High Salary PF
Blake Griffin, LAC vs OKC ($8,200): Griffin has hit value in all three games since returning from injury, going over 40 fantasy points in each contest. He needs 36.9 fantasy points to hit value on Thursday night. He had 33.5 fantasy points against the Thunder on Nov. 10 and Oklahoma City ranks first against the position in their last 15 games. This is a tough matchup for Griffin, who never seems to be great against Oklahoma City. **
Draymond Green, GS at HOU ($6,600): Green had 44.75 fantasy points against the Mavericks despite dealing with a lingering shoulder injury. He had 43.25 fantasy points against the Rockets on opening night. His game is perfectly suited for games against the Rockets. I like him to be a least eight points over value in this one. He comes at a low salary and is a great play. *****
High Value PF
Ryan Anderson, HOU vs GS ($4,300): With Nene out, Anderson will see more time as the small center when Clint Capela heads to the bench. Anderson managed 30 fantasy points against the Warriors on opening night. He hasn’t been knocking down shots from three like we’re used to seeing, but he’s still getting his fair share of points and rebounds. ***
Jordan Bell, GS at HOU ($5,000): Given the Rockets high pace offense, Bell’s athleticism and defensive ability should keep him on the floor more than Zaza Pachulia. He probably won’t play a ton of minutes and I could see him falling short of the 22.5 fantasy points he needs to hit value. **