Tastefully curated M-F by LineStar fantasy experts.

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Guards

Kemba Walker, CHA [vs NY] (DK: $7.1k, FD: $8k)

Kemba's price has taken a nice dip on DraftKings after a series of difficult matchups. Tonight he gets a prime matchup against the Knicks who rank 26th against starting point guards allowing 36 fantasy points a game and even more while on the road. Kemba has put up 48 shots over the last 2 games. He averages roughly 2 fantasy points more when playing at home, if he can get a couple more of his shots to fall tonight he'll be having himself a good night.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, LAL [vs GS] (DK: $6k, FD: $5.4k)

Caldwell-Pope is not going to be able to travel with the team during the next few road games because of legal matters. Which means after tonight he's out for the next 2 games so the Lakers very well may just give him a ton of minutes tonight as he'll have plenty of time to rest. The Warriors are severely depleted of talent due to injuries currently and are only favored by 6.5 points, so this certainly could end up as a winnable game for the Lakers tonight.

Patrick McCaw, GS [@LAL] (DK: $3.4k, FD: $3.5k)

Stephen Curry and Shaun Livingston have been ruled out for Monday already, leaving McCaw and Quinn Cook with point guard duties. As long as Durant remains on the court it doesn't leave a very high ceiling for these backups filling in the starting lineup. However, as long as you're tossing up assists to Durant you'll have a fairly safe cash floor. Additionally the Lakers are ranked dead last versus starting point guards allowing 38 fantasy points a game.

Forwards

Kevin Durant, GS [@LAL] (DK: $11.6k, FD: $12k)

Durant will keep appearing here until Draymond Green or Curry return to action, which is not tonight. This means Durant has to carry the Warriors on his very tall shoulders yet again. This is the highest scoring game on the slate at 218.5 points with the Warriors only favored by 6 points. Durant will certainly have to play the majority of this game in order for the Warriors to walk away winners tonight, which means get this man in your lineup. He doesn't appear in this section, but Jordan Bell as well...

Dario Saric, PHI [@CHI] (DK: $5.8k, FD: $6.5k)

In 3 games as a starter when Embiid has missed a game, Saric is averaging just about 39 fantasy points a game. The 76ers are only a 2.5 point favorite over the Bulls so this game should be a battle to the finish. The Bulls are ranked 8th in rebounds and the 76ers are ranked 1st, but that's mostly with Embiid in the game. Which means Saric is going to need to be more aggressive down low.

Jordan Mickey, MIA [@ATL] (DK: $3.2k, FD: $3.9k)

The Miami Heat are dealing with injury problems as James Johnson is out and Justice Winslow is doubtful and could miss his 3rd game in a row. Mickey played 15 minutes and put up 20 fantasy points in Winslow's first absence. He then played 27 minutes the following game when James Johnson was injured. If Winslow remains out, Mickey could be expected to see around 25 minutes again tonight which could mean good things for the big man.

Centers

DeAndre Jordan, LAC [@SA] (DK: $7.1k, FD: $8.2k)

DraftKings isn't showing Jordan any respect to continue pricing him this low. With the multitude of injuries the Clippers have had to endure, DeAndre Jordan has been picking up the fantasy slack and getting the job done each day. He's averaging 43 fantasy points a game over the last 5 and that looks to continue while the Clippers are without Gallinari, Griffin, Beverley, etc...

Jusuf Nurkic, POR [@MIN] (DK: $6.2k, FD: $6.8k)

It's nice to see Nurkic's price finally back down to a level where he's playable. Nurkic is always a tournament only play, as his floor is low 20s but his ceiling is in the mid 40's. For this price, Nurkic could be worth the gamble tonight in a tournament, facing the Timberwolves who are ranked 22nd against starting centers. It's possible Butler misses this game as well, which will weaken the overall defense for Minnesota. This game is only a 3.5 point spread in favor of the Timberwolves so this looks like a fight to the finish which could give Nurkic a chance to hit 30 mins.

Ekpe Udoh, UTA [@HOU] (DK: $3.7k, FD: $4.7k)

Utah is dealing with injuries once again, Gobert is gone for a long time and Derrick Favors is questionable tonight. If Favors can't suit up again tonight then you'll seriously want to consider putting Udoh into your lineups as he's done all the heavy lifting without these guys on the court. It's just a neutral matchup against the Rockets who are ranked 16th against starting centers, but it is an up-pace game and Utah is going to be playing from behind as the Rockets are favored by 11.5 points. If Favors plays, use him instead!

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