FanDuel & DraftKings NBA Value Plays: 11-14-16

With guys like Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis dropping 60+ fantasy point games, they will be staples in the lineups for many of us. But... To grab those players, value is crucial in NBA, just like any other DFS sport. Value opens up through injuries, site pricing, and rotational changes. We are staying on top of that for you here, talking about the best value at each position. A reminder a nice landmark for Fantasy value is 5x, but having a few plays with only a 3x isn't terrible either.

Point Guard

Victor Oladipo, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons ($5,400 FD / $5,400 DK)

While the Pistons certainly aren't a team to target from an overall perspective, Victor Oladipo is literally second in line behind Russell Westbrook for fantasy scoring. He's been inconsistent with his high upside games so far in 2016, but overall, in this matchup, Oladipo should be able to find some peripheral stats. His defensive prowess hasn't been on display in terms of blocks and turnovers to start 2016, but against turnover-heavy Piston guards, it seems viable to believe he could find some unrealized value there tonight.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 30.34 / DraftKings: 33.67

Jeff Teague, Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers ($6,200 FD / $6,400 DK)

Just two games ago, Jeff Teague went for 52 DK points in a close game with the 76ers. With another relatively easy matchup against the young and inexperienced Magic, Teague could be looked upon to handle scoring duties once again. The matchup favors the guards, as the front court is fairly formidable for the Magic, and with Teague taking at least ten shots in each of his last three games, it's fair to believe he should see similar looks tonight.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 33.60 DraftKings: 38.15

Shooting Guard

Gerald Henderson, Philadelphia 76ers @ Houston Rockets ($3,900 FD $3,500 DK)

Gerald Henderson is certainly a gamble, but at his price, he's worth pursuing in tournaments. While Henderson has tended to play a more neutral role so far for his new team, He could take on a bigger scoring role as the matchup with Houston will likely increase the normal pace of a 76ers game. Henderson has been consistently getting 25-30 minutes a game, and in this matchup, he has 20-25 DK point upside.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 21.75 DraftKings: 24.36

Courtney Lee, Dallas Mavericks @ New York Knicks ($3,700 FD / $3,700 DK)

With price and game considered, Courtney Lee and the Knicks have a solid chance at finding some potential fantasy production. Other than one down game, Lee has been able to score above 10 points in six of the last eight games, and has at least three rebounds in three of his last four. With his cheap price and recent minutes of late, his price is worthy of both cash game and tournament consideration.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 22.44 DraftKings: 24.82

Small Forward

Trevor Ariza, Philadelphia 76ers @ Houston Rockets ($5,000 FD/ $5,100 DK)

Once again narrowing down on the value in this game, Trevor Ariza has more upside than normal against this 76ers team. Compared to previous years, Ariza has certainly taken a step back in fantasy production, but that upside in three point shooting and on the defensive side of the ball still remains. Ariza has three or more steals in each of his last three games, and four of his last five. At his reduced price, Ariza is a cash game option.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 26.95 DraftKings: 30.10

Tobias Harris, Oklahoma City Thunder @ Detroit Pistons ($5,800 FD / $5,900 DK)

It's certainly not an easy task taking on the Thunder, but based on the minutes he's playing and the scoring upside Tobias Harris has presented early in the season, He makes for a nice upside move. Harris is coming off a game where he had 19 points along with two steals and a block against an upstart Nuggets team. Harris should avoid match-ups with all the tough Thunder defensive players, and should be looked at as a nice tournament move.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 30.60 DraftKings: 33.48

Power Forward

Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks @ New York Knicks ($4,100 FD / $4,300 DK)

Dwight Powell's been getting more minutes of late, and the fantasy scoring has followed. Powell has above 10 points in each of the last two games, and has scored above 26 DK points in three of his last four games. Powell displayed his athleticism with his five steal game two games ago against the Lakers, and is presented with another opportunity with some really turnover-prone players on the Knicks side of things. Keep an eye on Dirk Notwitzki's status.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 29.70 DraftKings: 32.01

Kelly Olynyk, Boston Celtics @ New Orleans Pelicans ($4,000 FanDuel/$4,800 DK)

If Al Horford is out again, Kelly Olynk is once again in play. In his last two games, Olynyk has scored above 31 DK points, and should be heading towards a similar number tonight. He obviously has the ability to take things outside to the perimeter, and with what the Hornets have to guard him, it should be a good matchup. He's more of a stretch four than anything else, but he has shown some upside rebounding the ball as well, grabbing at least six rebounds in each of his first three games.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 31.00 DraftKings: 33.17

Center

Joakim Noah, Dallas Mavericks @ New York Knicks ($4,700 FD / $4,600 DK)

Joakim Noah is finally getting the hang of his new team, as he's re-discovered his old niche of rebounding the ball over the last to games. Noah has 28 rebounds over his las two games, and has at least one steal in each of his last five games. If he can get his minutes to hover around 30, Noah is a sure bet to hit value once again.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 31.20 DraftKings: 33.00