This article is part of our FanDuel NBA series.
There are only three days left in the NBA regular season, but Monday is packed with nine games on the schedule. There are a lot of options for your FanDuel entry as a result, including the players below who all have favorable matchups.
Guards
Jrue Holiday, NO at LAC ($8,900): The Pelicans are the fifth seed in the West, but are still fighting to secure a playoff berth. Holiday has put up some monster lines during their playoff push, scoring at least 50.7 FanDuel points in three of his last six games. He didn't exactly struggle in the other three games either, scoring at least 35.2 FanDuel points in each contest. Both the Pelicans and the Clippers are in the top-seven in the league in pace of play, which should leave Holiday with plenty of opportunities to provide value Monday.
Sean Kilpatrick, CHI at BKN ($5,300): Kilpatrick has played for four different teams this season, but he's getting plenty of playing time for the tanking Bulls. He has logged at least 22 minutes in five straight games, scoring at least 27.3 FanDuel points in each of his last three contests. With the Bulls missing most of their primary scorers, Kilpatrick scored at least 20 points in all three of those games. The Nets allow the third-most points per game (110.4) in the league, making Kilpatrick a viable option for your entry.
Delon Wright, TOR at DET ($4,400): The Raptors are playing the second game of a back-to-back set Monday and have nothing left to play for since they have clinched the top seed in the East. They rested DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas on Sunday, so Monday might be Kyle Lowry's turn to sit out. Fred VanVleet (back) also left Sunday's game and did not return. While his injury isn't believed to be serious, there is a chance he doesn't play Monday either. If both Lowry and VanVleet don't play, Wright could provide excellent value at this price.
Forwards
LaMarcus Aldridge, SA vs. SAC ($9,900): The Spurs are currently the sixth seed in the West, but are only one game up from missing the playoffs all together. Aldridge has put the team on his back as they make their push to get in, scoring at least 43.2 FanDuel points in 10 of his last 11 games. He has dominated the Kings in their first three meetings this season, averaging 25 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and one block per game. Don't expect them to be able to slow him down Monday.
MarShon Brooks, MEM at MIN ($6,500): The Grizzlies continue to sit many of the prominent players on their team, leaving a significant role for Brooks. He has excelled in his opportunity, scoring at least 39.2 FanDuel points in all five games that he has played since joining the team. He's been heavily involved offensively, attempting at least 12 shots in each contest. His price is climbing, but he can still provide value Monday.
Allen Crabbe, BKN vs. CHI ($5,300): The Nets haven't been tanking down the stretch since they don't own their first-round pick in the draft, but injuries have now opened up some other opportunities for players. DeMarre Carroll (hip) has already been ruled out and Caris LeVert (foot) is listed as doubtful for Monday. If LeVert can't play either, expect Crabbe to get plenty of playing time. He just scored 31.4 FanDuel points against these same Bulls on Saturday, which is not surprising considering the Bulls struggles on defense.
Centers
Nikola Jokic, DEN vs. POR ($11,500): The Nuggets are tied for the eighth-seed in the West and enter Monday having won five straight. Jokic is doing everything he can to get them in, scoring at least 50.3 FanDuel points in six straight contests. He had four double-doubles and one triple-double during the stretch, showing his excellent ability to contribute across the board. He'll eat up a large portion of your budget, but he also carries significant upside.
Kyle O'Quinn, NY vs. CLE ($7,500): Enes Kanter (back) has missed the last four games for the Knicks and may not play again this season. O'Quinn has taken over as the starting center, scoring at least 31.5 FanDuel points in each of those games. He has three straight double-doubles and is coming off of scoring 52.7 FanDuel points in 30 minutes Saturday against the Bucks. He's not the cheap value play that he was when his recent run of success started, but he can still provide value.
Deyonta Davis, MEM at MIN ($3,800): The Grizzlies have been resting Marc Gasol for one game of back-to-back sets as they play for a high pick in next year's draft. Gasol played 35 minutes against the Pistons on Sunday, so there is a good chance he doesn't play Monday. JaMychal Green (knee) could be out Monday as well, which would open up extended playing time for Davis. His upside isn't off the charts, but he did score 24.8 FanDuel points with both Gasol and Green out Friday against the Kings.
