DraftKings’ main NBA DFS slate for Monday starts at 7:00 PM ET and features seven matchups. DraftKings continues to offer huge contests for DFS players and below, I dive into two of my favorite bargain plays for this slate.
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C, Neemias Queta, Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics, $5,700
Neemias Queta has been a pleasant surprise for the Boston Celtics this year. The 26-year-old has started all 26 games, posting averages of 10.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Queta is averaging a career-high 26.2 fantasy points this season. He also has tallied as many as 46.0 fantasy points in a game and has eight games with 30+ fantasy points.
He will face off with a Pacers team tonight that is shorthanded at the big man spot. Indiana ranks 21st in opponents’ field goal percentage and 27th in opponents rebounds allowed per game. This is the first matchup between these two teams this season, and Queta will be primed for one of his best games of the year. Expect there to be no answer for the springy big man in lob opportunities and putback dunks. There is no match for his level of athleticism and activity on this Pacers’ roster, and expect Queta to outperform his fantasy average output by a comfortable margin.
SG, Isaiah Joe, Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, $3,400
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be returning to the floor for the first time since picking up their third loss of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Losses are an uncommon thing for the defending champions, and expect them to be ready to produce a blowout against a 13-15 Grizzlies team. Isaiah Joe is a part of the Thunder’s rotation regardless, posting averages of 12.6 points and 2.9 rebounds across his 22.7 minutes per game. But if the Thunder can push this to blowout territory, it will expand the level of opportunity for Joe. He is one of the best shooters in the league, buried in an incredibly talented Oklahoma City roster.
Joe is averaging 21.3 fantasy points per game based on DraftKings scoring. He has put up as many as 36.5 fantasy points in a game this season and can fill it up in a hurry when given the chance. This is a great spot play with the Thunder having the rest advantage and being the far superior team. Expect Oklahoma City to put this game away early and for Isaiah Joe to see expanded minutes for one of his top fantasy outputs of the season. Count on him being one of the top scoring options when the stars take a season and for Joe to outperform his $3,400 price point.
