Daily Fantasy NBA News and Injury Updates - 3/4/18

There isn't much to cover as we approach tonight's main slate. Check out our top picks article here, and our lineup optimizer's top plays below. Good luck tonight!

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What We Know

Willie Cauley-Stein remains out for the Kings tonight.
Cayley-Stein will now miss both games of the Sacramento weekend back to back set with a strained back. It remains to be seen who will start, and if Zach Randolph, or Kosta Koufos will be rested tonight. Regardless of starting or coming in off the bench, Skal Labassiere, who saw 28 minutes last night and was solid, should stand to continue to see the most benefit from WCS continuing to sit out.

What We're Waiting to Know

Wesley Matthews is questionable for the Mavericks.
Matthews injured his hip in Friday night's game against the Bulls and is currently questionable against the Pelicans tonight. J.J. Barea could benefit greatly from the 30 minutes Matthews potential absence could leave available.

Every Lineup Guys

DeAndre Jordan FD - $7900 DK - $7600
Opponent - BKN
Proj Pts FD - 40.33 DK - 41.51
After riding a rough three game stretch, DeAndre Jordan broke loose and had a monster game against the Knicks on Friday night. in 28 minutes he maintained his usual presence in the glass grabbing 20 boards, while picking up his offensive presence as well with 19 points, rounding out the stat sheet with three assists, two blocks, and a steal. He'll look to continue his dominance against the Nets, a defensive unit ranked dead last against opposing big men this season. These two teams like to run the boards and it shows, with a 101.1 combined pace factor and 223.5 O/U coming out of Vegas. Jordan is reasonably priced, and presents for a strong play in cash games and tournaments.

Skal Labissiere FD - $5200 DK - $4800
Opponent - NY
Proj Pts FD - 26.04 DK - 25.82
We mentioned earlier that Willie Cauley-Stein is still dealing with back spasms that will keep him sidelined again tonight. Skal Labassiere came in off the bench last night, but was phenomenal in 28 minutes going for 12 each in points and rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. It was his third time in four games scoring in double digits, paying 5XPPD in two of those before last night's 6.9X PPD showing. Defensively, the Knicks have been ranked 16th overall in their last five games against the position and though these are two of the games slower paced teams, the projected total of 215 is enough to garner our attention. There are several different ways to go at the four tonight, but Skal is one of may favorites, especially on DraftKings, and becomes even more appealing if Z-Bo of Koufos are announced to be resting.

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