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FanDuel's Sunday main slate excludes three earlier games and instead focuses on a four-game spread. The first tipoff is at 6:00 p.m. EDT, and I've got my DFS recommendations.
SLATE OVERVIEW
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The marquee game of the slate is obvious, and I think the Bucks could seal a win due to a couple of absences at the core of the Thunder's first unit. I also expect some big DFS totals for Minnesota's elites, and the Nets could potentially pull off an upset against the Hawks at the Barclays.
INJURIES
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OKC Jalen Williams (hip) - QUESTIONABLE
OKC Luguentz Dort (hip) - QUESTIONABLE
OKC Aaron Wiggins (illness) - QUESTIONABLE
Dort picked up the injury at some point during Saturday's outing. He'll test his readiness before tipoff, but the team loses their best pivot for Williams if he can't play. I suspect Williams will remain out. And if Dort, Williams and Wiggins can't play, Kenrich Williams' ($3,800) role will expand.
TOR RJ Barrett (illness) - QUESTIONABLE
TOR Immanuel Quickley (rest) - OUT
Jamal Shead carries an injury tag, but is probable and his production will likely increase due to Quickley's absence. Jamison Battle ($4,400) would emerge as an option if Barrett misses.
POR Anfernee Simons (hand) - QUESTIONABLE
Simons joins Jerami Grant (knee) on the injury list, and I'd look for Scoot Henderson ($5,500) to join the first unit if the guard can'tplay.
UTA John Collins (back) - OUT
UTA Jordan Clarkson (foot) - OUT
UTA Keyonte George (foot) - OUT
We can now use Lauri Markkanen ($6,600), whose salary is reasonable after a long absence. Collin Sexton ($6,200) should also work as a productive pivot.
ATL Clint Capela (personal) - OUT
Onyeka Okongwu ($7,700) will continue as an excellent option for Atlanta.
ELITE PLAYERS
The slim slate has only two players with five-figure salaries. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($11,500) and Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,400) are valued almost $2,000 more than the next available player. I'll experiment with using one of them, though I suspect I'll eventually fade them despite the duo's immense potential. There won't be enough value to offset those salaries due to the size of the player pool.
We only have five players left above $8,000, and I expect a good day out of Chet Holmgren ($8,000) against the Bucks after a day off.
Also consider: Damian Lillard, MIL ($8,800) vs. OKC
EXPECTED CHALK AND VALUE PLAYS
Deni Avdija, POR ($7,500) vs. TOR
Anfernee Simons' potential absence shouldn't adversely affect Avidja as Scoot Henderson is equally proficient and getting the ball to playmakers. With an absence of marquee talent, Avidja has been a regular top producer for the Trail Blazers as they plod through the rest of the season, and they have a winnable game against a short-handed Raptors squad. I also think Toumani Camara ($5,700) will be playable tonight.
Julius Randle, MIN ($7,100) vs. UTA
The Jazz don't have a good answer for Randle, so he should have plenty of room to maneuver. Now that Rudy Gobert is back, the team is more difficult to contain with Randle and Naz Reid also healthy.
Cameron Johnson, BKN ($6,700) vs. ATL
I'll gladly take Johnson below $7k. It's easy for teams to underestimate the Nets, but they beat the Lakers last week and almost upset Boston and Cleveland. Johnson has been key in these recent efforts, and he's expected to be the team's top producer at home.
Donovan Clingan, POR ($6,000) vs. TOR
Clingan is a contrarian center you can consider, especially if your spend-up options gravitate towards guards or forwards. I found a nice build involving SGA and used Clingan as the center, which gave me a window into that game without utilizing Chet Holmgren. I used Lillard in additional builds - Clingan helps us get to the higher numbers in the backcourt.
Donte DiVincenzo, MIL ($5,400) vs. OKC
DiVincenzo has seen more usage recently. And though Mike Conley will occasionally cut into his production, his recent numbers have beaten 5x value frequently relative to his present salary. Anything between 25 and 30 FDFP would make DiVincenzo worthwhile. And he'll have less competition with Conley out for rest.
Also consider: Ziaire Williams, BKN ($5,000) vs. ATL, Kyle Kuzma, MIL ($5,800) vs. OKC
