Tastefully curated every M-F by LineStar fantasy experts.

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Guards

James Harden, HOU [vs TOR] (DK: $12.3k, FD: $12.5k)

In a 3 game slate, Harden is going to be a must play as he's the biggest stud by leaps and bounds, which means it would take an epic collapse tonight for him not to end up in the perfect lineup. In any case, he makes a good target anyhow as Vegas has this as the highest scoring game of the 3 games. The Raptors are also ranked 17th versus starting point guards, allowing 34 FPPG, and Harden has had 4 solid games versus them over the last 2 years.

Spencer Dinwiddie, BKN [vs BOS] (DK: $4.8k, FD: $5.8k)

Dinwiddie is expected to get the start for the injured D'Angelo Russell who will be sidelined for the next couple games. The matchup isn't ideal, and it's a huge pace down game for the Nets, but if Kyrie Irving is limited this could be much more interesting. Dinwiddie had a monster game filling in for Russell earlier in the season against Cleveland, but that was a much better matchup. Regardless, without Russell in the lineup Dinwiddie should pickup plenty of minutes and a decent chunk of his usage will be coming this way.

Patty Mills, SA [@DAL] (DK: $4.2k, FD: $4.5k)

Playing Harden also means finding some value in other places. Patty Mills could be one of those today. He saw limited minutes in the last game, since it was a blowout. Tonights game is just a 6.5 spread in favor of the Spurs. Mills has been seeing close to 30 minutes a game as the starting PG, which he should get close to tonight as long as the game stays competitive. Dallas is ranked 24th against starting point guards, allowing 37 fantasy points a game.

Forwards

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, BKN [vs BOS] (DK: $6.4k, FD: $7.5k)

The Nets are going to need some players to step up without D'Angelo Russell active tonight. Vegas surprisingly only has Boston favored by 7 points here with Irving probable to play and Russell sidelined. If they're going to have any chance tonight, Rondae will have to see 30+ minutes and see more usage come his way, which could result in his best game of the season.

Harrison Barnes, DAL [vs SA] (DK: $6.1k, FD: $6.9k)

Barnes has put up some great numbers over the last 5 games. He's been seeing 36 minutes and scoring close to 24 points a game over this stretch. It's not an ideal matchup for him tonight, but his salary still isn't at what his current production level is at. Barnes hasn't had a single game this season with less than 30 minutes played, and Dallas has a few guys nursing injuries, so he should be a lock for 32+ minutes tonight, giving him a great chance to see or exceed value.

CJ Miles, TOR [@HOU] (DK: $3.4k, FD: $3.1k)

The Raptors will likely be without Norman Powell tonight. OG Anunoby started the 2nd half for Powell on Sunday, but CJ Miles could see the start as well. Whichever one gets the start will end up being higher owned, so just do the opposite and take the guy who doesn't get the start as they'll land in the better situation. The Rockets are giving up a ton of points to backups, and the other Raptor starters are going to take most of the usage anyhow.

Centers

Clint Capela, HOU [vs TOR] (DK: $7.1k, FD: $7.5k)

Houston will be without Nene Hilario for a 2nd game in a row which means Capela and Tarik Black are going to pickup some extra work tonight. If you don't have enough salary for Capela, and want to spend up elsewhere, Black could make for a low owned flier at a minimum salary tonight. The downside here, is Capela is expensive and has one of the harder matchups tonight, the Raptors are ranked 1st against starting Centers, only allowing 26 fantasy points a game.

Pau Gasol, SA [@DAL] (DK: $6.5k, FD: $6.6k)

Gasol has been having a resurgence over the last 5 games. Tonight he has one of the better matchups for Centers against Mavericks who are ranked 28th against starting centers giving up 35 FPPG a game. Gasol is not going to duplicate his last game against Chicago, but he has a very good chance to surpass 30 fantasy points tonight in this matchup.

Jonas Valanciunas, TOR [@HOU] (DK: $4.9k, FD: $5.3k)

Valanciunas is probably the favorite center option tonight, he's cheap but still has as high of a ceiling as some of the more expensive center options. He also gets a little bit of a break with Houston being shorted handed without Nene tonight, forcing Capela and Black to be playing extended minutes. This is a slight pace bump for the Raptors, who will likely be playing a little catch-up with Houston being favored by 6.5 points, which will force a bit more pace out of this matchup.

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