MLK Day Special NBA Fantasy Today

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NBA Fantasy Picks 1/15/2018.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day special edition of NBA Fantasy Today with a Big 11 Games On Tap In The NBA!

Eric Gordon SG 7600. Gordon has really stepped up for the Rockets in the absence of Harden. When on the floor Gordon's usage is averaging around 30 with Harden out. He is tasked of taking at minimum 20 shots a game, that is tasty for a high ceiling. Given we have a full slate today and this game goes off last. Also the fact that Gordon is coming off an awful shooting night, we might get a low ownership on him today. the Clippers rank near the league bottom against the shooting guard this year and are completely unhealthy right now too boot. Play with confidence.

Ben Simmons PF 8500. The price on Simmons has gone way down lately. The Raptors are only a 2 point favorite in Philly tonight and Philly has been stringing together wins lately. By the numbers it looks like the consistency of Simmons is the reason for these wins. He isn't putting up superstar upside numbers, but his floor is a rock solid at 50. In what is projected as a competitive contest in the East tonight, I will happily take Simmons floor and hope for low ownership due to the fact Simmons last line against was because of a blowout.

Tyler Johnson PG 5800. Johnson is back and the coach is right back leaving on the floor for 30+ minutes. It doesn't seem to matter if the Heat are in a close game down the stretch or getting blown out, Johnson is playing. I am not being swayed away by the low usage rating the first few games back. This guy has 40 point upside in all game scenarios. At a soft price tag of 5800 I will be jumping in with both hands this evening.

Marc Gasol C 8700. The Grizzles are only a 2 point favorite at home against the Lakers tonight. That should tell how unhealthy this club is right now. That being said the offense still runs through Gasol. He is tough to play on the road, but at home he flashes the mild upside. Lakers are rapidly dropping in front defense against the center this year. This is because Randle has been moved to the center to provide the Laker's an offensive spark. Good luck today not checking Gasol. I think we have one of those 5 game a year occasions where we see Gasol get into the 60's in fantasy production this evening. I will be rostering him on all my lineups this evening at the center position.

Ronde Hollis-Jefferson PF 7000. I had to do a double take, but it looks like the Nets are a favorite over the Knicks this evening. Wow! The Nets have lost 4 of their last 5 and look completely out of sync. In close games Jefferson's usage rating can reach the low 30's. He is by far the superstar on the team. He plays more minutes than all the other Nets. I am not going to be swayed by the Knicks top 10 front court defense this year. If the Net's compete, Jefferson will perform. It is really that simple. I will buy into the upside at low ownership.

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