Four games between eight teams make up Wednesday’s featured NBA DFS slate. That makes snagging a superstar or two even more important for fantasy basketball managers. Still, that’s easier said than done with such limited options. Another way to build a winner is by snagging some diamonds in the rough. Which underpriced players could make an impact this evening? Here are three values to consider for your fantasy basketball lineups.
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SF/PF Aaron Wiggins, Oklahoma City Thunder at NYK ($4,600)
For all their success, the Thunder have had to battle through a slew of injuries this season. Fortunately, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,500) is expected to take the court tonight in New York. The same can’t be said for Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen/ankle). As a result, expect more playing time than usual for Aaron Wiggins. This season, the wing is putting up 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game (20.7 FPTS).
Counting stats are one thing, but Wiggins’ best trait is his efficiency. The fifth-year pro is shooting 36% from three-point range. For his career, he’s a 38% shooter from beyond the arc. Wednesday’s opponents, the Knicks, wield one of the NBA’s better defenses. However, they’ve had some issues guarding the perimeter. New York is allowing 13.7 three-pointers made per game, tied for the tenth-most in basketball. With all eyes on SGA, there should be several wide-open shots for Wiggins in this one.
PF/C Dominick Barlow, Philadelphia 76ers vs. UTA ($4,500)
Injuries about for the 76ers tonight, who could be without Joel Embiid (oblique), VJ Edgecombe (back), and Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness). That leaves this roster quite shorthanded, especially in the front court. If anyone is going to take advantage on Philadelphia, it’s Dominick Barlow. The fourth-year pro isn’t much of an offensive threat, instead acting as a versatile role player. Through 50 games, he’s averaging 8.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals (19.0 FPTS).
None of those numbers are anything close to impressive. Still, that’s a result of playing alongside Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey ($10,300). Only the latter of that trio will be suiting up for tonight’s contest. The Jazz are a mess defensively, allowing an NBA-worst 125.8 points per game. To boot, Utah has also given up the most fantasy points per game to opposing power forwards. At $4,500, I’m expecting a productive showing down low for Barlow.
