NBA Winners from Downtown 11-12-15

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

- The Jazz-Heat game has a total of just 182 points, with the Heat favored by 5 points at home.

- The Clippers travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns, and are listed as 2.5-point favorites with a 209.5 point total.

- As usual, the Warriors are road favorites, this time by 8 points at Minnesota, with a 210 point total.

Top Picks

Salary: FD: $10,700 DK: $10,600

A 3-game Thursday slate wouldn't be complete without the reigning MVP Curry. He is off to a blazing start this season, averaging 31.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.7 steals per contest. Tonight he squares off against Ricky Rubio (if he plays) and the T-Wolves, who rank in the top-10 in fewest FP allowed to opposing PG. On a full slate, you may be able to justify fading Curry in cash games, but not tonight. He is the clear-cut top option at the position.

Salary: FD: $6,700 DK: $7,000

Knight is easily the best mid-range value at the PG position on this short slate. He has been solid this season, scoring at least 34 FP in 5 of his last 6 contests. With Eric Bledsoe locking horns with Chris Paul tonight, Knight will draw the much easier matchup against Austin Rivers and Jordan Crawford with JJ Redick currently doubtful to play. You need to find some balanced plays somewhere, and Knight stands out as a great value with some upside.

Salary (SF): FD: $7,200 DK (SG): $6,400

Wiggins was a (very) late scratch last time out, but is expected to play tonight against the Warriors. Depending on the site, he can fill either your SG or SF spot, and provide you with a stable floor and big upside as well. He has averaged 32/4/3 over his last two contests, and Minnesota will need his offensive presence if they are going to compete tonight. With Ricky Rubio banged up, Wiggins will likely see a nice bump in usage even if Rubio suits up. Options are limited tonight, but Wiggins stands out, especially at his DK price.

Salary: FD: $6,600 DK: $6,300

I'm not one to make a habit of targeting players in totals as low as this one, but Hayward stands out as a great cash game play on this short slate. He has between 29.75 and 34 FP in each of his last 3 contests, and has begun to look more and more like the well-balanced player we saw last season. His ceiling isn't enormous, but if he can post around 30 FP for you at his current price, you're paying for a very nice floor.

Salary: FD: $10,200 DK: $9,400

Last night's game was the first one where Griffin didn't reach the 40 FP plateau this season, and he draws a solid matchup against the Suns once again. In the first meeting this season, he posted a 22/10/2 line, and his usage rate this season has been top-10 in the NBA. He has one of the best floors and highest ceilings on tonight's slate. Make sure you get some exposure to him tonight.

Value Plays