FanDuel & DraftKings NBA Value Plays: 12-5-16

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

Sergio Rodriguez, Denver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers ($4,600 FD / $5,000 DK)

Sergio Rodriguez has been tremendous to start the season, even though he may be in a little over his head in terms of role. Rodriguez has consistently hit value in the 76ers rotation, and with no real threat to minutes, that should continue. His price is certainly going up, and he's less of a sure thing in terms of value, but overall, the math still makes sense. Rodriguez has been over 23 DK points in four straight games, and has seen above 25 minutes in all four games. Out of those games, his matchup tonight is the easiest of the stretch, and he should be able to find his way to seven plus assists once again.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 26.97 / DraftKings: 31.03

Jeff Teague, Indiana Pacers @ Golden State Warriors ($7,200 FD / $6,900 DK)

Jeff Teague is all over the place in terms of fantasy production this year, but he tends to do well in matchups with other premium guards, Just a few games ago he went toe-to-toe with Russell Westbrook, accounting for 30 points, five rebounds, nine assists and six steals. This was obviously an outlier performance, but something to note nonetheless. Teague is getting a full plate of minutes, and should be able to easily find his way to value at his price.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 36.40 DraftKings: 40.60

Shooting Guard

E'Twaun Moore, Memphis Grizzles @ New Orleans Hornets ($4,200 FD $3,900 DK)

Despite a rough stretch in the last four games, E'Twaun Moore has been relatively consistent this year with scoring and rebounding. Before this four game streatch, Moore had four of his previous five games above 22 DK points, and was shooting around 60 percent from the field. Moore will always have inconsistent stretches, but at his price, it's seems like a fairly good bet he hits value against the Grizzles.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 23.10 DraftKings: 25.20

Matthew Dellavedova, San Antonio Spurs @ Milwaukee Bucks ($4,200 FD / $4,100 DK)

Matthew Dellavedova is certainly viable as a cash game play against the Spurs, who actually haven't been all that great against point guards this year. You know what you're getting with Dellavedova. He's a scrappy defensive player that can also shoot fairly well from three. He's certainly a low ceiling player, but overall, he's viable in cash games as someone to rely on.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 22.41 DraftKings: 25.92

Small Forward

Markieff Morris, Washington Wizards @ Brooklyn Nets ($4,700 FD/ $5,000 DK)

There's no debating the struggles of Markieff Morris of late. The Wizards small forward hasn't had above seven rebounds in almost a month, and his shooting percentage is certainly down compared to career averages. The thing is he's averaged 40 minutes over his last three games, and should see a similar role tonight. With the Nets on the schedule, it certainly seems viable for them Morris to be able to find value.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 30.96 DraftKings: 34.20

Danilo Gallinari, Denver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers ($5,800 FD / $5,500 DK)

Danilo Gallinari is certainly viable in terms of cash games, as he's been super consistent over the last month. Over his last nine games, Gallinari has been between 23 and 36 DK points in every game, and his price has stayed relatively the same. Gallinari gets to face off against the 76ers tonight and should be in play for hitting value really easily.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 28.35 DraftKings: 31.85

Power Forward

Taj Gibson, Portland Trail Blazers @ Chicago Bulls ($5,900 FD / $5,600 DK)

Taj Gibson isn't a player you think of as a tournament option normally, but based on his usage of late and the matchup, he's perfect for that type of format. Gibson has been above 38 in two of his last three games, and find himself in a matchup against the weak Trail Blazers front court. A double-double is certainly in play for Gibson, as is the potential for a few blocks.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 31.68 DraftKings: 34.56

Kenneth Faried, Denver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers ($5,700 FanDuel/ $5,100 DK)

The upside on Kenneth Faried has seemingly been capped of late, but overall, he should be able to find his way to hitting value against the 76ers. Faried is obviously a double double candidate, and with the way the 76ers front court has looked this year, it's more viable than not that he wins his match-ups considerably. Obviously minutes are always a potential problem for Faried, but if he can stay on the same pace he's seen over the last five games, it's viable to think he hits value.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 28.28 DraftKings: 30.24

Center

Pau Gasol, San Antonio Spurs @ Milwaukee Bucks ($6,100 FD / $5,300 DK)

Paul Gasol has been anything but consistent in terms of fantasy this year, as he becomes a cog in the collective Spurs wheel. But, against the Bucks and with his pricing, it's fair to believe he could be in for a good night. Gasol is coming off a double-double against the Wizards, and faces another team who might have trouble matching up with him. As with all Spurs, it's tough to get a read on his minute situation, but based on the matchup, he's certainly viable.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 31.20 DraftKings: 33.00