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Top NBA Plays 2/23 | Enormous 11-Game Friday! 🎪
Tastefully curated M-F by LineStar fantasy experts.
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Guards
Jrue Holiday, NO [vs MIA] (DK: $7.6k, FD: $8.5k)
Holiday has been killing it without Demarcus Cousins on the court, and the stats don't lie as he's seeing +6% usage and +13FP/48 mins without Cousins on the floor for the season. The Miami Heat are ranked 20th against starting shooting guards and this game has a decent 214.5 point total with a very close 2.5 point spread in favor of the Pelicans. Jrue should have some extra energy coming out of the break and looking like a Jedi tonight.
Eric Bledsoe, MIL [@TOR] (DK: $6.9k, FD: $7.9k)
The Bucks remain without Brogdon and Dellavedova which means Bledsoe can keep trucking along. He's played 29+ minutes and hasn't scored less than 35 fantasy points in each game since both of those guys have been out. This game has a 215 point total with a 7.5 point spread in favor of the Raptors. The Raptors defense against point guards has been solid, ranked 9th but Bledsoe also has a solid history against them including a 50 fantasy point game against them this season and 2 games over 50 fantasy points last year.
Andrew Harrison, MEM [vs CLE] (DK: $4.3k, FD: $5.5k)
The Cavs are ranked 30th against starting point guards allowing 40 fantasy points a game. The Grizzlies are still dealing with plenty of injuries, Chandler Parsons and Wayne Selden have already been ruled out and Mario Chalmers is questionable. Harrison should have to log heavy minutes regardless tonight in a great matchup. This game has a 212 point total with a close 5.5 point spread in favor of Cleveland which means they could be chasing the up-pace Cavs tonight.
Forwards
Julius Randle, LAL [vs DAL] (DK: $7.3k, FD: $7.3k)
Randle has scored 43-44 fantasy points in each of the two contests versus the Dallas Mavericks this season. The Mavs rank 23rd against starting power forward allowing 32 fantasy points a game and they're quite a bit worse while on the road. Mark Cuban has said his team should tank, but really these guys just want to go out there and put on a show. They'll likely just put all their energy into the offensive side of the ball and give the crowds a show. The game has a very large 223.5 total points and a very close 4 point spread in favor of the Lakers.
Dirk Nowitzki, DAL [@LAL] (DK: $5.2k, FD: $5.8k)
The veteran no doubt needed that All-Star break, and should have a clear mind and well rested legs to help make it through the rest of the season. This is one of the better games to target tonight with a large 223.5 total points and the tight 4 point spread. Dirk has played well in these high scoring games and against the Lakers in the past. Look for Dirk to start the 2nd half of the season strong. The Mavericks aren't playing for anything, just their own pride at this point so they'll likely have some fun.
Taurean Prince, ATL [@IND] (DK: $5.1k, FD: $4.5k)
There may not have been another player that needed the All-Star break more than Taurean Prince. He was on an absolutely brutal shooting slump right before the break, hitting only 1 of 25 three-pointers (Whoever is reading this right now could have shot better). Hopefully he's taken advantage of the break to clear his mind and figure out what he was doing wrong. Here's the upside, even though he was shooting the ball that terribly, Atlanta still loves him and was allowing him to take 5-9 three point attempts per game. If he's got things figured out, you get a guy that could take 10 three-pointers in a game.
Centers
Karl-Anthony Towns, MIN [@HOU] (DK: $9.4k, FD: $9.7k)
The Rockets must have done something to piss off Towns, and whatever it is they're likely trying to figure out how to apologize to this day. Whatever it is we hope the fire continues to burn deep inside of Towns as he has absolutely dominated the Rockets over the last 2 years. Scoring at least 60 fantasy points in the last 6 games they've faced off. It's a huge slate, but Towns is likely to be highly owned because of this insane matchup history.
Marc Gasol, MEM [vs CLE] (DK: $7.6k, FD: $8k)
For a big man, Gasol has played a ton of minutes already this season, so the break was well needed for him. They come back from the break and get to face the King in their home stadium and will be looking to give their loyal fans a show tonight. The Cavs are already on the back end of a back to back and Gasol should be well rested and ready to roll without having to face Kevin Love on the court. Cleveland is ranked 27th against starting centers allowing 35 fantasy points a game.
Alex Len, PHO [vs LAC] (DK: $4.8k, FD: $4.5k)
Tyson Chandler is doubtful to play so Alex Len should slide into the starting lineup again tonight. He played 38 minutes last game without Chandler on the court, and should likely see somewhat similar minutes again tonight. The Suns are young and getting younger, and Alex Len is one of those guys, he's likely to be playing more moving forward into the 2nd half of this season.
Injuries 🤕
NEW INJURIES (1-2 games)
PROB: (DET, SG/SF) Reggie Bullock ($4.8k) [Upgrades: Stanley Johnson + Anthony Tolliver]
DOUBT: (PHO, C) Tyson Chandler ($4.4k) [Upgrades: Alex Len + Dragan Bender + Marquese Chriss]
PROB: (MIL, C) Tyler Zeller ($4.4k) [Upgrades: John Henson + Thon Maker]
OUT: (ATL, PG/SG) Malcolm Delaney ($4.2k) [Upgrades: Kent Bazemore + Taurean Prince]
GTD: (LAC, PG/SG) Avery Bradley ($4.2k) [Upgrades: Milos Teodosic + Tyrone Wallace]
OUT: (MEM, SF/PF) Chandler Parsons ($3.7k) [Upgrades: Ben McLemore]
GTD: (MEM, PG) Mario Chalmers ($3.7k) [Upgrades: Tyreke Evans + Andrew Harrison]
GTD: (PHO, PG) Tyler Ulis ($3.6k) [Upgrades: Elfrid Payton]
GTD: (ATL, PG) Isaiah Taylor ($3.6k) [Upgrades: Dennis Schroder]
OUT: (LAL, PF/C) Channing Frye ($3.5k) [Upgrades: Kyle Kuzma + Brook Lopez]
ONGOING INJURIES (3-6 games)
GTD: (LAL, PG) Lonzo Ball ($6.6k) [Upgrades: Josh Hart]
GTD: (UTA, PG) Ricky Rubio ($6.4k) [Upgrades: Donovan Mitchell + Alec Burks]
OUT: (IND, PG) Darren Collison ($5.0k) [Upgrades: Victor Oladipo + Cory Joseph]
DOUBT: (MIA, PF/C) Kelly Olynyk ($4.9k) [Upgrades: Bam Adebayo + James Johnson]
PROB: (MIL, C) John Henson ($4.8k) [Upgrades: Tyler Zeller + Thon Maker]
PROB: (BOS, SG/SF) Marcus Smart ($4.8k) [Upgrades: Terry Rozier + Jaylen Brown]
OUT: (MEM, PG/SG) Wayne Selden Jr. ($3.9k) [Upgrades: Tyreke Evans + Andrew Harrison]
OUT: (MIL, PG/SG) Matthew Dellavedova ($3.7k) [Upgrades: Eric Bledsoe + Sterling Brown]
GTD: (LAC, SG/SF) C.J. Williams ($3.7k) [Upgrades: Milos Teodosic + Wesley Johnson + Tyrone Wallace]
GTD: (LAC, PG) Jawun Evans ($3.5k) [Upgrades: Austin Rivers + Milos Teodosic]
OUT: (DEN, SG/SF) Torrey Craig ($3.4k) [Upgrades: Wilson Chandler + Trey Lyles]
GTD: (HOU, PF) Brandan Wright ($3.3k) [Upgrades: P.J. Tucker]
GTD: (DAL, PF) Nerlens Noel ($3.0k) [Upgrades: Dwight Powell]
We try to keep it affordable for the avg. player to give everyone a fair shake! We're constantly adding more all the time 🏀📊 and it's safe to say you'll love what's coming soon! Have a great weekend, and stay tuned!
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