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5 Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Plays for 2/29/16

Mitch Block  —  @Mitch_Block Feb 29th, 2016
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Nikola Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets ($5,500)

Nikola Jokic will be in play as a tournament option once again this evening and should be able to be had at greatly reduced ownership. Jokic's production was lacking on Friday, largely due to his lack of playing time, as he saw fewer than 11 minutes.

Many owners are likely to be scared off by the matchup against the Grizzlies tonight, but without Marc Gasol, the matchup is far less threatening. Whether we see Brandan Wright suit up or a JaMychal Green/Chris Andersen combo at center, Jokic should have no problem producing. Between what many will view as a really tough matchup and recency bias, ownership should be minimal.

The issue once again will be playing time.

It's quite possible we could see both of these teams go small, which would leave Jokic as the odd man out. This concern is what ultimately pushes him towards tournament territory tonight.

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