NBA Winners from Downtown 1-4-16

Winners From Downtown is bringing the top daily picks for your cash games, alongside some value plays, and Vegas notes. Be sure to check out our minutes tool, and Colossus lineup optimizer.

Projections show DraftKings prices and fantasy points.

Vegas Notes

- As the trend has been this season, we have a nice full slate of games on Monday with 20 teams in action. As of this morning, there is no line or total for Memphis/Portland or Charlotte/Golden State as we await injury news on some key players.

- The highest posted total belongs to Kings-Thunder, and by a wide margin. The total is 218.5, with the Thunder listed as 11.5-point favorites.

- The lowest total on the slate is a toss-up between three games: Raptors-Cavaliers (192.5, -8), Pacers-Heat (191.5, -2), and Spurs-Bucks (192, +10).

Top Picks

Salary: FD: $8,700 DK: $7,500

I know we mention the price difference with BroLo all the time, but his DK price makes him a near auto-play for me in this spot against a Boston team that he has averaged 22/10 against and over 38 DK points per contest in 3 matchups this season. On FD, he makes for more of a GPP play due to his inflated price, but that's not to say that his price isn't justified. He has at least 42 DK points in 6 of his last 7 games, and is coming off of his best 2-game stretch of the season, where he averaged 27/14/2/3 blocks against Orlando and this same Boston team. With Jarrett Jack now out for the season, expect him to take on an even bigger usage rate in the Nets' offense.

Salary: FD: $10,700 DK: $10,700

I can't even hide my excitement to watch Westbrook take on Rajon Rondo and the Kings tonight. The Kings rank 28th this season against opposing PG, and dead last over their last 5 games. Westy already carved them up once this season, with a 19/11/10 triple-double with 3 steals that was good for 57.25 DK points. He has an incredible floor, and legitimate 60+ FP upside in this one. I'll be rolling him out in all formats, as he is my top option by a wide margin. The Thunder have the highest team total (at the moment) and are playing in the game with the highest overall total as well (at the moment). Fade at your own risk, despite the huge slate.

Salary: FD: $7,700 DK: $7,100

Once again, Rubio finds his way into the cash game article due to his stellar play and high floor. He is a low-usage point guard, which isn't generally a good thing. However, Rubio's ability to stuff the stat sheet makes him a solid cash game play even when his shot isn't falling. In fact, he has shot just 17/44 over his last 5 games, but has averaged nearly 40 DK points per contest in that span. The 76ers remain one of the worst teams in the NBA, and are allowing the 9th-most fantasy points per game to opposing PG over their last 5 contests. Rubio is a great floor/ceiling combo tonight.

Salary: FD: $5,900 DK: $6,200

Listen, I'm not saying Crowder is the #1 option at SF, but on a point-per-dollar basis, he is one of my favorite. I'm not going to sit here and simply list the top-priced options at each position, but Jae may just be my favorite mid-range play so that I can fit in guys like Westbrook. Crowder has at least 30 DK points in 6 of his last 7 contests, and is coming off a solid 33.25 FP line against these same Nets. He contributes across the board, so he can find ways to reach value without scoring many real points. With that being said, he has taken double-digit shots and scored double-digit real points in 9 of his last 10 games. He's a very safe option at SF tonight.

Salary: FD: $7,500 DK: $7,500

If you haven't seen Bosh and his stellar play of late, it may be time to take note. He has at least 40 FP in 5 of his last 8 contests, and at least 31 in 2 of the other 3. Indiana has been very good against PF this season, but Bosh's ability to stretch the floor will make him a tough cover once again. He has had no issues against the Pacers this season, averaging 22/10 and over 43 DK points per game in 2 matchups.

Value Plays