This article is part of our FantasyDraft NBA series.
Each week, RotoWire will provide value plays for your daily fantasy basketball lineups on FantasyDraft. Users have a salary cap of $100,000 to select a lineup comprised of eight players. Of these eight players, you must select three guards, three forwards/centers, and two utility players. The scoring is as follows:
Points Scored – 1.0 point for each point scored
3-Point Basket – 0.5 bonus points for each three-pointer made
Assist – 1.5 points for each assist
Rebound – 1.25 points for each rebound
Steal – 2.0 points for each steal
Block – 2.0 points for each blocked shot
Turnover – minus 0.5 points for each turnover
Double-Double – 1.5 bonus points for double-double
Triple-Double – 3.0 bonus points triple-double
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The target for each player to reach value is 2.5x the player's salary. If a player costs $10,000 against the cap, expected value is 25 fantasy points.
Without further ado, here are Wednesday's value plays for daily fantasy basketball on FantasyDraft.
Value Plays
Langston Galloway, New York Knicks, $6,300
Galloway drew the start at point guard and was able to accrue 32.25 fantasy points in 31 minutes against the Pelicans on Monday. Galloway has played 30 minutes or more just twice, and he has scored 63.25 fantasy points combined in these two games, easily value in both contests.
The Knicks face the Sixers, who have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing point guards this season. With news breaking that Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire will play tonight Galloway's value receives a boost because more players will end up fading him, ignoring his high usage rate of 18.9 percent. If Galloway is still the starting point guard for the Knicks, he is worth a spot in your lineup, as he remains just $300 over the minimum salary and will run the Knicks' offense.
Greivis Vasquez, Toronto Raptors, $7,200
Vasquez's role has increased as he was recently named a starter for the Raptors ahead of Terrence Ross. In the most recent two games as a starter, Vasquez has reached value in both contests, notching 17 and 36.5 fantasy points respectively. His current price allows him to reach value at 18 fantasy points, which is attainable against the Grizzlies.
Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat, $9,000 (if Wade rests)
With Luol Deng (illness) and Hassan Whiteside (ankle) already declared out, the Heat guards will receive a boost in usage. Since this is the second game of a back-to-back, star guard Dwyane Wade may sit as well. Assuming that is the case, Chalmers becomes an excellent value at just $9,000 against the cap.
When Wade is not on the floor, Chalmers' usage rate is 31.4, and he has played more minutes than any other member of the Heat.
Even if Wade does play, Chalmers' usage rate is 25.9 percent, and he will start at point guard. The Heat face the Hornets, who have allowed just under 40 fantasy points per game to opposing point guards this season.
Jeff Green, Memphis Grizzlies, $10,000
Green has been everything the Grizzlies have hoped for since acquiring him last week. In the past three games, Green has scored 31.25, 28.25 and 30.5 fantasy points, exceeding value in each outing. Green has played over 30 minutes in all three of those contests, and he faces a Raptors team that has allowed 36.7 fantasy points per game to opposing small forwards in the last 10.
In Memphis, Green has a low usage rate when on the floor, but his ability to contribute in other categories has allowed him to be an excellent option in daily fantasy. Green has three steals, two blocks, eight assists, and 21 rebounds in four games with Memphis, giving him a high floor at a low price on FantasyDraft.
Notable Injuries
LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb), Out
Damian Lillard and Chris Kaman each receive a boost in value, as their usage rates increase dramatically without Aldridge on the floor.
Luol Deng (illness), Out
Chris Bosh and Shawne Williams (if he starts) each receive a boost in value.
Hassan Whiteside (ankle), Out
Chris Andersen receives a boost in value as the likely starter at center for Miami.
Deron Williams (ribs), Out
Jarrett Jack receives a boost in value and will play all the minutes he can handle.
More injuries can be found here.
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