It looks like a lot of the players who have been out recently will be returning, but that doesn't mean we will be without value. It's far too late in the year for that.
What it does mean is we'll likely see turnover in that value. Out with the Kings scrubs and maybe even Boban. In with, well, who knows besides Derrick Williams? The news is awfully slow coming out and that lends itself to a pretty chalky top-five list below. Just know that new names will come into the fray later this afternoon and as always, we'll be talking about them on Twitter.
If you're looking for someone who should hold their value throughout the day, my best bet would be DeMarcus Cousins. It has been far too long since we've experienced the joy of Boogie, and he returns against a defensively-challenged Wizards team on a back-to-back.
Injury Report
PG Goran Dragic (Illness) Questionable
Jason Richardson would become a popular play if he sits again.
PG Norris Cole (Back) Questionable
Tim Frazier will have to play big minutes if he's out again.
Kristaps Porzingis (Shoulder) Doubtful
Derrick Wiliams would see more minutes.
Kyle Lowry (Elbow) Questionable
Cory Joseph would see more minutes.
Jusuf Nurkic (Illness) Out
Nikola Jokic should see more minutes
Today's Slate
Suns @ Bucks
Fantasy Points Allowed: 412.8
This is the prime matchup of the night, featuring two bad defenses and not quite as much blowout concern as the Wizards and Kings. All three of the Bucks young studs could blow up, and it's a Brandon Knight revenge game!
Wizards @ Kings
Fantasy Points Allowed: 412.3
The Kings likely get all three of their studs back and the Wizards are on a back-to-back. That does give me hope that this could be a competitive game. If it is, it should be the most stackable game of the night.
Heat @ Lakers
Fantasy Points Allowed: 402.9
The Lakers are a complete dysfunctional mess, and that means you may only get three quarters from your Heat players tonight. Goran Dragic's status will have a lot of impact on whether I play any of them.
Knicks @ Mavericks
Fantasy Points Allowed: 400.9
Kristaps vs. Dirk should be a fun matchup, and I wouldn't be surprised if the younger player got the upper hand. All of the Mavericks guards are in play as punts.
Nuggets @ Grizzlies
Fantasy Points Allowed: 400.9
Any of the Nuggets big men could be spectacular in this game, but with a large slate like this, they're only worth risking as a tournament play.
Clippers @ Timberwolves
Fantasy Points Allowed: 396.9
Gorgui Dieng has been bad two games in a row, but he has 7x potential and his ownership should be low. The same could be said for Zach LaVine.
Hawks @ Raptors
Fantasy Points Allowed: 389.3
I don't think the Hawks can rest players as they fight for the three seed, but I would watch the Raptors. Jonas Valanciunas is really intriguing on DraftKings if you want to go cheap at center.
Warriors @ Jazz
Fantasy Points Allowed: 386.3
I'm not touching Warriors starters on the road in the second half of a back-to-back against one of the best defenses in the league.
Pelicans @ Spurs
Fantasy Points Allowed: 385
In a lot of ways, this sure seems like a game you'd fade, but short rotations can change everything. Without Norris Cole, the Pelicans will be shorthanded and cheap enough to risk against the Spurs. Any Spur you play is risky.
Top 5
| FanDuel | DraftKings | |
| PG | 1. John Wall $9,700 2. Brandon Knight $7,200 3. Rajon Rondo $7,700 4. Emmanuel Mudiay $5,600 5. Tim Frazier $4,000 | 1. Rajon Rondo $7,600 2. Jerryd Bayless $3,500 3. Brandon Knight $7,300 4. John Wall $10,000 5. Tim Frazier $3,700 |
| SG | 1. Zach LaVine $5,900 2. Will Barton $5,400 3. Wesley Matthews $4,900 4. DeMar DeRozan $7,800 5. Josh Richardson $5,100 | 1. Zach LaVine $5,800 2. Khris Middleton $6,500 3. DeMar DeRozan $7,500 4. Will Barton $5,300 5. Wesley Matthews $4,900 |
| SF | 1. Kawhi Leonard $8,500 2. Otto Porter $5,500 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo $9,200 4. P.J. Tucker $4,700 5. Gordon Hayward $6,900 | 1. Derrick Williams $3,200 2. Kawhi Leonard $7,700 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo $9,300 4. Otto Porter $5,500 5. P.J. Tucker $4,700 |
| PF | 1. Derrick Favors $7,200 2. Derrick Williams $3,500 3. Jabari Parker $6,100 4. Paul Millsap $8,200 5. Gorgui Dieng $6,400 | 1. DeMarcus Cousins $10,200 2. Derrick Favors $6,700 3. Jabari Parker $5,500 4. Gorgui Dieng $6,100 5. Julius Randle $5,800 |
| C | 1. DeMarcus Cousins $10,600 2. Marcin Gortat $6,600 3. Hassan Whiteside $8,500 4. Karl-Anthony Towns $9,000 5. Greg Monroe $5,800 | 1. Karl-Anthony Towns $8,400 2. Greg Monroe $5,300 3. Hassan Whiteside $8,400 4. Jonas Valanciunas $5,100 5. Marcin Gortat $6,800 |
