We got a few things right on Friday, predicting triple-doubles from Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo while making DeMarcus Cousins our top pick. There’s a 7-game NBA slate on Saturday, with one 3:30 Eastern start (DET @ LAC) that we’re ignoring at DraftKings. Their 7:00 contests span the other six games and offer the biggest prize pools.
As is often the case, the late games on the West coast offer DFS upside. Stephen Curry $10700 and the Warriors are back at home with a day of rest, hosting the tired Nets, who lost a tough one in Sacramento. Draymond Green $7000, Klay Thompson $6700 and Harrison Barnes $5300 are also playable. Brook Lopez $7000 is the most consistent player for Brooklyn.
The Nuggets surprised the Rockets last night and could have a slight letdown in Phoenix. Danilo Gallinari $6200 led the starters and Will Barton $4300 was terrific off the bench. Resting at home since upsetting the Clippers on Thursday, the Suns rely on Eric Bledsoe $8000 and Brandon Knight $7100 but Markieff Morris $5800 (knee) is questionable, which opens up opportunities for T.J. Warren $3700, P.J. Tucker $3400 and Jon Leuer $3200 to outperform those salaries. Tyson Chandler $5300 is stackable too.
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There’s another mismatch in San Antonio, an unlikely place for the 76ers to win their first game of the season. Kawhi Leonard $8200 (illness) and Manu Ginobili $4300 (adductor) are questionable, so the best Spurs to use are LaMarcus Aldridge $7000, Tim Duncan $6000 and Tony Parker $4200. It’s also a good night for Danny Green $4100 to break out. Expect Patty Mills $3200 and Boris Diaw $3100 to be given a little extra run off the deep, versatile bench.
Because Dwight Howard $7400 played last night, he will be rested this evening. Clint Capela $4800 will probably start, and Terrence Jones $5700 was fantastic off the bench after missing five games with an eye injury. James Harden $10100 always gives the Rockets a chance, but Ty Lawson $7000 and Marcus Thornton $5900 disappeared in Denver. I’m not a fan of the Mavericks in daily play, but Dirk Nowitzki $6500 poured in 31 points on Wednesday with 11 rebounds, proving he’s still dangerous.
Off a methodical win in New York on Friday, the Cavaliers won’t break any scoring records in Milwaukee. You can use LeBron James $9900, Kevin Love $7900 and maybe Timofey Mozgov $4000, but the Bucks are at home with two days of rest and an upset chance. Greg Monroe $8200, Giannis Antetokounmpo $7300 and Khris Middleton $5800 are reasonably priced, while Jabari Parker $3700 will return after sitting out a back-to-back.
Both Orlando and Washington are missing star guards. Victor Oladipo (concussion) and Bradley Beal (shoulder) are officially questionable; I’m treating them as doubtful. John Wall $8900 will need help from Marcin Gortat $5300 and Otto Porter $5200 to win on the road; Ramon Sessions $3200 is a possible bargain. With Nikola Vucevic $7800 back, the Magic has another weapon to go with Evan Fournier $6000 and Tobias Harris $5900. The best price is on Aaron Gordon $4000, though Channing Frye $3200 may start again.
| Pos | Premium | Midrange | Bargain |
| PG | Stephen Curry $10700 | Brandon Knight $7100 | Ramon Sessions $3200 |
| SG | James Harden $10100 | Khris Middleton $5800 | Danny Green $4100 |
| SF | LeBron James $9900 | Evan Fournier $6300 | Tobias Harris $5900 |
| PF | Greg Monroe $8200 | LaMarcus Aldridge $7000 | Jabari Parker $3700 |
| C | Nikola Vucevic $7800 | Tim Duncan $6000 | Timofey Mozgov $4000 |
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