If you missed last night's slate, the big news was Memphis PF/C Santi Aldama going for 18/10/3 for a 13X night (40.5fp) as a $3k player. That's after Jae'Sean Tate hit for 69fp as a $5.4k player on Wednesday (nearly 13X) so who is going to be launching the bombs on tonight's 9 game card.

I couldn't find any ownership on Aldama last night who had a previous high of 13 fp this season, although it was kind of hard to predict the Grizzlies setting an NBA record with a 73-point win over the Thunder.

Tonight's biggest spread is the Jazz -8 over the Celtics, so in this copycat league are we about to see 28% ownership on Miye Oni?

The Suns and Warriors also meet up again and it's a battle of L.A. when the Lakers and Clippers Clash. Quite the night ahead.

Tonight's Key NBA Matchups

Heat @ Pacers (5.5), O/U 206.5 7:00 ET

Another tough injury blow for the Heat as Bam Adebayo is expected to miss up to 6 weeks with a thumb injury. With Jimmy Butler battling a tailbone injury, it's Kyle Lowry (+13.57fp) and Caleb Martin (+10.59) that get the best boosts. It could be an Indiana front court target night as well.

Cavs @ Wizards (-2.5), O/U 208.5 7:00 ET

This isn't breaking news, but the Cavs are kind of a fun team. They've got five starters under 25 and all former 1st round picks and then bring Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio off the bench. Cleveland just demolished Miami 111-85 last time out but their biggest problem (for DFS purposes) is too much balance.

Timberwolves @ Nets (7.5), O/U 222.5 7:30 ET

Highest betting total of the night so it gets some looks, and Karl-Anthony Towns hopes to play even after taking a hard fall at the end of Wednesday's 115-107 loss to the Wizards.

Pelicans @ Mavs (-6.5), O/U 216 8:30 ET

This is a rematch of Wednesday's 139-107 Dallas beatdown, their second win of 18+ points over the Pelicans in two matchups. Luka Doncic still managed a 55fp night at $11.6k in just 27 minutes on Wednesday, so he has some value if New Orleans could possibly keep this one close.

Suns @ Warriors (-7), O/U 216 10:00 ET

Game of the Year 2.0 in just a matter of days after the Suns toppled 104-96 on Tuesday in Phoenix. The Suns get a bad draw for the rematch considering they played Detroit last night (114-103) extending the current win streak to 18. It's hard to imagine Devin Booker (hamstring) suiting up for this one.

Clippers @ Lakers (-1.5), O/U 218.5 10:00 ET

This game got flexed out of the nationally televised ESPN schedule for Suns at Wizards - that going to matter to any of these players? The Clips' have lost three in a row (all at home) but should get Paul George back after he rested Wednesday in a loss to the Kings. Lebron James is also somewhat unexpectedly back after his COVID test was deemed a false positive.

Tonight's Point Guard / Shooting Guard Notables

Luka Doncic DK $11.8k FD $10.5k vs. Pelicans

• Big "if" is if New Orleans can keep this game close, but Doncic still had 55fp in a 32 point blowout on Wednesday.

• Has a 54 point floor over four games since returning from an ankle/knee injury

• Could see more rest in a blowout, because Dallas hosts Memphis tomorrow night. Still a play though

Kyle Lowry DK $7.8k | FD $6.5k @Indiana

• Crazy FD pricing with Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler out of the lineup (+3.34% usage, +13.57fp)

• Just 20fp last game, but in a 26-point blowout loss

• Had been trending up, 39+ fp in three of the previous four

• Pacers have allowed 42+ fp to four straight PGs

Gary Harris DK $4k | FD $4.8k @Houston

• Never going to take down a GPP, but a nice consistent 23-26 fp in three of the last four games (6X DK price)

• A favorable matchup against Houston's #2 pace, #28 opponent points/game

Tonight's SF / PF Notables

Evan Mobley DK $6.7k | FD $7.7k @ Washington

• Probably a play to avoid on FD, but DK pricing looks doable

• Coming off 17/11/4 (48fp) and that was in a 26 point blowout win over Miami

• Peripheral guy with multiple blocks in six straight

• Cedi Osman and Dean Wade continue to sit in Cleveland front court

Jae'Sean Tate DK $6k | FD $7.5k vs. Orlando

• Sure it's a chase after 71fp, and not touching the FD price but $6k on DK is doable

• 71fp outing had a lot to do with Wood and Porter going down, and they're both still questionable tonight (but Wood is likely to play)

• Aside from the 71, had posted 28+fp in four of six which is pushing DK value

• Orlando has 6th worst defensive efficiency in the league

Kevin Huerter DK $5.1k | FD $4.8k vs. Philadelphia

• Worth a few shares just to see if he is a "Sixers Killer" after going for 17/11/4 and 27/7/3 in games 6 and 7 of last years playoffs

• Philadelphia allowing 30.88 fppg to SF starters (6X)

Otto Porter DK $4.8k | FD $4.6k vs. Phoenix

• May be too early to tell, but slight minute increase last two (26, 30) with 10 and 11 shots

• Should be a close game with Phoenix, who is on an 18 game win streak

• Suns on second leg of a back to back, and rank 29th vs. reserves as it is

Tonight's Center Position Notables

Christian Wood DK $9.3k | FD $8.6k vs. Orlando

• Houston is expecting a healthy Wood tonight after he left the OKC game with an ankle injury

• 2fp in 9 minutes Wednesday should drive away some ownership

• Had posted 60 burgers in two games prior (18.5 rpg) and Orlando allows 8th most opponent rebounds

• Actually gets a 10% usage boost in the 43 minutes he's played without Kevin Porter (questionable - thigh) this season

LaMarcus Aldridge DK $6k | FD $5.7k vs. Minnesota

• Solid price point against Minnesota team that struggles vs. front court player

• Daniel Gafford just put up 18/10 in win over T'Wolves Wednesday, Sabonis had 66 (playing C spot with Turner out) and Embiid 70fp last three C's vs. Minnesota

• Possible KAT doesn't play/isn't 100% (tailbone bruise) but that could be good or bad

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