Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 115-97. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Opponent - ATL
Proj Pts FD - 45.89 DK - 48.42
Chris Paul has been one of the best closers and all-around point guards in the game this season which has the Suns sitting as the top team in the league and the reason Paul's price has reached the $10K mark. I am not at all concerned as he has been very productive lately averaging 20.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 13 assists over his last eight games, and now gets a plus matchup against the Hawks(27th in defensive efficiency) in a projected close, high-scoring game. Fire up Paul in all formats.
Opponent - TOR
Proj Pts FD - 23.95 DK - 26.03
After peaking in the mid $6K range at the end of January, Ayo's price is back in a more comfortable range which makes him a much more attractive fantasy option. He has stepped into a starting role with the barrage of injuries to the Bulls starters and has been consistent averaging 12.7 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds while hitting cash value in eight of those 10 games(31.9 DK/31.4 FD points per game). The matchup doesn't jump off the page as the Raptors are mid-pack in defense and run the 28th fastest pace but opportunity is there and this game is expected to stay close throughout. At these prices, I will have exposure in all formats.
Opponent - CHI
Proj Pts FD - 29.8 DK - 31.1
Yes, I am a bit of a Raptors homer up here in Canada but no matter where you are from it is hard to ignore what Trent is doing right now. It starts with the insane volume as he has now taken 20+ shots from the field(10+ from behind the arc) in five straight games while averaging 44.6 DK/42.7 FD points per game. That is production we normally get from players in the $8K-$9K range and while both teams are ranked mid-pack in terms of defense this is a slight pace-up matchup for the Raptors, as well. The price on FanDuel is a little more adjusted based on recent performance making it not so much of a lock but on DraftKings he is a top guard target for me in all formats.
Opponent - MIA
Proj Pts FD - 31.68 DK - 33.58
What I like here the most is that the price is trending down while the performance and consistency has been trending up for White in the short term. Over the last six games, he has averaged 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 7.2 assists and that includes a blowout win against the Rockets where he saw his minutes limited. That production has also come, for the most part, with Murray in the lineup and he is currently questionable. I am fine playing White either way but if Murray is out, that would be a huge boost for White and his usage.
Opponent - DET
Proj Pts FD - 41.45 DK - 44.35
If you played Edwards in either of his last two games you likely have a bad taste in your mouth as he put together two of his worst performances of the season. There is some good news however as he gets a much better matchup tonight against a Pistons team that ranks 23rd in defensive efficiency and 11th in pace and there could also be some added opportunities as Russell and Beverley are both questionable. This game has the highest total on the slate and Edwards has been terrific at providing value across multiple categories for fantasy which easily put him in play in all formats.
Opponent - GS
Proj Pts FD - 32.69 DK - 36.25
The Kings have the biggest chance of getting blown out tonight so you may be wondering why I have Barnes here. Well, the system absolutely loves him from a PTS/$ standpoint and I have to agree and it starts with his minutes never really being too affected by blowouts. His usage lacks at times but makes up for it by providing value across multiple categories which he has shown lately topping 30 fantasy points(floor target) in three of his last four games. If the Kings can keep it close, at least into the fourth, Barnes should easily hit his floor and be a productive asset to your fantasy team.
Also Consider: Saddiq Bey(DET) who continues to get lots of usage(double-digit shots in eight straight) and has been consistent posting 25 or more DK points in six of his last seven games
Opponent - LAC
Proj Pts FD - 50.97 DK - 51.94
There is a slight chance Davis could sit this one out being a back-to-back for the Lakers but Lebron is still questionable after missing four straight and AD was out a month so should be well-rested at this point. Either way, I just can't get my eyes off the sub $10K price for a player who provides an insane 1.29 DK/1.33 FD points per minute, and that is overall including time shared with LBJ on the court. Stay tuned for news throughout the day, but if everything stands as is, Davis is my favorite payup on this smaller, six-game slate.
Opponent - MIA
Proj Pts FD - 28.42 DK - 31.32
Keldon Johnson is not going to win you a GPP as the upside is fairly limited but he is also never really going to kill your cash lineup and that is where I am targeting him tonight. He has provided a very consistent floor with 25 or more fantasy points in 11 of his last 12 games while averaging just shy of 30 per game. He doesn't get insane usage but has attempted double-digit shots in five straight and nine of those 12 games and does contribute consistently in the rebounding department. All things considered, he is a high floor play I will be using in cash games.
Also Consider: Kevin Looney(GS) as a value center who is coming off a double-double and has 12+ rebounds in three straightÂ
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