Stud
RJ Barrett, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls ($9,100): The price is expensive, no doubt. Barrett was priced at $9,000 on November 24 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he finished with 35 FPTS in that one. This matchup is much, much better, as the Bulls are second in pace and 26th in defensive efficiency. No Scottie Barnes. No Immanuel Quickley. Barrett should continue garnering a high usage rate and is coming off a triple-double in his last game.
Other Options: Paul George ($8,300), Michael Porter Jr. ($6,800), Norman Powell ($6,500), Miles Bridges ($6,100)
Value
Noah Clowney, Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ($3,500): Clowney missed seven games due to injury, but returned on Friday and played 18 minutes. On the season, he’s received more than 20 minutes just three times, but he’s productive when playing. He attempted 10 shots on Friday and finished with 22.5 FPTS. With the Nets trading away Dennis Schroder, Operation Tank has commenced, and there is the slight possibility that Clowney starts getting a few more minutes of playing time. At the end of last season, Clowney averaged 33.3 minutes per game.
Other Options: Aaron Gordon ($5,500), Guerschon Yabusele ($5,200), Jonathan Mogbo ($4,400)
Center
Stud
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings ($12,200): Jokic finished with a season-low 30.25 FPTS on Friday as he only played 30 minutes due to a blowout. It was the first time below 40 FPTS this season. Prior to that game, Jokic put up 85, 90.5, 77.5 and 72.5 FPTS. He has the highest floor/ceiling combo in the game.
Other Options: Domantas Sabonis ($9,700), Bam Adebayo ($8,200), Jakob Poeltl ($7,300), Ivican Zubac ($7,100), Jarrett Allen ($7,000), Walker Kessler ($6,600)
Value
Andre Drummond, Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets ($5,500): Drummond will be making his 13th start of the season as Joel Embiid has already been ruled out. In those 12 starts, he averaged 8.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.75 steals. He’s finished with over 20 FPTS 12 times this season with three over 30.
Other Options: Guerschon Yabusele ($5,200), Mark Williams ($5,100), Jalen Smith ($4,500) if he starts, Jonathan Mogbo ($4,400), Noah Clowney ($3,500)
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