NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for January 6, 2020

Duds

Nikola Jokic (at ATL – $9,200 on DK; $8,000 on FD): I continue to refuse to trust Jokic until he shows me something. It’s another good matchup but the Wizards were a good matchup and he didn’t deliver in that one. The salary remains too high for what he is giving you at the moment and there is much more guaranteed value below him.

Brandon Ingram (vs UTA – $8,400 on DK; $8,400 on FD): Ingram’s scoring has dropped a bit in recent games and now he enters a tough matchup against a very good Jazz team. The other thing hurting Ingram is that Lonzo has really found his rhythm in recent outings and that’s taken away sine scoring opportunities for him. He probably won’t hurt you but the upside might be limited.

Spencer Dinwddie (at ORL – $7,900 on DK; $7,800 on FD): Dinwiddie has been struggling a bit as of late and the Magic can turn things into a grind. He’s always going to have the opportunities in the Nets offense but LeVert being back, even in limited minutes, does cut into his opportunities and messes with rotations. Find value elsewhere.

Terry Rozier (vs IND – $6,700 on DK; $6,600 on FD): Rozier was invisible against the last time the Hornets played the Pacers. He can’t possibly play as bad as he played in that game but this price isn’t great given the circumstances. It’s a tough matchup and his inconsistency always there no matter what the matchup is. I prefer Graham in this match.

Khris Middleton (at SA – $7,400 on DK; $7,000 on FD): Middleton has been consistent but not giving you quite enough at the moment. He’s coming off a decent outing against the Spurs but you need more from him with his salary. He’s unlikely to hurt you simply because of the team he’s on and it’s not a bad matchup as the Spurs can be inconsistent. But there’s also better value below him with guys who have better matchups.