DraftKings NBA: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Friday, January 13

DraftKings NBA: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Friday, January 13

This article is part of our DraftKings NBA series.

Slate Overview

NOP at DET
Pelicans 8-12 on the road. 
ATL at IND
Hawks 3-7 in last 10 games. 
NYK at WAS
Knicks 12-8 on the road. 
GSW at SAS
Both teams on three-game slide. 
OKC at CHI
Bulls dropped two in a row. 
PHX at MIN
Suns 7-15 on the road. 
ORL at UTA
Jazz 13-7 at home
DEN at LAC
Nuggets on four-game win streak. 
HOU at SAC
Rockets on eight-game slide. 

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Injuries to Monitor  

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NOP - Herbert Jones (back): Questionable
Brandon Ingram (toe), Zion Williamson (hamstring): OUT  

DET - Isaiah Stewart (shoulder): Questionable
Jalen Duren (ankle), Marvin Bagley (hand): OUT

ATL - Clint Capela (calf): OUT   

IND - Myles Turner (back), Aaron Nesmith (illness): Questionable 
Tyrese Haliburton (knee): OUT

WAS - Monte Morris (hamstring), Daniel Gafford (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (ribs): Questionable 
Bradley Beal (hamstring): OUT 

GSW - Jonathan Kuminga (foot), James Wiseman (ankle), JaMychal Green (leg): OUT  

SAS - Devin Vassell (knee): OUT

OKC - Aleksej Pokusevski (leg), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle): OUT 

CHI - Zach LaVine (hand): Probable 
DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps): Doubtful  
Javonte Green (knee): OUT

PHX - Deandre Ayton (ankle), Chris Paul (hip), Landry Shamet (hip): Questionable
Cameron Johnson (knee), Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot): OUT   

MIN - Kyle Anderson (illness), Anthony Edwards (hip), Taurean Prince (ankle): Questionable
Jordan McLaughlin (calf), Karl-Anthony Towns (calf): OUT

ORL - Jalen Suggs (ankle): Questionable 

UTA - Kelly Olynyk (ankle): OUT   

DEN - Bruce Brown (calf), Jamal Murray (ankle): Probable 
Nikola Jokic (wrist): Questionable

LAC - Paul George (hamstring), Luke Kennard (calf): OUT 

HOU - Kevin Porter (foot): OUT

SAC - Kevin Huerter (illness): Questionable 

Elite Players

Guards

De'Aaron Fox, Kings ($9,000) vs. Rockets

Fox faces a second consecutive matchup against the Rockets, after he turned in 24 points, two rebounds, nine assists and a steal for a total of 42.5 DK points in the prior meeting. He surpassed 40 DK points in seven of his last 10 games and should flourish once again, as the Rockets give up the league's fifth-most points per game to point guards. The Rockets are also shorthanded in the backcourt, without Kevin Porter

Josh Giddey, Thunder ($7,000) at Bulls

Giddey continues to fill the stat sheet, averaging 17.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists over 10 games, including five with more than 40 DK points and a high of 55.3. He should do well against the Bulls, who give up the league's third-most points per game to shooting guards and are also shorthanded in the backcourt. 

Forwards/Centers

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ($9,900) vs. Nuggets

Leonard generated a season-high 60.8 DK points in his last appearance and is averaging 22.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals over 10 games. He will continue to carry a major load on offense in the absence of Paul George and has a good chance to excel against the Nuggets, who allow opponents to shoot an average of 48.0 percent from the field. 

John Collins, Hawks ($6,800) at Pacers 

Collins must continue to step up in the absence of Clint Capela and could face an advantageous matchup as the Pacers have a couple frontcourt players listed as questionable for action. Collins is averaging 15.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.6 blocks over 10 games, and he topped 42 DK points in three of the last eight. 

Nikola Vucevic, Bulls ($8,500) vs. Thunder 

Vucevic delivered a high of 65.5 DK points and exceeded 40 in eight of the last 10 outings, while averaging 16.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per game. He has a chance to prosper against the Thunder, who give up a league-high in rebounds per game and also the league's second-most free throws per game.

Expected Chalk 

CJ McCollum, Pelicans ($9,400) at Pistons 

McCollum has another chance to stand out while the Pelicans remain without Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. He is averaging 26.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.1 steals across 10 games, including eight with at least 39 DK points and a high of 63. He faces a good opportunity to flourish against the Pistons, who give up the league's second most points per game to point guards. 

Value Picks

Zach Collins, Spurs ($4,600) vs. Warriors

Collins continues to make an impact off the bench, averaging 13.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists over five games. He should do well against the Warriors, who give up the league's sixth most rebounds per game. 

Trey Lyles, Kings ($3,700) vs. Rockets

Lyles turned in 20 points, seven rebounds and two blocks for a total of 34.3 DK points in his previous meeting with the Rockets. He is also averaging 9.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 10 games, with a minimum of 19 DK points in eight. 

Bennedict Mathurin, Pacers ($4,800) vs. Hawks 

Mathurin is averaging 16.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists through 10 outings, including four with more than 25 DK points. He has a chance to step up for his shorthanded squad and should get his offense going against the Hawks, who allow opponents to shoot an average of 47.4 percent from the field. 

Doug McDermott, Spurs ($3,500) vs. Warriors 

McDermott continues to produce off the bench, averaging 12.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists across five games, including a high of 26.8 DK points in the last outing. He has a favorable matchup against the Warriors, who give up the league's fifth-most three-pointers per game. 

John Wall, Clippers ($4,500) vs. Nuggets

Wall is averaging 8.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists in his last 10 appearances, including two where he went over 30 DK points. He is coming off three days of rest and should do well against the Nuggets, who give up the league's fourth-most points per game to point guards. 

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Dan Bruno
Dan has been writing all things NBA for RotoWire since 2014. He is an active fantasy sports player, with a love for DFS. Dan is a certified Coach with the Ontario Basketball Association and is a recreation professional in his home city.
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