There are seven NBA games on Monday’s slate.
No teams are playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
As for injuries, Moses Moody is probable. Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson, Jordan Poole, Yves Missi, Keyonte George, Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon and Jalen Smith are questionable. LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, John Collins, Cody Martin and Ayo Dosunmu are doubtful. Aaron Gordon and Brandin Podziemski are out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates at DK Live.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there is one double-digit favorite: NYK -10.5 over WAS. There are no games within three points but two games have a 3.5 spread: CLE -3.5 over GS and SAC -3.5 over DAL. There are two games with a total of at least 230: DEN/UTA (237.5) and CLE/GS (231.5). There are no games below 220. Log into DK Sportsbook for the updates.
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Guard
Stud
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz ($7,700): Over the last five games, Murray has exceeded 50 FPTS three times. While he had a low of 28 FPTS during that span, he put up 49 FPTS in the other contest. In that 28-FPTS performance, Murray only shot 4-of-10 from the field. He attempted at least 19 shots in the other four games. The matchup is a good one on Monday, as the Jazz are dead last in defensive efficiency. These teams met at the end of November and Murray finished with 47 FPTS.
Other Options: James Harden ($9,100), Kyrie Irving ($8,800), De’Aaron Fox ($8,800), Tyrese Maxey ($8,600), Jalen Brunson ($8,400) if he plays, Norman Powell ($7,300), Darius Garland ($7,100), Coby White ($6,500), Russell Westbrook ($6,300), Mikal Bridges ($6,200), Collin Sexton ($6,100)
Value
Vasilije Micic, Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls ($4,600): Both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are doubtful for this one, so Micic should get the start and garner a usage rate in the low-to-mid 20s. Micic has started nine games this season, averaging 13 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. He’s exceeded 30 FPTS three times this season. The Bulls are playing at the second-fastest pace and are 25th in defensive efficiency.
Other Options: Malcolm Brogdon ($5,900), Jordan Clarkson ($5,800), Carlton Carrington ($5,500) if Poole is out, Spencer Dinwiddie ($5,200), Scoot Henderson ($5,000), Kevin Porter Jr. ($4,400), Kris Dunn ($4,100), Svi Mykhailiuk ($3,500)
Forward
Stud
Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls ($7,300): Bridges has put up 40.5, 57 and 47 FPTS over the last three games. LaMelo Ball missed one while Brandon Miller missed two of those contests. Both are doubtful for this one. The Bulls are second in pace and 25th in defensive efficiency, so the matchup is an extremely fantasy-friendly one.
Other Options: Evan Mobley ($7,800), Norman Powell ($7,300), Lauri Markkanen ($7,200), Josh Hart ($6,800), Michael Porter Jr. ($6,600), Mikal Bridges ($6,200)
Value
Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks ($5,600): The minutes fluctuate for Sarr, as he will play from 25 to 33 minutes on any given night. Despite that, he’s produced at least 25 FPTS in each of the last eight games with a high of 43.75 FPTS. On the season, he’s gone over 40 FPTS three times, so there is access to ceiling if everything breaks right. These teams played on Saturday and Sarr finished with 29 FPTS.
Other Options: Deni Avdija ($5,500), Kyshawn George ($4,100)
Center
Stud
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz ($12,000): There are a ton of good options at center on this slate, with Jokic the most expensive player by a wide margin, so roster construction and projected ownership will be important. But you usually get what you pay for. Jokic has failed to hit 50 FPTS only three times this season while exceeding 70 FPTS 11 times with two of those over 90 FPTS! Jokic has faced Utah twice this season and put up 59 and 63 FPTS.
Other Options: Karl-Anthony Towns ($9,800), Joel Embiid ($9,500), Domantas Sabonis ($9,300), Nikola Vucevic ($8,300), Evan Mobley ($7,800), Ivica Zubac ($7,600), Walker Kessler ($6,200)
Value
Mark Williams, Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls ($5,300): Williams still hasn’t been unleashed, as he has received at least 20 minutes in only two of nine games played. That said, those came in the two most recent contests with a high of 26. Despite the minutes cap, Williams has exceeded 20 FPTS in the last seven games with four over 30 FPTS. The Bulls play fast and eschew defense, so Williams should have plenty of opportunities for fantasy goodies.
Other Options: Alex Sarr ($5,600), Daniel Gafford ($5,000),
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