NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for January 4, 2020

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Scrubs

Joe Ingles (at ORL – $6,100 on DK; $5,400 on FD): The Magic is on a back to back and aren’t great against the position. Ingles has been playing well as of late and had a big game against Orlando earlier in the season. Bogdanovic is at the same price but I much prefer Ingles in this matchup. He rarely lacks for opportunities, which is always a good thing as well.

Damion Lee (vs DET – $6,500 on DK; $5,900 on FD): D’Angelo Russell is out, which means Lee will have more scoring opportunities. He wasn’t good against Minnesota, which is slightly concerning because that was a great matchup. But the Pistons are a great matchup as well and I have to believe Lee will have a bounce back performance. The price is slightly high on DK but is great on FD.

Isaiah Thomas (vs DEN – $4,900 on DK; $4,400 on FD): Isaiah Thomas revenge game? It’s a back to back for the Wizards, but Thomas didn’t stick around long on Friday, so at least he should be fresh and there was no travel involved. His minutes are slightly concerning but there’s something about Isaiah in this spot. It’s admittedly a gut feeling and a risk. But when there’s a chip on his shoulder, he rises up.

Sekou Doumbouya (at GS – $5,500 on DK; $3,500 on FD): As long as Doumbouya is in the starting lineup, he’s a safe play. The Pistons are in an position and who knows where Drummond’s head is at with all the trade rumors. Sekou is going to go out there and play hard against a very good matchup.

Michael Porter Jr (at WAS – $4,000 on DK; $4,100 on FD): MPJ had a coming out party on Thursday. Was it a fluke or sustainable? At this price, it’s worth taking a risk to find out. If he’s going to get the minutes, he will likely make a big impact. The minutes are the concern but I’m willing to bet that the Nuggets know they are onto something.