Jalen Brunson rolled his ankle in last night’s win against the 76ers, leaving the game momentarily before finishing the contest. The star guard is listed as questionable on the second night of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
If Brunson is sidelined for Wednesday’s contest, Miles McBride will be in line for a big performance.
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PG/SG Miles McBride, New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls, $4,300
Brunson is a premier option in DFS each night, so players understandably have to pay top price to insert him into their lineups. That said, the Knicks’ captain may not suit up tonight after rolling his ankle against the 76ers last night.
That puts McBride in line for a big opportunity within the offense. New York’s rotation is shallow, so losing Brunson for even a game would leave the team with even fewer bench players. McBride (knee) is also questionable for tonight’s game, but if he plays, he would be the biggest beneficiary.
At just $4,300, McBride is a great value pick for DFS lineups. The fourth-year guard is already having a strong season, averaging a career-high 11.6 points per game on 44.8 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from distance. He’s doing this in 26.7 minutes per game and hasn’t started any of the 10 games he’s played.
With such a small rotation, McBride would likely see upward of 35 minutes if Brunson is out. That would allow the West Virginia product to easily surpass his DFS value.
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