NBA DFS Top 5 Value Plays for Saturday 01/14/23
Tonight’s NBA DFS slate presents a plethora of options for fantasy players with nine matchups featuring high over/unders and close spreads. The Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors game boasts the highest over/under with the Raptors as 5-point favorites. Other matchups to watch out for include the Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers, all of which are expected to be high-scoring. Additionally, the Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies game, with the Pacers as 8-point favorites, is also worth keeping an eye on.
In this article, we will dive into some of the top value players for this slate taking into account the matchups, spreads, and over/unders. These players are likely to provide great value for their price and have the potential to exceed their projected fantasy points. As you build your lineup, be sure to consider these players as they may be the key to winning your DFS contests.
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NBA DFS Top 5 Value Plays for Saturday 01/14/23
Isaiah Jackson of the Indiana Pacers is a player to watch out for on this slate. With a salary of $3,000, Jackson is projected to score 29.27 DraftKings points in 22 minutes of play, providing a value of 9.76 and an FP/Min of 1.32. He is in the D projection tier and A value tier, with a 27.6% ownership on DraftKings. He has a great matchup against Memphis Grizzlies who have the 14th most DVP against power forwards and centers.
Jackson has also been performing well recently, scoring 37.5 DK points in his last 1 game, 12.5 in his last 2 games, and 17.25 in his last 3 games against the Grizzlies. I can confidently say that Jackson is a solid value play and is likely to provide great value for his price, with the potential to exceed his projected fantasy points. As you build your lineup, be sure to consider Jackson as a strong value play and a potential key to winning your DFS contests.
T.J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers is another player to keep an eye on in this slate. With a salary of $4,000, McConnell is projected to score 26.28 DraftKings points in 25 minutes of play, providing a value of 6.57 and an FP/Min of 1.04. He is in the E projection tier and A value tier, with a 10.6% ownership on DraftKings. He has a great matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies who have the 10th most DVP against point guards.
McConnell has also been performing well recently, with a positive game average of 35.75 in his last 1 game, 38 in his last 2 games. McConnell is a solid value play and is expected to deliver a good return on his price, with the possibility of exceeding his projected fantasy points.
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Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz is another player to consider on this slate. With a salary of $4,700, Kessler is projected to score 30.02 DraftKings points in 28 minutes of play, providing a value of 6.39 and an FP/Min of 1.06. He is in the D projection tier and A value tier, with a 3.1% ownership on DraftKings.
He has a great matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers who have the 25th most DVP against centers. Kessler has also been performing well recently, with a positive game average of 41.25 in his last 1 game, 24.25 in his last 2 games, and 38.25 in his last 3 games against the 76ers. Kessler is a solid value play and is likely to provide great value for his price, with the potential to surpass his projected fantasy points.
Robert Williams of the Boston Celtics is another player to keep an eye on in this slate. With a salary of $4,900, Williams is projected to score 31.58 DraftKings points in 25 minutes of play, providing a value of 6.45 and an FP/Min of 1.26. He is in the C projection tier and A value tier, with a 6.3% ownership on DraftKings.
He has a great matchup against the Charlotte Hornets who have the 21st most DVP against centers. Williams has also been performing well recently, with a positive game average of 16.5 in his last 1 game, 35.75 in his last 2 games, and 19.25 in his last 3 games against the Hornets. Williams is a solid value play and is expected to deliver a good return on his price, with a good chance to exceed his projected fantasy points.
Jalen Smith of the Indiana Pacers is another player to consider on this slate. With a salary of $3,600, Smith is projected to score 22.17 DraftKings points in 21 minutes of play, providing a value of 6.16 and an FP/Min of 1.08. He is in the E projection tier and A value tier, with a 9.9% ownership on DraftKings.
He has an average matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies who have the 14th highest DVP against power forwards and centers. Smith has also been performing well recently, with a positive game average of 24 in his last 1 game, 18.25 in his last 2 games, and 12.5 in his last 3 games against the Grizzlies. He is a solid value play and is likely to provide great value for his price, and has the potential to exceed his projected fantasy points.
In conclusion, this slate features several value players that can help you build a winning DFS lineup. Isaiah Jackson, T.J. McConnell, Robert Williams, Walker Kessler, and Jalen Smith have great matchups against their opponents and recent game averages to back it up. These players are likely to provide great value for their price and have the potential to exceed their projected fantasy points.
Keep in mind that injuries, lineup changes, and other variables can affect a player’s performance, so always check for updates before lock. But if you’re looking for some cost-effective options to help round out your lineup, these players are a great place to start.
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