Rockets vs Magic 

Vegas Favorite – HOU (-6.0), O/U – 214.5

Player to Watch 

James Harden (HOU) – ($12,800/56.72 FPPG)

Season Averages – 34.1 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 8.7 APG

James Harden has been playing better than anyone in the league lately. In January alone he has scored above 40 points in three of five games, averaging 39.8 points per game in that same period. Harden has also been putting up great rebound and assist numbers this month with an average 8.2 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game. These numbers have helped Harden achieve two triple-doubles and two double-doubles so far this month. In terms of fantasy points, Harden has been a great asset for fantasy players. In the five games thru January all his performances have been above 50 FP including two 80 FP contests. Tonight he will look to continue his dominance on the court and fantasy players will be watching closely. 

Warriors vs Mavericks 

Vegas Favorite – GSW (-6.5), O/U – 227.0

Player to Watch 

Kevin Durant (GSW) – ($10,000/48.34 FPPG)

Season Averages – 28.2 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 6.1 APG

Durant has been an essential part of Golden State’s offense, averaging 25.3 points per game across an average 34.5 minutes this January. Besides his scoring, he has also helped out the team with an average 5.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game this month. Durant has been consistent with putting up good fantasy points so far in 2019. In all four games he has put up above 39 FP with a high of 53.5 FP. If he continues playing as he has, fantasy players will be wise to add him to their rosters tonight. 

Trail Blazers vs Nuggets

Vegas Favorite – DEN (-5.0), O/U – 217.0

Player to Watch

Nikola Jokic (DEN) – ($11,000/46.04 FPPG)

Season Averages – 19.2 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 7.5 APG

Nikola Jokic has had a phenomenal January so far. In the seven games the Nuggets have played in 2019, Jokic has played an average 32.3 minutes per game and put up at least a double-double each game with three triple-doubles as well. Fantasy players who have chosen Jokic for their rosters have been well rewarded with five of seven games scoring above 50 FP and a high of 72.4 FP against the Charlotte Hornets. With Jokic looking to extend his double-double streak tonight against Portland, fantasy players who chose him have an elite pick with high potential.