Overview
- On the four-game Thursday slate, CBS Sports relayed Mike McClure’s pick of Anthony Davis (DraftKings $9,300, FanDuel $10,900) with a suggested stack of Naji Marshall.
- McClure’s case for Davis cited back-to-back double-doubles and a matchup versus a Utah defense allowing 119.8 points per game.
- For Friday’s 10-game slate, McClure highlighted Wizards forward Bub Carrington (DK $4,900, FD $5,500) and a stack with Justin Champagnie against a New Orleans defense allowing 122.7 points per game.
- Both slates flagged absences that shape value decisions, including names such as Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ja Morant, Jalen Green, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Giddey and Isaiah Jackson.
- FantasyPros’ Saturday guidance projects role bumps, noting Cooper Flagg’s usage with Anthony Davis (hand) expected to miss time and elevating Keyonte George with Lauri Markkanen and Ace Bailey unavailable.