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January 14, 2023, 12:55 pmMilwaukee Bucks @ Miami Heat
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
Injury Report
Bucks: OUT: Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee soreness), Khris Middleton (right knee soreness), Serge Ibaka (personal)
Heat: OUT: Tyler Herro (left Achilles soreness), Kyle Lowry (left knee soreness), Caleb Martin (left quad strain), Duncan Robinson (right finger surgery), Nikola Jovic (back), Omer Yurtseven (left ankle)
Stream of the Game
It’s Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, miles ahead of the rest. They’re safe to deploy as long as Miami’s starting backcourt is sidelined. A cut below them you can go at Pat Connaughton, Jevon Carter and maybe Joe Ingles, depending on how risky you’re feeling.
Boston Celtics @ Charlotte Hornets
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Injury Report
Celtics: OUT: Jaylen Brown (left adductor strain), Danilo Gallinari (left ACL); QUESTIONABLE: Malcolm Brogdon (personal)
Hornets: OUT: Kelly Oubre (left hand surgery); DOUBTFUL: Gordon Hayward (left hamstring strain)
Stream of the Game
Jalen McDaniels remains your low-end 3-and-D option withe Hayward and Oubre sidelined.
Memphis Grizzlies @ Indiana Pacers
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Injury Report
Grizzlies: OUT: John Konchar (illness), Danny Green (left ACL); QUESTIONABLE: Brandon Clarke (left hip soreness), Dillon Brooks (right ankle soreness)
Pacers: Not Yet Submitted
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Atlanta Hawks @ Toronto Raptors
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Injury Report
Hawks: Not Yet Submitted
Raptors: OUT: Otto Porter (left toe surgery)
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Cleveland Cavaliers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
Injury Report
Cavaliers: OUT: Dean Wade (left shoulder sprain), Dylan Windler (right ankle sprain); QUESTIONABLE: Donovan Mitchell (illness)
Timberwolves: Not Yet Submitted
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Philadelphia 76ers @ Utah Jazz
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
Injury Report
76ers: QUESTIONABLE: Tobias Harris (left knee soreness)
Jazz: Not Yet Submitted
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Dallas Mavericks @ Portland Trail Blazers
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
Injury Report
Mavericks: OUT: Josh Green (right elbow sprain), Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear), Dorian Finney-Smith (right adductor strain); QUESTIONABLE: Christian Wood (right ankle sprain)
Trail Blazers: OUT: Justise Winslow (left ankle sprain), Nassir Little (right femoral head fracture); QUESTIONABLE: Damian Lillard (left ankle sprain); PROBABLE: Gary Payton II (right ankle sprain)
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Stream of the Game
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Thrive Prop Plays of the Day
Thrive Prop Plays of the Day
Ja Morant U 27.5 PTS (105 PTS) – This is no knock on Ja Morant, as he’s been a monster during his third year, averaging about 28/6/8 a game. The Pacers have been able to hold Damian Lillard, LaMelo Ball, and Trae Young under this total recently, with only Jalen Brunson surpassing 27.5 points. I believe Memphis will focus on attacking Indiana’s poor defense against forwards with Bane, Brooks, and Jackson taking over the scoring.
LaMelo Ball O 5.5 AST (80 PTS) – This prop is set way too low and 80 points should be more than encouraging to take as part of your contest. Ball has gone over this total in 12 of his last 13 games. Going up against the reigning DPOY in Marcus Smart should encourage Ball to pass the ball more.
DFS Pillar Play
Joel Embiid
Position: C
Salary: $11,000
Embiid is my favorite pay-up play in today’s slate. We already saw Embiid put up the third-best performance of the season in his matchup last time, putting up 59/11/8 with 7 blocks. Embiid has been known to speak out about how much he wants (and probably deserves) an MVP. Combined with him playing light minutes recently, I think this is the perfect storm of events for Embiid to go nuclear once again.
DFS Value Plays (<$5,000 Salary)
Al Horford
Position: PF/C
Salary: $4,600
Horford has been very solid as a value option, putting up 23 DK points in 5 of his last 7 games, which is plenty for his salary. Today is an even better day to play him–not only does he get to go against the worst defense vs Cs, but will also get more usage and rebounding opportunities without Jaylen Brown on the court. I’d recommend putting him at the PF spot.
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