NBA DFS Picks & FanDuel Lineup Strategy for Monday, Dec 15

The article provides NBA DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) advice for a five-game slate on Monday, highlighting key matchups and injury updates. It references the author's previous success and reliance on projections and an optimizer for lineup building.

Projected game totals are generally similar, with the Memphis vs. Los Angeles Clippers game slightly lower. The author suggests Memphis is a "complete fade" (avoid) in projections, while the Houston vs. Denver and Utah vs. Dallas games offer potential value, especially depending on injuries.

Key injury updates include Dallas's Anthony Davis (calf) and Daniel Gafford (ankle), both listed as questionable. The author leans toward Davis being absent, which would boost Dwight Powell and Naji Marshall. For the Clippers, James Harden (calf) is questionable, potentially increasing Bogdan Bogdanovic's role.

Among high-salary players, Nikola Jokic and Cade Cunningham are noted, but the author expresses caution about their matchups for exceeding value. In the $9,000 salary range, Scottie Barnes is favored. From the $8,000 tier, Kawhi Leonard (if Harden is out) and Bam Adebayo are recommended.

Additional value considerations include Amen Thompson, Brandon Ingram, and Jalen Duren. Ingram and Barnes are noted as a potential stack. Duren is highlighted for his strong past performances against the Boston Celtics, specifically his rebounding and double-double potential.