Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. This week’s article will be short because I’m traveling back home. As far as last week goes, it was just ok and I need to start taking some of my own advice. Anyway let’s get on with this 7 game slate:
Point Guards
Damian Lillard (9,100) has a usage rate of 31.5% and that is good for 6th overall in the league. Also, the Lakers give up the 2nd most fantasy points to PG’s. Lillard put a 65 spot on them last Sunday.
Ish Smith (6,600) has been over 40 fantasy points 3 out of his last 4 games with Jrue Holliday on the court. The matchup vs Utah isn’t the greatest, but Holiday is sitting out.
Fire up Patty Mills (3,600) if Tony Parker takes the night off.
Shooting Guards
If Damian Lillard is Batman, then C.J. McCollum (6,500) is Robin. If you want to pay up a little for SG on Saturday night then he’s your man. McCollum put up 39.5 DK points last Sunday against the same defenseless Lakers.
If I am recommending J.R. Smith (5.300), then there aren’t many options at SG tonight. He has been pretty good as of late. He’s averaging 28 DK points over his last 6 games. The Nets give up a lot of production to SG’s.
Wes Matthews (4,200) gets to face a Nuggets team that gives up the most fantasy points to SG’s. I know he hasn’t been great this season, but all he needs is between 21 to 25 fantasy points to hit his value.
Small Forwards
There isn’t much to get excited about the SF position on Saturday night. If you want to pay up for LeBron James (9,600) at his cheapest price of the season I can’t fault you, but there is some blowout risk against the Nets.
Kawhi Leonard (8,400) is the ultimate cash game player. Over the last 10 games he gives you a floor of 35 points and a ceiling of 55 points.
DeMarre Carroll (5,700) gets a Wizards team on the 2nd game of a back to back and are the worst team vs. SF’s.
Consider Rudy Gay (7,400) if DeMarcus Cousins is out again
Power Forwards
We all know Anthony Davis (10,600) is a stud but he’s difficult to justify paying up for in cash games against Utah. The Jazz are a really good defensive team and play at the slowest pace in the NBA. The Brow is a GPP option for me. Update: Davis went out with a right knee injury last night. Ryan Anderson will start in his place if soft ass Anthony Davis sits out.
I am having a hard time separating Draymond Green (7,400) and Derrick Favors (7,100) on Saturday night. Both have favorable matchups and are good cash game plays.
Luis Scola (5,100) benefits the most with Jonas Valanciunas being out injured.
Centers
Rudy Gobert (6.100) gets the same good matchup that Derrick Favors does. New Orleans gives up 53.23 fantasy points per game to centers
Mason Plumlee (6,000) hasn’t been below 30 fantasy points in his last 4 games. Plumlee had his best fantasy game of the season against the Lakers last Sunday.
Zaza Pachulia (5,600) gets the best matchup of all. Denver is the worst at defending opposing centers, giving up 54.73 fantasy points per game.
Don’t forget to check twitter for any late scratches and player news. As always you can catch me on twitter @realdaddybigs or leave a comment below. Good luck this weekend in your games.
