The NBA is riddled with more injuries than ever. On DraftKings daily fantasy, that means finding players who are going to perform way more than usual.
It’s been a sad time in the NBA with all of the unfortunate injuries. It seems like the players more than ever desperately need the All-Star break to rest and recoup. But with so many injuries come opportunities for players to get an extended chance to prove their worth.
One of the best cases for this over the past few years was when Draymond Green got the start over David Lee for the Golden State Warriors. Lee never got that starting spot back after Green became a revelation for the team.
Something that drastic probably won’t happen during these injuries, but you never know. The Wizards are on a three-game win streak without John Wall, which has gotten people wondering why.
For DraftKings, the best way to capitalize on your opponents is to find people who will over-perform because of injury. Find players who will be playing an extra 10 minutes and take them because chances are, just from being on the court longer, they’ll get more fantasy points.
The real winners are when you can combine an increase in minutes with a favorable matchup. Two of the following three fantasy sleepers have both of those things going for them, but all three will help you win your daily fantasy contests.