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Guards

James Harden, HOU (DK: $11.2k, FD: $11.3k): Yes, the matchup is bad, but with studs like Harden you can pretty much throw matchups out the window. The Rockets are going to be without Chris Paul for the foreseeable future, which means Harden is going to get as much usage as he can handle. Harden has the upside of 80 fantasy points any given night, so in a night when there is plenty of value available to easily work him into your lineup, he's a great option. Add to that, because of the matchup he'll likely be less owned than usual.

Bradley Beal, MIA (DK: $7.3k, FD: $8k): Beal is a bit more appealing on DraftKings because of the lower price. He's seen 35+ minutes in his two games this season, and facing off against the up tempo Denver Nuggets team which has been allowing 36 FPPG to opposing starting shooting guards. Vegas has this contest as the highest scoring of the night, so you'll want some pieces of this game.

Mike James, PHO (DK: $3k, FD: $3.5k) / Tyler Ulis, PHO (DK: $4k, FD: $3k): Eric Bledsoe is being shopped around, and has probably played his last game for the Suns. Mike James has been getting the backup PG minutes so far this season, and will probably get the start. However Ulis played very well last season in this role, so they'll likely both play around the same number of minutes tonight in what is now shaping up to be a very competitive game.

Forwards

LaMarcus Aldridge, SA (DK: $8.5k, FD: $8.8k): This one is pretty simple, as long as Kawhi Leonard remains out, Aldridge should remain in your lineup. His price tag has gone up a fair bit, so this rule might die soon, but with as much value as there is tonight, you can fit him in your lineup.

John Collins, ATL (DF: $4k, FD: $4.8k): Ersan Ilyasova is out of the lineup tonight, likely forcing Collins into the starting gig. Collins looked great on the offensive side of the ball last night. Miami is also dealing with their fare share of injuries as well which means it's a good night to throw him out there when he doesn't have to face off against a full team of starters.

Marquese Chriss, PHO (DK: $4.3k, FD: 3.8k): The Suns new coach has indicated he's starting either Chriss or Bender at PF tonight, and it just makes more sense that Chriss gets the job. He played well last year in the starting role, and now that he actually has a coach that isn't blind, should be in line for 25+ minutes tonight, after not breaking 18 in the past 3 games.

Centers

Andre Drummond, DET (DK: $7.8k, FD: $8.3k): Drummond averaged 47 FPPG last year when facing the 76ers in 3 contests, and never scored less than 45 FP. Gortat destroyed Philadelphia in the first game, and Baynes fared well as well. Drummond is sitting at a very fairly priced salary today, and has an excellent matchup.

Kelly Olynyk, MIA (DK: $5.8k, FD: $5.2k): Whiteside is out again Monday. Olynyk saw 27 minutes last game without Whiteside, and Miami will need to heavily rely on him again tonight.

Dewayne Dedmon, ATL (DK: $5k, FD: $5.5k): Other side of this matchup, without Whiteside in the lineup Dewayne Dedmon only has to face off against backup centers Jordan Mickey and Kelly Olynyk. Sabonis just dropped a 40-fantasy point bomb on Miami on Saturday without Whiteside in the lineup. A cheap and what will be low owned pivot will be Mike Muscala, the Hawks backup center. Vegas has this game being a blowout, so Muscala should see 20+ minutes in this contest.

Injuries

TON of injuries tonight, means lots of value to go around.

• OUT: (ATL, PG) Dennis Schroder ($7.4k)

• OUT: (ATL, PF) Ersan Ilyasova ($4k)

• OUT: (TOR, C ) Jonas Valanciunas ($5k)

• OUT: (PHO, PG) Eric Bledsoe ($7.1k)

• OUT: (MIA, C ) Hassan Whiteside ($8.3k)

• OUT: (MIL, PG) Malcolm Brogdon ($5.1k)

• OUT: (SA , PF) Kawhi Leonard ($8.1k)

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