The Los Angeles Lakers (44-33) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-31) in what should be a good matchup.
Cleveland has been dealing with some injuries throughout the season. However, they hope to be mostly healthy in order to make a playoff push. Conversely, the Lakers seem to have two players consistently on the injury report. Regardless, more often than not, they are able to play and contribute big time.
With all this in mind, who is best suited to have a big fantasy impact day for you?
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -5
-112 |
O 228.5
-110 |
-205 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +5
-108 |
U 228.5
-110 |
+170 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Obvious Starts
Donovan Mitchell – PG/SG ($8,800 DK)
Mitchell continues to impress. He is averaging 47.2 fantasy points per contest. Furthermore, over the last three games played, he has given fantasy owners 31.7 fantasy points. Therefore, at a minimum, you can expect to see 3x value from the Cleveland Cavaliers player.
D’Angelo Russell – PG ($7,200 DK)
Russell is averaging 34.8 fantasy points per game. Even on and off shooting nights, he tends to find himself in the mix. At 6.3 assists per game, even if he and others aren’t knocking down shots, this shows that he handles the ball more often than not. He’s someone that you need to include against a Cleveland Cavaliers backcourt that hasn’t had the most time together.
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Start ‘Em
LeBron James – SF/PF ($9,800 DK)
James is giving fantasy owners 50.1 fantasy points per game. He’s listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but barring something last second, it looks like he should be able to go. Furthermore, over the last 10 days or five games, he has averaged 50.8 fantasy points per contest. Therefore, you can ignore the injury tag on him and go ahead and start them in your lineup.
Jarrett Allen – C ($7,800 DK)
Allen is someone who is hard-nosed and never afraid of finding the basketball. Whether it’s on the offensive rebounding side or giving put-back points, he’s for sure going to have a nice impact on your fantasy team. At 16.4 points per game and 10.5 rebounds, he’s someone that you need to include. Especially against this Los Angeles Lakers defense, which can often take plays off, Allen will have a good fantasy day for you.
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Sit ‘Em
Darius Garland – PG ($7,400 DK)
Garland is someone who can be hot or cold. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, he’s been mostly cold. While he can give you value in terms of assists, his overall limited ceiling in terms of scoring is concerning. Therefore, at his price, you can find better options in today’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers than him.
Lock of the Day
Austin Reaves – PG/SG ($7,600 DK)
Reaves is someone who can have big nights on any given night. Furthermore, you’re writing something of a hot hand if you go with the Los Angeles Lakers guard tonight. He’s averaging 33.0 fantasy points over his last 10 days. At 4x value, lock him in!
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