The solid slates continue with 11 games tonight and a good amount of news already available a few hours prior to lock.
NBA Dashboard is also another good source to help build lineups.
Looking at a 11-game slate starting at 7:00pm
The “Droppin Dimes,” article will go over my favorite plays for the slate. It will consist of three to five core plays along with some additional plays and some value plays. You will not always see the highest-priced players or the most obvious plays. The article will be the building blocks to help construct lineup/s.
NBA Dashboard is also another good source to help build lineups. Check it out here – DailyAmbush: NBA Dashboard
The Dashboard will provide projections, player ratings along with matchup and other statistics for both Ambush and me (under FB Model). The dashboard feeds the optimizer allowing users to create lineups using (Avg FPs, Ratings, FB Projections, FB Ratings, projected ownership and GPP score). This is a good tool to utilize, and it gives the user a lot of ways to mix it up.
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(Note: All pricing and fantasy points are based on DraftKings but can be used for all sites.)
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Favorite Games: Rockets and Pacers– fast pace, poor defense results in good fantasy plays. Knick and Warriors- Knicks get a nice pace bump and both teams have been bad defensively this year. I think the Knicks take this game. Grizzlies and Thunder– can see Ja Morant and SGA going back and forth all night.
LOAD up on the Heat.
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CORE
Bruce Brown, Denver Nuggets ($5400)
I was on Brown last game with Jokic out and he did well in only 22 minutes- 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for 29 FPs. He should play a lot more tonight with Jamal Murray out and possibly Aaron Gordon as well. The matchup is not the best against the Dallas Mavericks who rank 5th over all and have some weakness against PGs. I see a lot of ownership going to Bones Hyland who is scoring dependent. I do see the Mavs focusing more on him. Brown can get it done in all categories which is one of the reasons I like him tonight. Hyland is a solid option as well and can play both but prefer Brown at lower ownership.
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Jarrett Allen/Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers ($6500/6400)
This is one of the best matchups for centers going against the Hornets. I have been targeting them most of the year and it has paid off. The Hornets rank 27th against both centers and power forwards. I have both Allen and Mobley listed due to Allen listed as questionable, Allen is the primary pick and if he sits out then insert Mobley. An easy double-double and chance for 15 plus rebounds in this spot with some defensive stats and 10 plus points. I can see either player exceeding 40 plus FPs tonight.
Caleb Martin, Miami Heat ($4900)
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Just missed the core….(Not included in table below)
- DeAndre Ayton– smash spot vs the Jazz.
- Malcom Brogdon is he does not have any limitations
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Jalen Green
- Kyle Lowry
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(V) Value Play
Additional Plays to Consider
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C |
| Stephen Curry
Ja Morant/SGA Theo Maledon (V) |
Bones Hyland
Eric Gordon Devin Booker Klay Thompson |
Cam Redish (V)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Michael Porter Jr. Buddy Hield |
Julius Randle
Jaren Jackson Jr. Toreey Craig |
Joel Embiid
Miles Turner Nikola Jovic NOT Jokic Thomas Bryant- GPP |
Dimes Play
Immanuel Quickley- playing well as of late and also seeing an increase in minutes. Pace up spot where he can get more shots up. Upside tonight.
**Options to help build lineups- Take these core plays and enter into optimizer with your favorite settings (rating, FBrating, FBprojections, FunkProjections, ownership or ratings). OR use this article to help you build a lineup with some of your favorite plays. The Dashboard is also a +great tool to help build lineups- It contains a good variety of stats and projections from multiple sources.
Good Luck!