After cashing with a score of 299 points last night, let’s score even higher for Big Wednesday!
(PG) Tyreke Evans - New Orleans Pelicans - $7,800
Getty ImagesI don't always make decisions based on narratives, but I love that Tyreke Evans is facing his former team in the Sacramento Kings tonight. Not only has he performed well against them historically, but they're also ranked 29th against opposing PGs. This is lining up perfectly for Evans to score 38-plus.
(PG) Trey Burke - Utah Jazz - $4,600
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The last time that Trey Burke faced his opponent tonight, the Portland Trail Blazers, he exceeded value with 34.7 fantasy points. Considering the fact that Portland is still ranked 23rd in defensive efficiency against opposing PGs, I see no reason for Burke to end up with any less than 23 fantasy points.
(SG) James Harden - Houston Rockets - $10,000
Getty ImagesIn his last four games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, James Harden is averaging over 40 fantasy points. This bodes well for his chances against Minnesota tonight and it also helps that they've struggled to stop SGs recently. For the season, they've been average at best in that regard and The Beard should finish with 45-plus.
(SG) Arron Afflalo - New York Knicks - $4,700
Getty ImagesI don't expect Carmelo Anthony to play tonight after suffering his ankle injury last night. Therefore, Arron Afflalo became an immediate value selection as my SG2. His usage numbers go up significantly when Anthony sits and it also helps that his opponent, the Brooklyn Nets, are ranked 24th against opposing SGs. Afflalo should score 24-plus.
(SF) Khris Middleton - Milwaukee Bucks - $6,700
Getty ImagesAlthough he's averaging under 30 fantasy points in two games against the Washington Wizards this season, I still like Khris Middleton's chances against them tonight. Washington is ranked 29th against opposing SGs and that is the position that Middleton actually plays. I get the feeling that we'll see 32-plus from him tonight.
(SF) Shabazz Muhammad - Minnesota Timberwolves - $3,800
Getty ImagesOver his last three games, Shabazz Muhammad is averaging 24.9 fantasy points and has been a great value play lately. I like his chances to continue his hot run against the Houston Rockets tonight. Houston is ranked 24th against opposing SFs and this bodes well for the former UCLA Bruin to score 20-plus.
(PF) Kristaps Porzingis - New York Knicks - $6,300
Getty ImagesDue to my suspicion that Carmelo Anthony will sit tonight, Kristaps Porzingis becomes one of my top players to pick tonight. He should have no issues making value against a Brooklyn Nets team ranked 23rd in defensive efficiency against PFs. This bodes well for the young Latvian to score at least 30 with 40-plus upside.
(PF) Ryan Anderson - New Orleans Pelicans - $5,500
Getty ImagesAlong with Carmelo Anthony, I don't expect Anthony Davis to play tonight either as he nurses his latest injury. Therefore, it makes Ryan Anderson a great value play against the Sacramento Kings. Sacramento is currently ranked 26th against opposing PFs and this should lead to Anderson scoring at least 25 with 35-plus upside.
(C) DeMarcus Cousins - Sacramento Kings - $10,600
Getty ImagesOver his last four games, DeMarcus Cousins is averaging a staggering 56.7 fantasy points and I feel he may produce a similar number tonight. He gets to square off against the New Orleans Pelicans and they're currently ranked 28th against opposing centers. This should lead to another 50-plus night for Boogie.
