Cash Plays

Stephen Curry ($10,600) – The injury to Kevin Durant has shot Steph Curry’s Fanduel price over $10,000. However, last year when Durant was still on the Thunder, Steph was undeniably the Warriors #1 option and a DFS workhorse. His usage is going to go up with Durant sidelined and he gets a great matchup tonight against Chicago, who are giving up 45.2 FP a game to opposing PG over their last 10 games. His price may scare a lot of people away, but Curry is definitely on my cash game radar tonight against the Bulls.

Devin Booker ($6,200) – Tonight Booker is just about the cheapest option at SG (there are guys below him, but no one worth consideration). It’s reasonable to assume most people are going to find cap relief in his recent price reduction, which is $6,200. Booker is generally consistent enough to hit 30 FP a game and he gets a great matchup tonight against a Hornets team that allows the 7^th most fantasy points a game to the SG position.

Andre Iguodala ($4,800) – With only one small forward priced above $6,000 on tonight’s slate, Fanduel users are going to be forced to reach down. Just like Curry, Iguodala is in a great spot fantasy wise due to the Durant injury. Though it looks like Patrick McCaw may be the one getting the start tonight, Iggy’s production and minutes of the bench will be increased and he will have a very high ownership, making him a great cash game play.

Enes Kanter ($5,900) – Kanter had a tough first game back from injury against the Lakers, posting only 9.9 FP in 19 minutes of action. His last 2 games, however, he has reached value, scoring 35.3 against the Pelicans and 29.3 against the Jazz. Tonight, he gets to matchup with a Portland team that is one of the worst in the league when it comes to stopping opposing power forwards. Once again, there isn’t a lot of variation at the PF position because of the small slate. Because of this, Kanter’s own % should be extremely high.

Jusuf Nurkic ($5,400) – The center position actually provides a few different routes you can go tonight, but I think most people are going to go with the Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic. He’s done well since joining Portland, averaging 29.7 fantasy points over his first 4 games with them. If he can come close this once again he’ll be well worth his price tag of $5,400. Though he’ll be facing an Oklahoma City team this is fairly tough against centers, the Blazers will probably have him in much of the game in an attempt to match Steven Adam’s size.

GPP Plays

Eric Bledsoe (8,900) – There isn’t going to be a whole lot of variation tonight in cash and GPP games with such a limited amount of players to choose from, but if I had to pick one of the high priced PG’s to have a low ownership I would go with Eric Bledsoe. He’ll be taking on a fairly average Hornets defense and has the potential to go off for big game tonight in Phoenix.

Allen Crabbe ($3,500) – Allen Crabbe is as cheap as you can get with a price tag of $3,500. He generally slips people’s mind when you think of the Portland backcourt, but he still gets roughly 30 minutes a game. He has shown some upside during some parts of the year, but nothing insane. He does average 16 FP a game, however, which is right around what you need him to reach since his price is so low. Plug him in and hope he has his shot working tonight at home against a good Oklahoma City team.

Andre Roberson ($4,300) – Fanduel players are likely to go for a couple other low-priced value plays at the small forward position, like Iguodala or Moe Harkless. This bodes well for Andre Roberson, though, who has a great matchup tonight against an exploitable Portland defense. His price his back down closer to $4,000, which minimizes the risk factor if you’re looking to plug Roberson into your GPP lineup.

Taj Gibson ($4,400) – Sticking with another OKC guy, our GPP pick for the power forward position tonight is Taj Gibson. He’ll be coming off the bench once again and be fighting for minutes with Enes Kanter, who I expect most will probably go with at one of their power forward positions. This will leave Gibson with a low own % against a weak Blazers defense. As long as the minutes are there for him, I fully expect him to have a good stat line.

Alan Williams ($4,900) – Williams is once again a center I’m looking to target in GPP lineups tonight. He’ll be getting a matchup against Frank Kaminsky and the Hornets and should see somewhere between 20-30 minutes as the Suns continue to keep Tyson Chandler out of the rotation. Alan’s numbers have shown that, when he gets the chance, he is a pretty decent NBA center. As long as Earl Watson continues to give Williams some minutes, he should be a great start tonight against a Charlotte team that is giving up the 9^th most fantasy points to centers this year.

Cash Plays

John Wall ($10,400) – Wall was in our cash game picks last night and didn’t disappoint, posting 12 points to go along with 19 assists. Tonight he gets to matchup against a Toronto team that is starting Cory Joseph (who you should also keep in mind as a cash game pick) for the foreseeable future. Wall has also strung together 12 straight double-doubles and I fully expect that reach 13 tonight as the Wizards rely heavily on him in a game that has playoff implications. There are quite a few big name point guards on tonight’s slate, so there should be some variation with who fanduel players go with. Personally, if I’m reaching up here, I’m going for Wall.

Gary Harris ($5,500) – Gary Harris has now strung together 5 straight games of at least 28 fantasy points, averaging 20.5 ppg over that stretch. Surprisingly, his salary has not jumped over $6,000. He only needs 25-30 points again to reach value in your cash game lineup and he should easily be able to do that against a Milwaukee Bucks team that is middle of the road when it comes to guarding the shooting guard position.

 Terrence Ross ($4,400) – Ross has started for the magic at SF in his first 2 games with the team and he hasn’t disappointed, putting up 25.5 and 37.8 fantasy points. Fanduel has only raised his salary to $4,400 and this may be the lowest we see it for a while if he’s able to put together a decent game tonight against a weak Knicks defense that has given up the 4^th most fantasy points to the position over their last 10 games. Expect good production and a high own % as Ross draws another start tonight against New York.

Willie Cauley-Stein ($5,400) – In his first 3 games without DeMarcus Cousins, Cauley-Stein has proven he can be a star, a dud, or an average player on any given night. Tonight, I’m going to have to go with more of the average player/star approach when he takes on a Brooklyn Nets team that is last in the league defending power forwards. He got the start on Monday against Minnesota and is expected to get another start tonight. If you need some cap relief from the power forward position, Cauley-Stein makes for a great cash game play.

Kyle O’Quinn ($4,700) – Willy Hernangomez has been ruled out tonight, opening the door for O’Quinn to get more minutes and usage against the Magic. Orlando has been particularly bad when it comes to guarding the center position this year, giving up 47.7total fantasy points per game. Since center doesn’t seem like the position to reach up for tonight, many players will probably flock to O’Quinn to provide cap relief, allowing them to reach up at other positions. He should be fairly owned a very good start in cash games.

GPP Plays

Jrue Holiday ($7,700) – Holiday has seen his numbers diminish since DeMarcus Cousins has been in New Orleans. However, Cousins is suspended tonight, allowing more usage for Jrue Holiday as the Pelicans take on Detroit. The Pistons are in the bottom 10 in the league guarding the point all season and Holiday should be able to exploit that tonight.

Will Barton ($5,900) – Will Barton filled in nicely for the Nuggets heading into the all-star break, as just about everyone on their team was injured. With everyone back and healthy, though, he has resumed his place on the bench. He is generally out of consideration for cash games, but he still sees around 30 minutes a game, making him an interesting option in tournament lineups. He has shown he has upside and tonight may be the night to roll with him in your GPP’s against an average Bucks defense.

Harrison Barnes ($6,100) – Wesley Matthews has been ruled out tonight against the Hawks. Barnes is already the Mavs #1 but with Matthews out Barnes’ usage will be slightly increased in a matchup against a weak Hawks defense. Barnes should have no trouble reaching value tonight and offers good upside for your GPP lineup.

Markieff Morris ($6,600) – Most people will probably buy up at the power forward position tonight, leaving players like Markieff Morris as great GPP plays. In his last 2 games he has gone for 41.7 and 17.1 FP, respectively. His inconsistency draws him away from cash game consideration but if you want a guy with a good matchup (Toronto is in the bottom 8 defending PF) then Markieff is your guy.

Kosta Koufos ($4,200) – Between the 2 big men in Sacramento, Cauley-Stein is going to get the nod from most fantasy owners. However, Koufos has the same matchup tonight against a feeble Nets defense that has allowed the 5^th most points per game to opposing centers. To match this, they are also in the bottom 4 in total fantasy points given up to position. Koufos should start at center tonight for the Kings and see good minutes as Sacramento attempts to abuse the Nets inside.

Cash Plays

 John Wall ($10,000) – John Wall has been one of the most fun players to watch over the last month. He hasn’t scored under 40 fantasy points for the entire month of February, and I don’t see that streak ending tonight when the Wizards takes on the Golden State Warriors at home. The Warriors are halfway decent at defending the point, but I really like Wall tonight considering he will be heavily leaned on to try and keep the game close.

 Bradley Beal ($7,000) – Bradley Beal has been nothing but consistent lately, posting 6 games of 20+ points in his over his last 7. As previously stated, a matchup against the Warriors is going to require the Wizards to rely heavily on their backcourt scoring duo. Beal should be on his way to a great game tonight and should score in the mid 30s for fantasy points to give you some consistency in your cash game lineup.

T.J. Warren ($5,300) – Warren had a great start to the season, averaging 19 points a night for the Suns. Unfortunately, he suffered a concussion that put him out of action for 18 games, a stretch in which P.J. Tucker stepped up for Phoenix. Rather than let the two battle for minutes, the Suns decided to ship Tucker to Toronto, opening up more minutes for Warren. He saw 38+ minutes of action in the 2 games without Tucker and I fully expect this trend to continue as Phoenix tries to develop their young talent. I expect Warren’s price to go up soon, so take advantage of it being this low while you can.

Frank Kaminsky ($5,900) – Kaminsky is our pick of the day tonight for his matchup against the Lakers at Staples Center. The Lakers are a team that greatly struggles defensively. Over their last 10 games, Los Angeles is last in the league defending the center position, giving up an average of 56.3 combined fantasy points a night. This fact alone is going to make Kaminsky very owned. Make sure to keep an eye on Cody Zeller and Marvin Williams injury news, as both are questionable to play tonight. If one or both of them can’t go, Kaminsky will get a ton of usage, making him a must play.

Andre Drummond ($8,100) – Drummond may seem like a nuisance to reach up for at center, but his matchup tonight against the Trail Blazers doesn’t get much better. The recent addition of Jusuf Nurkic could help them a bit tonight as he battles with Drummond inside, but the fact of the matter is, Portland is still an awful rebounding team, and that is Drummond’s specialty. I fully expect Drummond to reach his price tag tonight and offer huge upside as he flirts with a big double-double.

GPP Plays

 Mike Conley ($8,000) – Tonight Mike Conley draws a fantastic matchup against the Suns, a team that has been near the bottom of the league all season when it comes to defending the point. Conley was able to explode for 38 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 60+ fantasy points in a matchup earlier this year against the suns. Tonight I expect Fanduel players to go for more of the big name plays at PG, leaving a middle of the road players like Conley with a low own % and a great fit in your tournament lineup.

 Rodney Hood ($4,100) – Hood returned to Utah’s starting lineup on Friday and saw 21 minutes of action, which was followed by 27 minutes on Sunday. He didn’t do anything spectacular as he was being eased back into things coming off an injury, but he was able to put up 21 fantasy points and reach value against the Wizards. Tonight, he should she over 30+ minutes of action. For his price point he’s worth taking the risk on and plugging into your GPP lineup.

Maurice Harkless ($4,800) – Harkless was a good cash game play on Sunday with a limited selection of small forwards. Tonight, however, there are guys like Durant, Butler, and Porter to take the attention away from young Moe Harkless, who still has been getting a lot of minutes with Evan Turner out. He should see minutes in the mid-30’s tonight against Detroit and should definitely reach value with decent upside in tournaments.

Tobias Harris ($5,400) – Harris’s inconsistency makes him the ideal tournament play on a day-to-day basis. Over his last 2 he has put up 39 and 16 fantasy points, respectively. This is nothing out of the norm for the young 24 year old, especially since Stan Van Gundy fluctuates his minutes every game. Just like Drummond, though, Harris draws a fantastic matchup against a Portland team that just not defend the frontcourt positions very well. Harris is a very “out on a limb” type play, but he will have the low own % that can help your GPP lineup have success tonight.

Alan Williams ($5,000) – This one completely relies on whether or not Earl Watson actually wants to develop a young talent that he’s been kicking to the curb all season. In the 4 games Williams has seen 20+ minutes he’s averaging 15 points and 13 rebounds a game. On Sunday, when the Suns took on Milwaukee, Williams put up 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 assists over 34 minutes for a ridiculous 45.5 fantasy points. Tonight he gets to matchup against a Grizzlies team that defends the center position exceptionally well. This makes me like Williams even more in tournament games, though, as he has proven he can compete with the big boys and will have low ownership.

Cash Plays

Cory Joseph ($4,400) – Joseph once again did not disappoint last night as he got the spot start for the injured Kyle Lowry. With Lowry set to have wrist surgery tomorrow, the sky is the limit for young Cory Joseph. In his last 2 games starting he has seen 30+ minutes and put up at least 25 fantasy points in both. The Knicks are pretty good when it comes to defending the point, but given the current situation with Lowry and Joseph’s low price tag he is a must start tonight in cash games.

Demar DeRozan ($8,500) – Kyle Lowry has officially been ruled out tonight as the Raptors take on the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. New York is in the bottom 6 this year defending the SG position and when DeRozan got the chance to face off with them earlier this year in Toronto he put up 34 fantasy points through only 3 quarters of action. If the Knicks can keep this one close, DeRozan could be in for a huge game. At the very least, he should reach value for your lineup

Andrew Wiggins ($8,600) – Wiggins has stepped up big with Zach LaVine out and has arguably been the most consistent player in the league over the last month, averaging 29 points a game to go along with 4 rebounds. In terms of fantasy, he has put up 9 straight games of 30+ fantasy points. Tonight he gets to matchup against a Kings team that has been struggling to defend the SF position recently as they try to figure out life without DeMarcus Cousins. Expect Wiggins to continue his hot stretch of February when he takes the court tonight.

Dario Saric ($7,000) – Fanduel finally caught up with Saric’s price tag, raising it to $7,000 for tonight’s tilt against the Warriors. The raise in price shouldn’t be enough to draw you away from the young power forward, though, as he has put up at least 34 fantasy points in each of his last 6 games. Philadelphia against Golden State obviously has blowout potential, but the Sixers will rely heavily on Saric to try and keep the game close. The Warriors are actually not superb when it comes to defending the power forward position so Saric should easily reach value and hit in the mid-30s for your lineup.

Karl-Anthony Towns ($10,600) – I apologize for adding another high-priced cash game play, but I can’t pass up writing on KAT tonight as he squares off with a Sacramento team that has absolutely no one to compete with him. The size difference he has on Willie Cauley-Stein and clear advantage against Kosta Koufos tell me Towns is in for a big game. The man has been on an absolute tear of late, posting 40+ fantasy points in 13 of his last 14 games. It may be a little difficult to squeeze him into your lineup, but if you can, definitely reach up for KAT.

GPP Plays

Derrick Rose ($6,100) – Derrick Rose was our GPP point guard on Saturday and had a decent game against the 76ers. Tonight, he faces a Toronto team that will be without Kyle Lowry and have been struggling to defend the point guard position lately, as they are near the bottom of the league over their last 10 games. Also keep in mind that the Knicks waived Brandon Jennings early Monday morning, opening up more minutes for Derrick Rose. He usually sees minutes in the mid-30s but he may even see upwards of 40 tonight as New York attempts to figure out their backcourt.

Tim Hardaway Jr. ($5,500) – Hardaway Jr. has had a rough couple of games since the all-star break. This is great news for your tournament lineup as his price continues to drop and people steer clear of him. If Avery Bradley comes back tonight he could give Hardaway some trouble, adding to his risk. If Bradley does not return, however, expect Hardaway to have his way with a Celtics defense that is in the bottom 3 in the league defending the SG position over their last 5 games. He should have no trouble reaching value for your GPP lineup tonight and offers great upside.

Harrison Barnes ($6,100) – With a lot of big name small forwards taking the floor tonight, most will probably go with one of them and a value play to compliment it. This leaves middle-priced guys like Harrison Barnes with low ownership. Considering Barnes is the Mavericks #1 option, he should have no problem scoring tonight against a Miami defense that allows the 6^th most points per game to opposing teams.

James Johnson ($6,100) – Johnson has been a little inconsistent as of late, posting 2 games with less than 20 fantasy points over his last 3. Tonight, he faces off with a tough Dallas frontcourt that just recently acquired Nerlens Noel. Johnson may have his work cut out for him but he his low ownership tonight will make him a great tournament play.

Al Horford ($6,100) – Horford’s lack of production has finally caught up to him on Fanduel as he is now listed at only $6,100. He hasn’t shown anything of late to suggest he can put up huge numbers, but a revenge game may be in order for him as he gets to take on his former team, the Atlanta Hawks. If you’re looking for a risky, middle-priced center for your GPP lineup I highly recommend plugging Horford in.