One of the many contrasts between daily fantasy and season long fantasy that I enjoy, is that while in season long fantasy, injuries can be devastating to your season, in dfs injuries can often be used to seal a win. Nate Robinson is going to be a prime example of that tonight. He's solidified his role as the primary backup guard for the most part due to injuries to Tyreke Evans and Norris Cole, both of whom won't be available tonight. With starter Jrue Holiday on a minutes restriction as he returns from an injury, Nate's all but guaranteed 25+ minutes tonight. This is a guy who could blow up for 30 at any given time. Give him a run for $3,000 tonight.
Kent Bazemore, SG, Atlanta Hawks $3,000
Kent Bazemore was just announced as the starting 3, having beat out Thabo Sefolosha for the spot. Last time out against Memphis he put up 18 points with a pair of three pointers, assists, and rebounds, and he's put up double figures in points 3 of the last 5 games out. At $3,000, he gives you adequate production, and would allow you to spend money elsewhere.
Marcus Morris, SF, Detroit Pistons $4,500
Another guy who recently earned a starting role, Morris put up a double-double last time out (17 and 10) with 3 assists, a block, and a steal added in for good measure. He'll be getting 25-30 minutes tonight, and that last double-double included 5 of 6 from the three point line, so there's a good chance he adds a few of them in there as well. He'll be playing the Hawks tonight, who are starting Bazemore at the 3, who Morris has a full 4-5 inches in height on, and Korver at the 2, who isn't really known for his defensive prowess. This all could lead to some solid production from the 3 spot on the Pistons. Whether you play Morris or backup Stanley Johnson is up to you, they'll probably get almost about even minutes, but Morris costs $200 less, so that makes him the better value tonight.
Ryan Anderson, PF, New Orleans Pelicans, $5,000Ryan Anderson is another guy who will benefit from the New Orleans injury bug, as both Omer Asik and Alex Ajinca will be out tonight. This leaves the center duties to either Anthony Davis or Kendrick Perkins, and the power forward duties primarily to Ryan Anderson. Anderson can stretch the floor with the three point shot, and grab some rebounds, so he should produce, given the minutes and shot opportunities. With everyone focused on Davis, he just might get those looks too. If starting him can mean the ability to line up multiple superstars at other positions, he might be the value you're looking to buy.
Anderson Varejao, C, Cleveland Cavaliers, $3,400
Coming off an injury shortened season that ended almost as soon as it began, Varejao could be a great value buy if he gets the minutes. As it is, he's the backup to starter Timofey Mozgov, and probably slated for about 20 minutes per game. He's a high energy guy though, who's never really been limited by the minutes he plays in that regard. He's always got the ability to come off the bench, grab double digits in rebounds, and put up a few points as well as he gets his team headed in the right direction. Additionally, Mozgov recently reported still being a bit bothered by his surgically repaired right knee, so it's likely Varejao sees an increased role right off the bat. Especially with Love also returning from injury, and Thompson having just recently signed his new deal, no idea how long it'll take him to get back into the swing of things. Look for Varejao to play solid minutes tonight in Chicago against the Bulls.
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