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Jaguar Lou’s Cash Plays – 11/2/17

Point Guard PG Damian Lillard – 9,800 FD & 9,300 DK Damian Lillard has the most favorable matchup against a Los Angeles team that allows the third most points in the league to opposing point guards, allowing an average of 54.3 FD points per game. Although talented, Lonzo Ball should be no match for Damian Lillard (obviously). The Portland Trail Blazers are favored by 6.5 points with a 210 over-under. Considering tonight’s small slate, I recommend staying away from GPP tournaments as the “Professionals” have massive advantages on smaller slates simply because they’re max entering. Max entering a small slate allows for too much exposure to any game scenario. I’d do some single entry, or even 5-man winner take all on a night like tonight. Just make sure you lock in Damian Lillard against the 27th ranked Lakers defense vs. opposing point guards. Other Cash PG Option(s): Lonzo Ball & Dejounte Murray (GPP)    Shooting Guard SG Klay Thompson – 6,800 FD & 6,700 DK Klay Thompson is simply a lower priced shooting guard that helps make lineup construction easier on a two-game slate that doesn’t allow for many options. Klay has averaged 33.1 FD points per games over Golden State’s first 8 games. At a reasonable price of 6,800 on Fan Duel and 6,700 on Draft Kings, Klay becomes hard to fade in cash lineups. He might not have the highest ceiling right now, but he is on the court for roughly 30 minutes/game on one of the highest scoring teams in league. Also, McCollum has a tough matchup against KCP, a very talented defender. I am recommending that people stay away from C.J McCollum, consequently expressing my confidence in Damian Lillard. Other Cash SG Option(s): Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (GPP)   Small Forward SF Kevin Durant – 9,900 FD & 9,700 DK Small slates are the worst, mainly because there are so few option’s and one play/non-play can ruin your whole night. With that said, Kevin Durant becomes a must play if you have the salary to afford him. I’m trying not to pay up for him and find value plays that I am confident in, but things aren’t looking good. I don’t have to be a “Expert Analyst” to tell you Kevin Durant will get his tonight against a Spurs team that is plagued with injuries, it’s just not going to be easy to fit him in your lineup with salary and all. I’m including GPP options in the “Other Plays” part of my article today due to this small slate. If I just wrote up 5 cash plays you would be left with minimal salary. Beside Durant, Brandon Ingram is currently the only viable play that I can say I am slightly confident in at the position. Like I said things are rough at SF tonight, you might have to lock in Durant and then start from there. It sucks but sometimes the slate dictates how you approach a lineup and it’s looking like paying up for a safe KD is the first move you must make. No choice here. Other Cash SF Option(s): Brandon Ingram (GPP)   Power Forward PF LaMarcus Aldridge – 8,100 FD & 8,300 DK LaMarcus Aldridge has been the most reliable player on a Spurs team that is attempting to function without Kawai Leonard. It’s as simple as this, without Kawai the Spurs have limited offensive options. The only two Spurs that I am considering in cash games tonight are LaMarcus and Pau Gasol, both showing favorable matchups. The Golden State Warriors are favored by 7.5 points with a 217 over-under. If this game stays close, it will be on the back(s) of LaMarcus Aldridge and possibly Pau Gasol who I think is a sneaky/interest GPP play and a fade off Aldridge, who is expected to be high owned. Other Cash PF Option(s): Larry Nance (GPP) & Noah Vonleh/Ed Davis (Punt)   Center C Jusuf Nurkic – 7,400 FD & 5,900 DK With Al Farouq Aminu confirmed out of the game, the clear benefactor becomes Jusuf Nurkic in tonight’s game against Brook Lopez – a horrible defender. Considering Aminu’s absence, Nurkic should expect more rebounds, extended minutes and increased usage on the offensive side of the court. Jusuf Nurkic had his first big game in a while last night against the Utah Jazz, which is not the easiest matchup. Nurkic has a great matchup tonight and I look for him to build on his last game and get back to the numbers he was putting up last season. Without Aminu and the favorable matchup against Brook Lopez, this play becomes a lock in cash game lineups. Other Cash Center Option(s): Pau Gasol      

Jaguar Lou’s Cash Play’s – 10/30/17

PG Goran Dragic – 6,900 FD & 6,500 DK The Miami Heat are another team effect by injury tonight. With Hassan Whiteside injured, the Heat must continue to rely on Goran Dragic, Dion Waiters, James Johnson and Josh Richardson. The Minnesota Timberwolves allow the most points in the league to opposing point guards, allowing 60.8 FD points/game so far, this season. Goran Dragic has a favorable matchup against Jeff Teague, a player I would not consider a good defender. Other Cash PG Option(s): Mike Conley & Damian Lillard   SG James Harden – 11,000 FD & 11,200 DK After Harden threw up yet another poor outing on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzles, lock him in at hopefully low ownership for GPP and/or cash lineups! The Philadelphia 76ers allow 55.9 FD points per game to opposing shooting guards. This stat has the 76ers ranked 4th worst in the league vs. Shooting Guard and dead last amongst teams on tonight’s slate. If this game stays close Harden could be in store for a massive game…possibly at low ownership considering his recent struggles. Other Cash SG Option(s): E’Twaun Moore (GPP)   SF Kevin Durant – 10,300 FD & 9,800 DK On another night where the Small Forward position is very weak, grab guaranteed points where you can. Kevin Durant has an unreal floor and always carries a potentially massive ceiling. I’m not recommending Durant because of a favorable matchup or really any statistical backing. There’s simply too big of a difference in the projected between Kevin Durant and your other, lower priced options. The Golden State Warriors are favored at 5.5 with a 222 over-under. Other Cash SF Option(s): Josh Richardson (GPP) & Robert Covington   PF Ben Simmons – 9,300 FD & 9,200 DK Ben Simmons has been unbelievably consistent, so far, this season, averaging 43.8 FD points per game over his first six games. Although unconfirmed at the moment, the 76ers should be dealing with injury problems tonight with J.J Reddick and Joel Embid. Considering the possible injuries, Ben Simmons should have a massive usage/minute’s uptick. The 76ers are underdogs at +7 with a 215.5 over-under. Other Cash PF Option(s): LaMarcus Aldridge   C Clint Capela – 7,500 FD & 6,700 DK If Nene is out, fire up Clint Capela against a 76ers team that cannot guard the Center position. It’s that simple. Joel Embid is questionable and on limited minutes. If Nene’s out Capela will be Houston’s only remaining center. I expected him to play well with Harden, I recommend playing them together. The sky’s the limit for Capela if Nene is out in a close game against a weak 76ers defense. The Rockets are favored at – 7 with a 215 over-under. Other Cash Center Option(s):  DeAndre Jordan

Jaguar Lou’s Cash Play’s – 10/27/17

PG Russell Westbrook – 11,500 FD & 11,400 DK The Minnesota Timberwolves allow the most points to opposing point guards, allowing 60.9 FD points per game (which is a significantly higher number than the next team down (The pacers allowing 56.8 FD PPG). Westbrook has been impressive to start the year and has consistently produced on the stat sheet. His $11,000 salary range on Fan Duel and Draft Kings is reasonable, you should still be able to have enough lineup flexibility for a solid remaining team. Russell Westbrook is matching up against Jeff Teague, I don’t have to tell you that Teague will not be a problem. The OKC thunder are favored at -2.5 in a 219 over-under. Other Cash PG Option(s): Kemba Walker & Spencer Dinwiddie (Safer GPP without Russell)   SG Klay Thompson– 7,200 FD & 6,800 DK Klay Thompson is a safer, reasonably priced play on a night were nothing is guaranteed. Thompson matches up against Bradley Beal all night which solidifies his minutes and should be able to dominate in the transition game. Exposure to both Beal and Thompson is viable but Klay Thompson ranks slightly higher on my list of cash league play’s. The over-under is sky high at 230 favoring Golden State by -12. Let’s just hope Washington can keep it close! Other Cash SG Option(s): James Harden & Courtney Lee (GPP)   SF Kevin Durant – 10,100 FD & 9,400 DK The Small Forward position is rough today! I recommend for cash lineups to find a way to lock in Kevin Durant and Paul George/Jimmy Butler *If Playing*. The margins between the elite options and the mid-tier option are just too large. In other words, Durant might not hit value tonight but, on Fan Duel specifically where position eligibility is less flexible, he might be your best and only option. GPP is another story but for cash leagues I’m going to assume you will need Kevin Durant in your lineup to win. Other Cash SF Option(s): DeMarre Carroll   PF LaMarcus Aldridge – 9,000 FD & 8,200 DK LaMarcus Aldridge without Kawai Leonard is as safe as it gets. Aldridge has averaged 41.6 FD points over his first four games. His worst game was against Toronto where he totaled 38.1 FD points. Aldridge is the feature player in this offense until Leonard returns. His prices are high are the industry, but he is a safe play against the Orlando Magic –  a poor defensive team. The San Antonio Spurs are favored at -5.5 with a 206 over-under. Other Cash PF Option(s): Carmelo Anthony   C Steven Adams– 7,000 FD & 6,000 DK Steven Adams has had impressive game logs in three out of his first four games. His role in this new Oklahoma City Thunder offense obviously benefits his style of play. Adams matches up against Karl – Anthony Towns, which at first glance might seem like a bad matchup but KAT often allows high ceilings to opposing centers due to his role as Minnesota’s primary scorer. Steven Adams will benefit from good game out Russell Westbrook, so I recommend pairing them together. The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored at -2.5 in a 219 over-under. Other Cash Center Option(s): Karl-Anthony Towns, Enes Kanter & Marcin Gortat (GPP)        

Jaguar Lou’s Cash Play’s – 10/26/17

Point Guard PG Jrue Holiday – 7,300 FD & 6,200 DK With Anthony Davis out, Jrue Holiday’s usage should be through the roof. The Pelicans have a major void in their offensive with Davis sidelined, Jrue Holiday should pick up most of the slack and at a 7,300 FD salary, he becomes a lock for me tonight on a small five game slate. Other Cash PG Option(s): Kyrie Irving & Damion Lillard   Shooting Guard SG C.J McCollum – 7,700 FD & 7,300 DK McCollum finds himself in a nice matchup today facing Austin Rivers and the L.A Clippers. McCollum is a safe cash game play on a night were the Shooting Guard position has minimal elite options. The Portland Trail blazers are favored by -2.5 in a 215 over-under (highest O/U on the slate). Other Cash SG Option(s): Kent Bazemore Small Forward SF Giannis Antetokounmpo – 12,400 FD & 12,000 DK Giannis Antetokounmpo is too hot to fade right now. The only question is, can you fit him in your lineup considering his high, $12,400 Fan Duel salary & $12,000 Draft Kings Salary. His salary is high but he’s worth the price if you can figure out how to fit him in. Khris Middleton is the perfect hedge off Antetokounmpo. Other Cash SF Option(s): Evan Turner & Danilo Galinari Power Forward PF Blake Griffin – 6,300 FD & 5,800 DK Blake Griffin is by far the safest play at Power Forward tonight matching up against Al-Farouq Aminu and the Portland Trail Blazers. Griffin is priced up but well worth it. The L.A Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers are in the highest over-under of the night with a close -2.5-point spread favoring the Trail Blazers. Exposure to this game is critical in order to win any league tonight, GPP or Cash. Other Cash PF Option(s): Jayson Tatum & John Collins (GPP) Center C DeMarcus Cousins– 11,800 FD & 11,500 DK With Anthony Davis out for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins is almost guaranteed to go off against his old team. Don’t think too much, this is an easy lock! Other Cash Center Option(s): Marc Gasol & Willie Cauley-Stein (GPP)   Sorry for the lack of depth in my write up today, back to normal content tomrorow.  Good Luck! Jaguar    

Jaguar Lou’s Cash Play’s -10/25/17

Point Guard PG Reggie Jackson – 6,900 FD & 6,000 DK Most people will be loving John Wall tonight for the matchup and the narrative against Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers, and I get it. I do too. I’m just going to be a little more controversial, cause let’s be honest we all know Wall will go off tonight and that’s no fun to write about! But this is a cash game article so for the sake of keeping this about the money I’ll just say, if you have the salary for John Wall, just do it, but if you need a reasonably priced point guard and don’t have 10,000+ salary lying around Reggie Jackson can be the play you’re looking for. Reggie Jackson is matching up against Jeff Teague and a Minnesota Timberwolves team that allows the most points in the league to opposing point guards, allowing an averaging of 66.9 FD points /per game. The Timberwolves have had consistent problems guarding the PG position and tonight they face a red-hot Reggie Jackson in a game that is expected to be close with a relatively high 210 over-under. Despite his wide range of minutes (due to blowout scenarios), Jackson has managed to maintain an average of 34.5 FD points per game. pairing his recent success with his favorable matchup, Reggie Jackson is my favorite play tonight, especially at such reasonable industry prices. Other Cash PG Option(s): John Wall & Mike James/Darren Collison (safer GPP play’s)   Shooting Guard   SG Andrew Wiggins – 6,900 FD & 7,200 DK With Jimmy Butler confirmed out for Wednesday night’s game, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be relying heavily on two players; Andrew Wiggins and Karl Anthony Towns. Without Butlers presence in the offense, usage rates will sky rocket Wiggins and remain high for KAT. If this game stays close (which the spread indicates it should) having shares of Wiggins and KAT could be imperative if you plan on taking down a Cash or GPP game. At such reasonable salaries of 6,900 on Fan Duel and 2,300 on Draft Kings, I believe Wiggins has a 35-point floor to go along with 50+ point ceiling if he gets going. The Minnesota Timberwolves are underdogs by just 2 points in a 210 over-under. Other Cash SG Option(s): Devin Booker   Small Forward SF Tobias Harris – 6,500 FD & 6,200 DK Tobias Harris has a great matchup in an expected close game with a high over-under. That sentence right there should be words to live by…In DFS at least. Harris matches up against Taj Gibson tonight as the Minnesota Timberwolves attempt to adjust their offense with Jimmy Butler sidelined. Tobias Harris has played exceptionally well this year averaging 30 FD points per game over his first four games. Vegas has this game favoring Detroit by just two in a 210 over-under. I expect Tobias Harris to be a featured part of Detroit’s offense tonight as Taj Gibson is literally no match for Harris with his ability to drive but also able to pull up for mid-range shots and three pointers. I like the game stack here but if you don’t Tobias Harris is a great play at 6,500 on Fan Duel and 6,200 on Draft Kings. Other Cash SF Option(s): Lebron James   Power Forward PF Ben Simmons – 8,800 FD & 8,800 DK Ben Simmons has played like an All-Star over his first four games averaging 41.2 FD points per game. Simmons has solidified his spot in this offense and looks comfortable and confident. The only thing you need to do to love this play is look at his game logs. His minutes and usage are consistently high! In tonight’s matchup against Luc Mbah a Moute he should have no problem reaching value at his 8,800 FD salary. The 76ers are 3.5-point underdogs in a 221.5 expected total. There should be plenty of fantasy goodness to go around and considering Ben Simmons recent successes, I don’t think the bus stops here – matching up against Luc Mbah a Moute, a solid 31 years old defender but no match for Ben Simmons, a thriving 21-year-old that has 2’’ and 10 years on the Lakers Veteran. Other Cash PF Option(s): LaMarcus Aldridge   Center C Karl-Anthony Towns– 10,100 FD & 8,600 DK With Jimmy Butler confirmed out for Wednesday night’s game, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be relying heavily on two players; Andrew Wiggins and Karl Anthony Towns. Similar to the games last season when Zach Levine was injured, the Timberwolves will be going back to a two-man domination with their most talented players. Usage will be sky high for KAT and Wiggins in tonight’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Las Vegas has this game favoring Detroit by just 2 points in a 210 over-under. This spread is encouraging and makes me like this game stack even more.   Other Cash Center Option(s): Clint Capela