High Value PF
Jordan Bell, GS at LAL ($4,700): Bell has 16.8 fantasy points in 12 minutes against the Lakers at the end of November. That’s an encouraging sign given that he should play 20+ minutes in this one as he’ll once again draw the start in place of Draymond Green. Bell can do a little bit of everything and is turning into a mini-Draymond in the Warriors system. As long as he’s playing well, he’ll see heavy minutes. I think he’ll play well. *****
Dirk Nowitzki, LAL vs PHO ($4,900): Nowitzki has been more hit than miss this year. He’s been at value in 67 percent of games, but has a 23 percent dud rate. This matchup is too good to pass up on as the Suns are last against the position in their last 15 games. Nowitzki remains a strong scoring option thanks to his ability to shoot from anywhere. He rebounds at a decent rate and can pick up an assist or two. He’s a cost saving option who should be at 25+ fantasy points. *****
Dario Saric, PHI at CHI ($6,500): Despite struggling early in the season, Saric has been at value in 67 percent of games this year. He’s missed value just three times in the last month, but never by more than five fantasy points. No Embiid means Saric’s usage should go up slightly. The Bulls are 15th against the position in their last 15 games. Saric can put up numbers in every category and seems to be a guaranteed 30 fantasy points based on recent play. ****