
Dan Bruno looks over Monday's slate and thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a popular play at home against the Pistons despite his elevated salary.

If you're looking to save salary for a player projected to carry a larger role, Joel Barilotta suggests Mikal Bridges.

Luka Doncic has amassed a 40 percent usage rate and averaged a league-best 66 Yahoo! points through his first four games. He also tallied a combined 138 Y! points in two games versus the Thunder last season.

Desmond Bane has started the season red-hot and has totaled 54.7 and 43.2 FanDuel points over his last two games. He should be in line for another big effort Saturday, especially if Ja Morant sits as expected.

Stephen Curry has topped 59 DraftKings points in two of the first five games and should be positioned for another big night Saturday against a Hornets club in the second night of a back-to-back set.

Juan Carlos Blanco has found a few salary savers, including Jusuf Nurkic at home against the Rockets.

Aldama tallied 34-plus FanDuel points in two of four games. Next up is a Kings team who has struggled to guard both fours and the perimeter, paving multiple paths for Aldama to provide value Thursday.

In a small Thursday evening slate, Mike Barner likes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who’s scored at least 59.7 Yahoo points in two of the three games he’s played.

Jeff Edgerton gives his read of Wednesday's DFS slate. He likes Julius Randle to have a big game against Charlotte's subpar frontcourt.

Following a rare off fantasy night Monday, Nikola Jokic is positioned well to bounce back Wednesday against a Lakers team lacking the quality frontcourt to contain the superstar big man.

Trae Young has a reasonable salary on Wednesday's slate and should have the opportunity to provide strong value against the Pistons on FanDuel.

Donovan Mitchell will continue to see extra usage at home against the Magic as the Cavs remain without Darius Garland.