Get Brian Healy’s top GPP plays for tonight’s tournaments!
What’s going on Mafia? I hope everyone had a happy and safe New Years. We have a very nice nine-game main slate to kickoff the New Year. The sites have some nice contest in the lobby for us to go after, so let’s get right into it.
POINT GUARD
- Luka Doncic
- Spencer Dinwiddie
- Shabazz Napier
- Aaron Holiday
- De’Aaron Fox
- Jalen Brunson (DK)
SHOOTING GUARD
- Lou Williams
- Devonte’ Graham
- Jimmy Butler
- Damion Lee
- Donovan Mitchell
SMALL FORWARD
- Alec Burks
- Joe Ingles
- Paul George (prefer FD)
- Jarrett Culver
- Kevin Porter
Honorable Mention: Derrick Jones Jr.
POWER FORWARD
- Christian Wood
- Marquese Chriss
- Kevin Love
- Nemanja Bjelica
- Domantas Sabonis
CENTER
- Montrezl Harrell
- Gorgui Dieng (if KAT out)
- Rudy Gobert
- Jonas Valanciunas
- Nikola Jokic
FanDuel
Top Stud over $8k: Luka Doncic
Top Value under $5k: Christian Wood
DraftKings
Top Stud over $8k: Luka Doncic
Top Value under $5k: Jalen Brunson
Slate Notes
- Timberwolves: the saga continues with the wolves. Teague is doubtful and Wiggins/KAT are both questionable. If Teague sits Napier is the primary beneficiary while Jarrett Culver also becomes a good play. If KAT sits Dieng and Covington both become good plays. If KAT &/or Wiggins end up playing they are great GPP plays.
- Pistons: Blake Griffin is set to sit again (doubtful) and Markieff Morris is already ruled out. We should see Christian Wood push for minutes in the upper 20’s. very solidy value play in all formats.
General Thoughts/Strategy:
- Chalk: Unlike other sports, chalk in NBA is not always a bad thing, even in GPP’s. I’m much more willing to play a 40% owned James Harden than I am any baseball player at that ownership. NBA is far more predictable, especially those with established roles as we progress through the season.
