{"id":18386,"date":"2019-01-23T09:24:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T14:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnba.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=18386&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=18386"},"modified":"2026-02-28T15:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T20:12:59","slug":"jahlil-okafor-draftkings-must-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2019\/01\/23\/jahlil-okafor-draftkings-must-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Jahlil Okafor: DraftKings Must Play"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>NBA Daily Schedules and Headline News<\/h2>\n<p>When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 (Eastern Standard Time)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Toronto @ Indiana \u2013 <cite>7:00 PM<\/cite><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/leonaka01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kawhi Leonard<\/a> will sit out on the road against the Indiana Pacers for resting purposes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Cleveland @ Boston <i>\u2013 7:30 PM<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/horfoal01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Al Horford<\/a> will get the night off after playing in 16 straight games. The Boston Celtics have so much depth that getting the victory without him shouldn&#8217;t be an issue.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 LA Clippers @ Miami \u2013 7<i>:30 PM<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Danillo Gallinari and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willilo02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lou Williams<\/a> are doubtful for the game. The Miami Heat need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/waitedi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dion Waiters<\/a> to turn up the heat to help their recent struggles on the offensive end.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Orlando @ Brooklyn \u2013 7:30<i> PM<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The Brooklyn Nets have won 17 of their last 22 games which is the best in the NBA during that span.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Houston @ New York \u2013 <cite>7:30 PM<\/cite><\/p>\n<p>The Houston Rockets will destroy the injury-plagued Knicks like most teams in this league do, especially if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hardeja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Harden<\/a> has another MVP outing.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Detroit @ New Orleans <i>\u2013 8:00 PM<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off their best defensive game of the season while the Detroit Pistons are coming off of one of their worst offensive games of the season as it seemed as they didn&#8217;t try to compete until the second half.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Atlanta @ Chicago \u2013 <i>8:00 PM<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Bulls are looking to end a ten game losing streak.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 San Antonio @ Philadelphia \u2013 <i>8:00 PM<\/i><br \/>\nThe Philadelphia 76ers will be pushing for their 21st home win against San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Charlotte @ Memphis \u2013 <cite>8:30 PM<\/cite><br \/>\nThe Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers for franchise cornerstones <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/conlemi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Conley<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gasolma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc Gasol<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Denver @ Utah <i>\u2013 10:30 PM<\/i><br \/>\nUtah Jazz won six games in a row before the loss to Portland on Monday. The Denver Nuggets are coming off consecutive victories over the Bulls and Cavaliers that concluded a four-game road trip.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/davisan02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Davis<\/a> Injury<\/h2>\n<p>Anthony Davis will see a hand specialist because of a volar plate avulsion fracture in his left index finger, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. He would likely miss two-to-four weeks if the diagnosis is confirmed.<\/p>\n<h2>New Orleans Gameplan<\/h2>\n<p>Opting to give <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/o\/okafoja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jahlil Okafor<\/a> more minutes than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mirotni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikola Mirotic<\/a> resulted in the Pelicans putting up their strongest defensive performance as New Orleans allowed a season-low 85 points in their last game. The Pelicans were in position to help on the screen-and-rolls throughout the entire game which will be interesting to watch to see if the Pelicans can keep it up against a struggling Pistons team. Jahlil Okafor made his first start of the season in place of the injured All-Star Anthony Davis finishing with 20 points and 10 boards.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>DraftKings Must Play<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Jahlil Okafor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The floor projection for Jhalil Okafor is 19.00 with a ceiling of 34.00. Rotogrinders has the projection at a whopping 28.53 while Draftkings Playbook has him at 23.00. His average DraftKings points over the past ten games have been 15.28, but that is with a usage of just 13.8 minutes per game.<\/p>\n<p>With Jahlil Okafor&#8217;s DraftKings pricetag at $4,600 and going up against Detroit who are 19th defensively vs. Centers. It would not be surprising at all to see him come out as the top fantasy play per dollar spent across all DFS lineups because his minutes have been through the rough the past two games. Start him and do it with confidence!<\/p>\n<h3>DraftKings \u2018Bang for your Buck\u2019 Plays<\/h3>\n<h4>Stud-Finder<\/h4>\n<p>$8,400 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/randlju01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Julius Randle<\/a>, PF, NOR<\/p>\n<h4>Mid-Range Money<\/h4>\n<p>$7,200 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lowryky01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Lowry<\/a>, PG, TOR<\/p>\n<p>$6,300 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/dunnkr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kris Dunn<\/a>, PG, CHI<\/p>\n<p>$6,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whiteha01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hassan Whiteside<\/a>, C, MIA<\/p>\n<p>$5,900 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/i\/ibakase01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Serge Ibaka<\/a>, PF\/C, TOR<\/p>\n<p>$5,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kanteen01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enes Kanter<\/a>, C, NYK<\/p>\n<h4>Sleeper Gems<\/h4>\n<p>$4,600 Jahlil Okafor, C, NOR<\/p>\n<p>$4,600 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vanvlfr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fred VanVleet<\/a>, PG, TOR<\/p>\n<p>$4,400 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/f\/farieke01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenneth Faried<\/a>, PF, HOU<\/p>\n<p>$3,700 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/holidju01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Holiday<\/a>, SG\/SF, MEM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NBA Daily Schedules and Headline News When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 (Eastern Standard Time) \u2022 Toronto @ Indiana \u2013 7:00 PM Kawhi Leonard will sit out on the road against the Indiana Pacers for resting purposes. \u2022 Cleveland @ Boston \u2013 7:30 PM Al Horford will get the night off after playing in 16 straight 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