Joel Embiid DK $11,300 – FD $11,500
It’ll be tough to pass up on the talented big man, Joel Embiid. He’s made a strong push into the MVP conversation with his impressive performance over the last 30 games, putting up an average of 35 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. This amounts to over 60 DraftKings points per game, which could be considered his floor in this matchup against the Spurs, who have the worst defense in the league and allow the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers.
The 76ers are favored by 10 points on the road against one of the weakest teams in the league, so there’s a chance of a blowout, but that won’t stop Embiid from continuing his dominant play. With an average of 33 points, 10 rebounds, and nearly 3 combined blocks and steals per game this season, the Spurs simply don’t have what it takes to contain Embiid. He makes for a strong spend-up option in this favorable matchup.
Lastly, Joel Embiid is a player to keep an eye on. Despite two somewhat quiet games, he is coming off a 47-point, 18-rebound, five-assist performance against the Nuggets last Saturday. He has a positive matchup tonight against the Spurs, who rank 22nd in center efficiency, and is projected to have a usage rate of 35.09% across 35 minutes of play.
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