There are six NBA games on Monday’s main slate. Atlanta and Cleveland are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks ($10,500)
Cunningham has certainly leveled up this season and is the engine that has propelled Detroit to an Eastern Conference-leading 16-4 record. He “only” has two triple-doubles on the season, but he will likely finish with quite a few before the playoffs start. From a fantasy perspective, he’s put up over 50 FPTS 10 times with a whopping high of 96 FPTS. That’s Nikola Jokic territory! Atlanta is ninth in pace and 14th in defensive rating, but Kristaps Porzingis could be out for this one.
Other Options: James Harden ($9,800), Donovan Mitchell ($9,500), LaMelo Ball ($8,600), Tyler Herro ($8,000), Desmond Bane ($7,700), Coby White ($7,500), Bennedict Mathurin ($7,200), Jalen Suggs ($7,000), Norman Powell ($6,900), Darius Garland ($6,800), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($6,700), Kon Knueppel ($6,600), Kevin Porter Jr. ($6,100)
Value
Anthony Black, Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls ($5,700)
Over the last seven games, Black has played at least 28 minutes in every contest with three of those over 30 minutes. He’s contributed at least 25 FPTS in all with five over 30 FPTS. Black has been stuffing the stat sheet with points, rebounds, assists and has been a menace on defense with 15 steals and three blocks over that stretch. Chicago is second in pace and 23rd in defensive rating, so there should be plenty of opportunities for fantasy goodies.
Other Options: Ayo Dosunmu ($5,400), Collin Sexton ($5,100), Davion Mitchell ($5,100), T.J. McConnell ($4,800), AJ Green ($4,800), Egor Demin ($4,400), Kris Dunn ($4,000)
Forward
Stud
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers at Miami Heat ($7,800)
Since returning from injury, Leonard has played four games. He received 26 and 28 minutes in the first two games back, finishing with over 30 FPTS in both. In the last two games, Leonard played 29 minutes in both contests and put up 30 and 39 points, good for 45 and 45.8 FPTS. There’s a good chance he gets to 30 minutes in this one. Even if he doesn’t, the game environment should be a fantasy-friendly one because Miami is playing at the fastest pace in the league.
Other Options: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,500), Jalen Johnson ($10,000), Franz Wagner ($8,700), Miles Bridges ($8,100), Norman Powell ($6,900), Brandon Miller ($6,400), De’Andre Hunter ($6,300)
Value
Jay Huff, Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ($5,000)
It took a while, but Huff has moved the center pendulum in his favor due to his ability to space the floor and protect the rim. Huff has racked up at least one block in all but three games this season. Over the last 14 games, Huff has racked up at least one block in every contest and in 12 of those he has at least two. He has five games with four blocks in a game! Since essentially becoming the guy at center for the Pacers (six games ago), Huff has contributed at least 20 FPTS in all with three games over 30 FPTS.
Other Options: Noah Clowney ($5,500), Kyle Kuzma ($5,400), Ayo Dosunmu ($5,400), Tobias Harris ($5,300), John Collins ($5,300), AJ Green ($4,800), Mouhamed Gueye ($4,500) if Kristaps Porzingis is out, Danny Wolf ($4,000)
Center
Stud
Ivica Zubac, Los Angeles Clippers at Miami Heat ($8,000)
Zubac has put up at least 30 FPTS in all but two games this season, with five of those over 40 FPTS and a high of 62 FPTS. Miami plays fast so there should be extra possessions in this one. Zubac has literally been stuffing the stat sheet while doing yeoman’s work on the glass. The most important numbers, though, are the 37, 39 and 38 minutes he’s played over the last three games. Minutes are half the battle. Yo, Joe!
Other Options: Jalen Duren ($7,900), Bam Adebayo ($7,500), Onyeka Okongwu ($7,400), Nic Claxton ($6,400)
Value
Danny Wolf, Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets ($4,000)
The range of outcomes is extremely wide for Wolf. He could play two minutes or 30, something that’s happened in two of the last three games. In the most recent contest, he played 30 minutes and went for 22 points, four rebounds, four assists and a block. At 7-foot and 250 pounds, Wolf can make it rain from downtown. If he’s hot, Wolf could get 30 minutes again. If he’s not, well, you don’t need me to tell you what would happen.
Other Options: Wendell Carter Jr. ($5,500), John Collins ($5,300), Jay Huff ($5,000), Mouhamed Gueye ($4,500) if Kristaps Porzingis is out, Moussa Diabate ($4,200), Ryan Kalkbrenner ($4,100)
