FanDuel & DraftKings NBA Value Plays: 2-7-17

With guys like Russell Westbrook and James Harden 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.

Back Court

Yogi Ferrell, Dallas Mavericks ($6,100 FD - $6,000 DK)

As long as Deron Williams is out, which is likely again, Yogi Ferrell is the cheaper of the guards I will be looking at. On a three game slate, Patrick Beverley is really the only honorable mention that's lower than Ferrell that I would even consider. Ferrell is averaging 30 fantasy points per game over the last five games, and torched Portland last time out. As said in yesterday's writeup, I won't be banking on 9-11 from three. Damian Lillard is an average defender at best, and Portland ranks 16th in defensive efficiency against point guards, and have allowed the ninth most fantasy points per game to point guards in the last ten games.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 30.71 - DraftKings: 35.15

Evan Fournier, Orlando Magic ($5,600 FD - $5,600 DK)

There is a double digit spread in this game, but I envision Orlando keeping it more competitive than the other blowout game in Charlotte. Evan Fournier is intriguing, as Houston allows the third most fantasy points per game to opposing shooting guards this season. Orlando has the third highest team total behind the Rockets and Hornets tonight, and they are my favorite non favorite team to target. Fournier's numbers were down a bit since the injury, but had been playing well beforehand, which even had his price over $6,000. That's not the case tonight. Fournier is a solid correlation play in this one, as I anticipate many, including myself, to be focusing on Houston players.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 28.35 - DraftKings: 31.85

Honorable Mentions: Wes Matthews

Front Court

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte Hornets ($5,200 FD - $5,100 DK)

Going through the previous matchups against Brooklyn, the bigger names have been rather lackluster. Obviously, this is a matchup that's the best on paper for fantasy purposes. Brooklyn pushes the pace, rank dead last in fantasy points allowed, and are bottom five in rebounding. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is averaging a double-double in three games against Charlotte, and is averaging 24 fantasy points per game over his last ten. There is nothing that stands out for him as being a crazy high scoring player, but 25-30 fantasy points seems reasonable, especially on a slate lacking high ceiling options.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 26.35 - DraftKings: 28.52

Clint Capela, Houston Rockets ($5,100 FD - $5,300 DK)

Clint Capela is my favorite value option tonight, going up against Orlando, who allow the ninth most fantasy points per game to opposing centers. They also rank 24th in rebounding. It has been a timeshare since the return of Capela, but he has seen back to back games above 30 minutes, drawing the start in both. He has been one rebound away from a double-double in each, and hopefully he can cross that bridge tonight. When Capela has played 27+ minutes, he can flirt around the 27-35 fantasy point range. I would get a ton of exposure to Capela on DraftKings where you can roster two centers.

DFC Projection: FanDuel: 30.74 - DraftKings: 32.48

Honorable Mentions: Al-Farouq Aminu