There are four NBA games on Monday’s main slate. BKN is playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Stud
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics ($10,500)
Cunningham has not been good the last two games, putting up 32.5 and 27.2 FPTS. One of those games was a 43-point blowout while the other was his first game back from a wrist injury. Prior to that, he put up over 50 FPTS in 11 of 14 games with three of those over 60 FPTS. This game should be a competitive affair, so Cunningham should see a full complement of minutes, making the likelihood of another 50-burger high.
Other Options: Tyrese Maxey ($9,900), Stephen Curry ($9,100), Norman Powell ($7,000), Andrew Nembhard ($6,800),
Value
Brandin Podziemski, Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat ($5,000)
The shooting, playing time and production have been all over the map this season for Podziemski. Recently, though, the minutes have gone from 22 to 30 over the last three games while he’s been tickling the twine, shooting over 60% from the field. That’s translated to 26.5, 31.8 and 39.5 FPTS. The clock could strike midnight at any moment, but continue riding the wave, especially since Miami plays at the fastest pace in the league.
Other Options: Grayson Allen ($5,300), De’Anthony Melton ($5,300), Kasparas Jakucionis ($4,000), Baylor Scheierman ($3,600), Nolan Traore ($3,400)
Forward
Stud
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons ($10,100)
With Jayson Tatum injured, many wondered what would transpire in Boston? Would the Celtics tank? Would it be a transition year? Well, Boston is currently 26-15 on the season, sitting second in the Eastern Conference. Much of that success has been because of Brown, who has stepped into the alpha role seamlessly. Brown has put up at least 50 FPTS 15 times this season, with five of those over 60 FPTS and a high of 71.5 FPTS. In two prior meetings with Detroit, Brown finished with 61 FPTS in both.
Other Options: Pascal Siakam ($8,700), Jimmy Butler ($8,100), Norman Powell ($7,000)
Value
Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons ($5,100)
Boston has been dealing with injuries and Hauser has started the last seven games he’s played. In the first two starts, he received only 21 minutes, but over the last five games, Hauser has averaged 30.8 minutes. Now, the range of FPTS has been wide because Hauser is usually scoring dependent, but he’s put up at least 20 FPTS in each of the last four games with a whopping high of 50 FPTS!
Other Options: Andrew Wiggins ($5,800), Noah Clowney ($5,400), Grayson Allen ($5,300), De’Anthony Melton ($5,300), Danny Wolf ($4,300) if he starts, Ron Holland II ($4,100), Baylor Scheierman ($3,600)
Center
Stud
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors ($7,700)
Over the last five games, Adebayo has put up 40, 22.2, 55.2, 33.2 and 60.5 FPTS. If the SATs taught me anything, it’s that Adebayo will finish with 11.2 FPTS in this one. Thank goodness this isn’t the SATs. Adebayo averages 1.16 FPTS per minute, so he should end up around 40 FPTS, but he has the ability to hit a ceiling outcome recently.
Other Options: Jalen Duren ($7,400)
Value
Neemias Queta, Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons ($5,200)
Queta has become the ultimate floor play for fantasy. He’s put up at least 20 FPTS in 20 straight games, with six of those over 30 FPTS. On the season, he’s failed to hit 20 FPTS only three times. While he’s only played at least 30 minutes five times this season, he can pretty much be counted on for around 24 minutes a night. Queta averages a respectable 0.96 FPTS per minute.
Other Options: Day’Ron Sharpe ($5,300), Danny Wolf ($4,300) if he starts
