Andrew Nembhard
Andrew Nembhard, the rookie point guard for the Indiana Pacers, is a player to watch on Thursday’s NBA DFS slate. With several key players likely to be out for the Pacers, including Bennedict Mathuin, Chris Duarte, and possibly T.J. McConnell, Nembhard is expected to start and see an increased role regardless of whether Tyrese Haliburton returns from injury or not.
While Haliburton’s presence could limit Nembhard’s fantasy output, there’s still potential for him to produce solid numbers given the depleted nature of the Pacers’ roster. With a salary of $5,800 on FanDuel and $6,000 on DraftKings, he’s an intriguing value play for those looking to save salary and take a chance on an under-the-radar player.
If McConnell is able to play, he would be the preferred play over Nembhard. However, if both players are out, Nembhard could be one of several Pacers players to benefit significantly from the situation. He’s shown the ability to deliver on his modest salary, with 22.9 to 32.6 FanDuel points in his last three games and a 5x return on his current salary in eight games this season.
Furthermore, when all of his questionable teammates are off the floor, Nembhard has averaged an impressive 35.3 FanDuel points per 36 minutes. While he’s still a risky play given the uncertainty surrounding the Pacers’ roster, he could be a solid value pick if everything falls into place on Thursday.
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