NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds for January 7, 2020

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Scrubs

Danilo Gallinari (at BKN – $5,800 on DK; $5,600 on FD): Gallinari is relatively consistent given that he’s always going to get his shots in the Thunder offense. The Nets are good against the position but as a team they struggle in multiple areas and Gallinari has an all-around game that can hurt them. He won’t hurt you and the ceiling is much higher.

OG Anunoby (vs POR – $5,400 on DK; $4,800 on FD): OG is an inconsistent option but he will get the minutes and opportunities on a banged up Raptors squad. And I still don’t trust the Blazers against any good team. OG is a risk and I wish his salary was a bit better but if you’re looking for a guy who can swing your league then he’s worth taking.

Nemanja Bjelica (at PHO – $5,300 on DK; $4,700 on FD): Bjelica should get the extra opportunities if Bogdanovic is out of the lineup. The match is great as it’s the Suns. There should be plenty of offense in this one. Bjelica can do a bit a of everything and while I don’t think he’ll have a double double, I do expect a tidy stat line where he’s over value.

Jarrett Culver (at MEM – $5,000 on DK; $4,700 on FD): Culver is coming off some strong games for the Timberwolves and even though Wiggins is back, he’ll continue to get his opportunities as the Timberwolves search for any answers. The Grizzlies are mediocre against the position and Culver has played well against them this season. Expect another strong outing from him in this one.

Bruce Brown (at CLE – $4,800 on DK; $4,800 on FD): Brown has provided consistent over the last couple of weeks and has a great matchup against the Cavaliers. He gets the opportunities on a Pistons team looking for anything right now and is at a salary where he’s certainly not going to hurt you much. If you don’t want to spend on Rose, take Brown given the matchup.