The NBA has five games on tap Sunday, with one starting at 3:30 p.m. EDT, then the rest at 6:00 p.m. and after. Thus, FanDuel is offering two contest times: early (3:30 – 6:00) and main (6:00 and after). On paper, all of the games look like they could produce good fantasy value and injuries have opened up opportunities for some value plays.
Point Guard
Rajon Rondo, SAC vs. DAL ($7,700): Rondo, who has a revenge game against a Mavericks team he just didn't get along with last season, averaged about 42 fantasy points per game over his last two, primarily from a 52.6-fantasy-point explosion Wednesday against the Timberwolves. Plus, the Mavericks stink at point guard defense, ranking 26th against the position this season.
Raymond Felton, DAL at SAC ($4,100): Felton is risky because he is up-and-down, but is coming off a 17-point, five-rebound, five-assist effort Friday against the Warriors. Felton had a larger role than usual with the injury absence of Deron Williams and the personal absence of Devin Harris. Harris will be back, but Williams remains out, which should give Felton the chance to produce against a Kings defense that is 29th in the NBA against point guards and 28th against shooting guards.
Shooting Guard
Jordan Clarkson, LAL vs. WAS ($5,500): Clarkson has an expanded opportunity on Sunday, with D'Angelo Russell doubtful with an ankle injury. Clarkson had 20 points and four boards Friday with Russell out for most of the game, and he has a good chance to produce at home against a beatable Wizards defense.
Wesley Matthews, DAL at SAC ($4,400): Matthews is averaging 21.0 points, 4.3 boards and 2.3 assists per game over his last three. With Chandler Parsons done for the season and Deron Williams out with injury, Matthews is the most stable perimeter performer that the Mavs have. Next up is a Kings defense that is 28th in the NBA against shooting guards.
Small Forward
Otto Porter, WAS at LAL ($5,200): Porter has bounced back of late, averaging 29.7 fantasy points per game over his last five. He is coming off a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double Friday against the Timberwolves, and he now faces a Lakers defense that is 28th in the NBA against small forwards.
Power Forward
Dirk Nowitzki, DAL at SAC ($8,000): Nowitzki is averaging 26.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals per game in his last nine. He can sense the end of the season approaching, and with his Mavericks clinging to the eighth playoff slot out West, he is trying to carry them over the finish line.
Center
Marcin Gortat, WAS at LAL ($6,400): Gortat has four double-doubles in his last five games, and averaged 16.5 points, 14.0 boards, 2.5 assists and a steal in his last two outings. He now faces a Lakers defense that is 28th in the NBA against centers.
