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Friday night was busy again. With this being the third-to-last regular season, the stakes are even higher for many clubs in both conferences. The injury report includes a number of big names, making this an especially important day to stay on top of the latest news on LotoWire as the lineup locks in.
Slate overview
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Los Angeles Clippers (-1.5) vs. Orlando Magic (O/U: 212.5)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers (-4) (O/U: 243.5)
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards (-3.5) (O/U: 228.0)
Golden State Warriors (-13) vs. Charlotte Hornets (O/U: 220.0)
Chicago Bulls (-3) vs. Brooklyn Nets (O/U: 215.0)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-8.5) (O/U: 212.0)
Phoenix Suns (-2) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (O/U: 228.0)
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat (-14) (O/U: 209.5)
New York Knicks (-9) vs. San Antonio Spurs (O/U: 213.5)
* indicates second night team of back-to-back set
When we have as many games as Friday, we usually have a pretty eclectic mix of betting lines, and tonight is no exception. Pairs with double-digit spreads, like in the case of Warriors vs. Hornets or Blazers vs. Heat, are a good bet in this time of year when two teams are faced with playing strings and have two contenders with plenty of incentive. is not uncommon. However, the rest of the line is pretty favorable for his DFS purposes, especially with him having a spread of four points or less as of Friday morning.
There are six games of 220 points or less, which tilts the projected total slightly downward. In other words, many players may be heavily enrolled in 3 games with a total of 228 points or more, but with 9 games recorded, even if you are attracted to some of the choke options. There are still many ways to differentiate.
Injury conditions to monitor
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anthony davisLAL (knee): questionable
If Davis is out and LeBron James adapts, the latter would be the biggest beneficiary. Meanwhile, Jackson Hayes and Rui Hachimura could also benefit from Davis' absence, with more playing time and rebounding opportunities.
lebron jamesLAL (ankle): doubtful
If LeBron can't suit up and Davis does, the latter would benefit the most. Additionally, Taurean Prince will likely start at small forward, and D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reeves will also see increased usage.
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC (quadriceps): doubtful
If Gilgeous-Alexander is out as expected, the usage of Josh Giddy, Jaylen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and others will change dramatically. Meanwhile, Kason Wallace and Isiah Joe could handle the majority of point guard duties.
donovan mitchellCLE (nose): doubtful
If Mitchell remains sidelined Friday, Caris LeVert and Sam Merrill should continue to handle most of the shooting guard duties.
Cade CunninghamDET (Injury Management): Questionable
If Cunningham doesn't suit you, Marcus Sasser will likely start at point guard, and the remaining starting five will likely be promoted.
Other notable injuries:
jimmy butlerMIA (illness): Probably
Darius GarlandCLE (ankle): Probably
Ayo DosunmuCHI (illness): probably
alex carusoCHI (ankle): probably
Deandre AytonPOR (elbow): doubtful
Jusuf NurkicPHO (ankle): doubtful
Jonathan KumingaGSW (knee): questionable
Jaden IvyDET (ankle): doubtful
Jerami GrantPOR (hamstring): doubtful
Anfernee SimonsPOR (knee): OUT
Julius RandleNYK (shoulder): OUT
tyler herroMIA (foot): OUT
Tyus JonesWAS (back): OUT
elite player
We have four players with five-figure salaries eligible for Friday – anthony davis ($11,800), Victor Wenbanyama ($11,200), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,900) and lebron james ($10,300).
If Davis is able to play through his ankle injury, he will build on his record of 78.6 FD points in the double OT win against the Bucks and the 60-plus FD points he recorded in this game. The previous two games.
Wenbanyama has earned a salary increase with some recent breakthrough performances, but it's worth noting that he has totaled 23 FD points and 46.6 FD points in his last two games on Friday.
As mentioned earlier, SGA is unlikely to play on Friday, but LeBron, who posted 56.8 FD points in 34 minutes against the Grizzlies on Wednesday without teammates, could play without Davis for the second consecutive game if he can adjust. there's a possibility that.
expected chalk
Other possible chalk plays include:
Devin BookerPho ($9,700)
Booker has scored over 50 FD points in his last three games and will play an integral role in one of the tightest spreads of the night, making him a huge favorite on Friday. right.
jalen brunsonNYK Line ($9,300)
Brunson continues to provide a very safe floor and has a very attractive position match against the Spurs, which should lead to high roster rates.
Tyrese MaxeyPHI ($8,900)
Maxey, who is on a roll after scoring 53.4 FD points against the Clippers on Wednesday, has topped 40 points in three of his last four games and should be a huge favorite given his salary.
jaylen williamsOKC ($8,300)
Williams is sitting out Wednesday's game against the Rockets with 48 FD points and will very likely be on the floor without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, making him a very popular mid-salary play. right.
Josh GiddyThunder ($7,400)
Guidi has been on a roll of late, scoring 38.8 to 50.4 FD points over the last three games, and like Williams, stands to benefit greatly from Gilgeous-Alexander's likely absence.
key value
Trayce Jackson-DavisCHA's GSW ($6,400)
Jackson-Davis returned from a one-game absence due to a knee injury and performed well as a spot starter against the Magic on Wednesday, scoring 35.3 FD points with 14 rebounds. The rookie put together a number of similar performances throughout March, averaging 29.4 FD points over his past 12 games and eclipsing his FD points by 30 five times over the entire sample period. Jonathan Kuminga is questionable again on Friday due to his own knee issue, meaning Jackson-Davis could be set for another turn in the first unit. But even if he's in a backup role, he's already proven he can provide just as impressive returns, with the third-highest offensive efficiency rating (90.0) among frontcourt players this season. He's playing against a Hornets team that ranks second-highest (46.9) and has the third-most rebounds per game among bench players (16.4).
Miles McBrideSAN NYK ($6,300)
McBride continues to enjoy a starting role in the continued absence of OG Anunoby and has taken advantage of the opportunity, averaging 21.6 points per game (55.2 percent shooting, 48.9 percent from 3-point range). (including) has earned 33.9 FD points. ), recorded 3.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per contest during his current five-game stint with the first unit. Although his salary has increased due to his strong performance, McBride remains a player to be very much considered against the Spurs, who boasts the fourth-highest offensive efficiency rating among small forwards (23.5) and shoots 37.4 percent from 3-point range. It is. position.
Marvin BagleyWAS vs. DET ($6,100)
Richaun Holmes missed Friday's game against the Wizards with a toe injury, and Bagley is scheduled to start at center against his former team. The 2018 No. 2 overall pick has posted 24.6 and 28.2 FD points in his last three games despite starting on the bench, and is averaging a solid 29.5 points in his last 12 games overall. Bagley is a theoretically favored matchup against Detroit, considering the Pistons have allowed the center 57.7 FD points per game over the past 30 games. With a solid time allocation, Bagley has a good chance of achieving a high return on investment.
Also consider: andre drummondBKN's CHI ($6,500). Rui HachimuraLAL of IND ($6,100). Precious AchiuwaSAN NYK ($6,100)
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