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Heading into game two of this series, the Sixers hold a 1-0 lead and look to pick up another road win over the Celtics. However, Boston enters as the 10-point home favorite. The over/under for this matchup is 216.5.
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James Harden | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 47 | DraftKings Cost: $10200
Over his last three games, James Harden has averaged 47.8 fantasy points. He has surpassed his fantasy point projection three times when looking back on his previous five games. In terms of usage rate, he is ranked 7th among today’s other options in usage rate (25.2). Regarding efficiency, he has a field goal percentage of 44.1% on an average of 36.8 minutes per game.
Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 44 | DraftKings Cost: $9000
Although it appears that this is not a good matchup for Jaylen Brown, given that the 76ers are 3rd in points allowed per game and 2nd over their last three games, this year he is averaging 44.5 fantasy points per game against top 10 defensive units. Through 67 games, he is averaging 26.6 points per contest.
Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 31 | DraftKings Cost: $7800
So far this year, Tyrese Maxey has played in 60 games and is averaging 31.8 fantasy points per game, which is 6th compared to today’s options. One thing to note is that he has outpaced his season usage rate (24.3) in two straight games. This includes his most recent game, putting up 26 points and 1 rebound against the Celtics. He is averaging 35.6 DFS points in his late three games.
Tobias Harris | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 28 | DraftKings Cost: $7200
So far this year, Tobias Harris has a usage rate of 18.3, which is 17th among today’s option. As of late, he has taken on an even bigger role in the team’s offense, surpassing his season-long field goal attempt numbers in five straight games. He is averaging 28.9 fantasy points per game on a field goal percentage of 50.1% for the season.
Paul Reed | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 12 | DraftKings Cost: $7000
Reed is averaging 12.1 fantasy points per game for the season and will cost $7000 in today’s game against the Celtics. Even though Boston has been a top-10 defensive unit this year, they have been struggling of late. Over their last three games, they have allowed 130.0 points per game which is 29th in that span of games. Look for Reed to take advantage of this matchup in today’s game.
Value DFS Player
Al Horford | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 26 | DraftKings Cost: $6200
Although Horford comes into the game ranked 30th in season usage rate, he has getting some additional workload on offense of late. He has now increased his game-by-game usage rate in three straight contests. Most recently, he played 30 minutes against the 76ers, scoring 11 points on 62.5% shooting from the field. Through 63 games, he is averaging 25.9 fantasy points, placing him 10th among today’s players.
Malcolm Brogdon | Boston Celtics
FantasyData Projection: 29 | DraftKings Cost: $5800
Although Malcolm Brogdon isn’t one of today’s top options in terms of minutes played, he has seen his playing time increase in two straight contests. Currently, his season-long usage rate sits at 22.9, which is 9th among today’s players. Over his last three games, he has averaged 25.9 fantasy points and has a season-long figure of 27.8.
De’Anthony Melton | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 21 | DraftKings Cost: $5400
Coming in with a price tag of $5400, De’Anthony Melton is a good option to outperform expectations as he has surpassed his season-long scoring average (10.1) in six straight games. In today’s slate, he is 23rd in usage rate and 8th in fantasy, scoring at 23.7 DFS points per game. Most recently, he finished with 27.25 DFS points against the Celtics.
P.J. Tucker | Philadelphia 76ers
FantasyData Projection: 10 | DraftKings Cost: $3800
It is worth adding P.J. Tucker in today’s lineup as he is one of the better value plays available. This year, he has outperformed his fantasy average when taking on top ten opponents at defending PFs. In his last game, Tucker finished with 11.25 fantasy points on 36 minutes of action. Over his last three contests, he has averaged 15.2 fantasy points per game.
