High Salary C
Nikola Jokic, DEN vs NY ($9,700): Jokic has missed value in his last three games, but this matchup is too good to pass up on. The Knicks are 18th against the position in their last 15 games. Jokic had 44.6 fantasy points against the Knicks on Oct. 30, although he had Paul Millsap by his side in that one. He needs 42.5 fantasy points to hit value on Thursday. Jokic is usually good for solid number in all offensive categories. ****
Hassan Whiteside, MIA vs SAC ($9,300): The Kings are 24th against the position in their last 15 games. Whiteside has been over value in three of his last four. His scoring and rebounding is rarely an issue, but he’s failed to record a block in the past two games. That will likely change against the Kings. Whiteside needs 40.7 fantasy points to hit value on Thursday. I like him to be over 40 fantasy points in this one given the matchup. There is a chance his minutes are down if the bench unit plays well against an overmatched Kings squad. ***
Steven Adams, OKC vs WAS ($7,300): Adams missed value against the Nets, but it wasn’t for a lack of opportunities. He simply missed shots in the paint that he’s made for the majority of the season. As long as he’s getting those shots consistently, he’s unlikely to miss as many as he did on Tuesday. He’s a top rebounder, which goes a long way in helping his value and a good defensive player. If the Wizards come out flat, Adams will dominate them in the paint. ****