We are just over three weeks away from Christmas. The season really flies by. Yet, while you’re all worrying about presents for your friends and family, I focus on the present. I focus on donating affordable, high cap DFS assets. You’re welcome, America.
We have an 11-game slate on Friday night. Let’s dive into it.
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Do you remember Culver? He is back. In pog form. We’re nearly four years away from the night Culver was selected sixth overall in the 2019 draft, but the 23-year-old, now on his third NBA team, is still trying to carve out a role for himself in the league. Well, thanks to a boatload of injuries in Atlanta, he might have found his golden opportunity. On Wednesday, with Justin Holiday (health protocols) sidelined and De’Andre Hunter (hip) and John Collins (ankle) limited due to injuries, it was Culver who led the Hawks reserve in minutes played ( 29.9). Nor was it an empty volume. Despite a disappointing 15.1% utilization rate, Culver managed to post 29.0 DKFP mainly thanks to his work on the glass – the forward grabbed 12 rebounds. While the possible return of Bogdan Bogdanovic ($5,200; knee) could add another healthy body to Atlanta’s depleted rotation on Friday, I still think Culver is getting a fair amount of run for the second contest in a row.
Even with Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) injured, you know the Magic are going to play big Friday night. That’s just what they do. So to combat that, I have to assume Diakite gets his second start of the season for Cleveland. The Virginia product was solid on his first overshoot in the Cavaliers’ starting five on Wednesday, recording 16.0 DKFP in 22.6 minutes of action. Heck, the big man even hit a pair of three-pointers in the blowout win over the 76ers. Is Diakite’s rise particularly high? No. However, he is at the absolute minimum price, and Cleveland desperately needs help in the frontcourt with Jarrett Allen (back) ruled out and Kevin Love ($4,900; thumb) doubtful. Plus, it’s a fantastic game for every Cavaliers player. In its last five games, no Eastern Conference team has given up more points per 100 possessions than Orlando (122.1). Yeah.
There are a few things to consider when it comes to the viability of Nembhard. First and foremost, the rookie goaltender has played a lot since returning from a four-game absence with a knee injury. In fact, Nembhard is averaging 27.5 minutes in his last two games – a span that includes his impressive performance against the Lakers. Still, the young Canadian won’t really be an option on this list until we know the status of Tyrese Haliburton ($9,600; groin). If the future All-Star is forced to sit down, look for Nembhard to see some pretty notable gains in usage and minutes against a Jazz team that has the worst defensive rating in basketball over its last eight. competition (121.2). TJ McConnell ($3,800) would also be a great option if Haliburton is ruled out. McConnell is averaging 1.01 DKFP per minute with Haliburton on the floor in 2022-23.
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