High Value PF
Taj Gibson, MIN vs BKN ($5,800): Gibson has been over value in three of his last four. The Nets are 13th against power forwards in their last 15 games. Without Jimmy Butler, Gibson has seen an increase in opportunities. That should continue on Saturday. He’s a solid rebounder who gets tough points in the paint. The Nets are on a back-to-back and Gibson may be able to take advantage of their tired legs. ***
Mason Plumlee, DEN vs DAL ($5,000): If Plumlee starts, he should be in your lineup. If he doesn’t start, chances are he won’t see much playing time. He’s hit value in 79 percent of games as a starter this season. He’s been over 30 fantasy points in his last three games as a starter. He’s averages aren’t great against Dallas this season, but he didn’t start in the Jan. 16 game and he played only 19 minutes in the Dec. 4 game. ***
Nemanja Bjelica, MIN vs BKN ($4,700): As long as Jimmy Butler is out, Bjelica is a good play. He’s been over value in all four starts in place of Butler this past week. He had 28.5 fantasy points against the Warriors on Thursday. He’s not worth playing if Butler returns, but he’ll see increased usage and opportunities without Butler. He needs 20.6 fantasy points to hit value on Saturday. He should easily exceed that number as the starter. ****