
DraftKings NBA centers:
Best Bets:
Nikola Jokic ($10,000): Everything runs through Jokic with Murray out. If Murray does end up suiting up in any capacity, Iām completely off of Jokic. He has 85 DraftKings points in two games against Portland. Thatās good, but not good enough if Jokic is commanding five figures. There are better options available. However, if Murray is out, Jokic has three triple-doubles in the seven games Murray has missed.
Hassan Whiteside ($8,500): Whiteside has 103 DraftKings points in just 60 minutes against Denver this year. That tells me that Jokic canāt handle him. I really like Whiteside here as well, but heās just another big price tag on a night full of them. Does he stand out enough?
Honorable Mention:
Jerami Grant ($5,700): The Nuggets are still very thin up front and this is Portlandās worst position defensively. Grant is never a sure thing, but without Porter, Millsap, and Plumlee around to take his minutes, Iām willing to chase Grant here again. This could be a big night for him.
Brook Lopez ($5,300): Lopez had a ridiculous nine blocks against the Suns on Sunday. Thatās not a typo. Thatās not going to happen against the Pelicans. Theyāre longer than Phoenix. However, with Lopez protecting the rim that well and active in the offense, he should be worth this price as a mid-range option.
Dark Horses:
Derrick Favors ($4,900): This is not a great matchup, but Favors is about as solid as you can ask for. He has at least 22 DraftKings in eight straight and all but one game in 2020. I donāt really think that BroLo can shut him down either. I like the upside on Favors more than Lopez, and heās a bit cheaper.
JaVale McGee ($3,500): Iām back to not trusting either Lakers center again. Howard only shot once in the last game. McGee at least starts and gets a little more run with the first team. These two are far more productive on the court than for DFS. For DFS itās a headache. If youāre desperate, McGee is worth a dart. Howard is too if you are willing to completely ignore the rest of the centers.