There are seven NBA games on Monday’s slate.
The Heat, Thunder and Jazz are each on the second night of a back-to-back while the Houston Rockets are on the first end of theirs and look to be considering resting starters.
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On DraftKings Sportsbook, there are three double-digit favorites: Warriors -13 over the Hornets, Thunder -10 over Rockets, and Pistons -11 over Jazz. The other four games hold spreads of nine or fewer: 76ers -3 over Trail Blazers, Heat -8 over Wizards, Grizzlies -9 over Hawks, and Kings -2 over Mavericks. The Hawks and Grizzlies is the only matchup with a game total set over 232 with their over/under a monstrous 252.5.
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Stud
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets ($9,200): The fountain of youth looks to have made its way to Golden State with Steph Curry looking like the best version of himself as of late. The Warriors star has a renewed pep in his step and is coming off a monstrous 73.5 fantasy points performance based on DraftKings scoring on Thursday against the Magic. He followed this up with 59.2 fantasy points against the 76ers on Saturday. Curry is averaging 24.1 points, 6.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. The Hornets are especially vulnerable on the perimeter as they rank 26th in opponent three-point attempts allowed, which is where Curry is so dangerous from. Expect him to be ready for the challenge as he returns to the city where he grew up and for the 11-time All-Star to be prepared to put on a show.
Other Options: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,600), Cade Cunningham ($10,100), LaMelo Ball ($9,700), Trae Young ($9,600), Kyrie Irving ($9,500), Tyrese Maxey ($9,000)
Value
Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets ($4,300): The most highly anticipated matchup of the night is set to take place between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. Each of these Western Conference teams have extremely positive future outlooks and should still be considered threats for this season. Oklahoma City has an abundance of depth that makes it difficult to predict who will step up on a game-by-game basis, but I like Wallace to have a solid output tonight. The Kentucky product is playing 27.5 minutes per game on the season and averaging 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He is averaging 20.2 fantasy points on DraftKings scoring but should see some additional opportunity with Isaiah Joe missing tonight due to injury. Wallace is coming off a 32.2 fantasy point performance last night vs. the Spurs in which he finished with 19 points, four assists and three rebounds. Look for him to build off this and outperform his price point tonight.
Other Options: Davion Mitchell ($4,600), Luke Kennard ($4,500), Scotty Pippen Jr. ($4,400), Alex Caruso ($4,400), Terry Rozier ($4,300), Keon Ellis ($4,300), Dante Exum ($4,200), Marcus Smart ($4,200), Spencer Dinwiddie ($4,100), Buddy Hield ($4,000), Gary Payton II ($3,700)
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Stud
Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks ($8,000): The Memphis Grizzlies have played their way into the contender conversation with Jaren Jackson Jr. as a huge reason why. The Michigan State product has taken his game to new heights in his seventh season, averaging 23.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 blocks per game. He is averaging a team-leading 39.7 fantasy points per game based on DraftKings scoring and is coming off a monstrous 59.5 fantasy point output against the Spurs on Saturday. Memphis could also be without Ja Morant, who is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, which would put more on Jackson’s plate. Expect him to get the better of the interior matchup with this Hawks team and continue his stretch of strong performances.
Other Options: Miles Bridges ($8,500), Bam Adebayo ($8,400), Amen Thompson ($8,200), Jalen Williams ($8,100), Zach LaVine ($7,800), Jimmy Butler ($7,600), Paul George ($7,500), DeMar DeRozan ($7,400)
Value
Cody Williams, Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons ($4,000): In the final matchup of the night, the Utah Jazz will host the Detroit Pistons, who enter having won nine of their last 10 games. Utah has already ruled out Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen with John Collins listed as doubtful and Collin Sexton listed as questionable. Someone must produce for the team, so look toward rookie Cody Williams to see some additional opportunity tonight. Brother of Jalen Williams, Cody was selected with the 10th overall pick in this year’s draft. His opportunity has been fairly limited so far, playing in 35 games and logging 20.4 minutes per game and averaging just 4.3 points and 2.2 rebounds. Williams averages just 10.5 fantasy points per game on the season but has tallied 20+ fantasy points based on DraftKings scoring in two of his past five games. Look for him to benefit from the additional minutes in this matchup and for Williams to continue making the most of his opportunities, even if the game gets out of reach.
Other Options: Dante Exum ($4,200), Marcus Smart ($4,200), Vince Williams Jr. ($4,100), Buddy Hield ($4,000), Tim Hardaway Jr. ($3,900), Kris Murray ($3,800), Justin Edwards ($3,800)
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Stud
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards ($8,400): The Miami Heat have struggled as of late, losing seven of their last 10 games with the Jimmy Butler situation sidetracking their season. They will need to find their stride to close the season and give themselves some sort of chance in the playoffs. They have a great chance of doing so tonight against the Washington Wizards. Bam Adebayo has risen to the clear-cut franchise centerpiece following the Butler trade and is averaging 17.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game on the season. Washington enters this game with the worst record in the league and ranking dead last in opponent points and opponent rebounds allowed. Miami will need Adebayo to take another stride forward to become a true cornerstone piece and you can’t ask for a better matchup than the Wizards. Look for him to outperform the 40.0 points he is averaging based on DraftKings scoring as he plays a key role tonight.
Other Options: Alperen Sengun ($8,900), Jaren Jackson Jr. ($8,000), Mark Williams ($7,900), Chet Holmgren ($7,100), Jalen Duren ($6,900)
Value
Quinten Post, Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets ($4,600): Quinten Post comes at the higher end of the price point for a value option but is one of the best values on the entire slate. The Boston College product has earned a role on this Warriors team and will be a name to keep an eye on moving forward. Post has played in just 22 games and is averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists across his 15.3 minutes per game. He is averaging 17.4 fantasy points per game but is coming off back-to-back games with 30+ fantasy points. Post has knocked down two or more three-pointers in four of his past five games and shot 4-for-9 from beyond the arc in his last game against the Sixers. He provides an element the Warriors’ offense lacked at the big man position so expect his expanded opportunity to continue as they take on the Hornets tonight.
Other Options: Jabari Walker ($4,200), Jusuf Nurkic ($4,100), Dwight Powell ($3,900), Brandon Clarke ($3,800), Kevon Looney ($3,600)
