After a light Thursday game, the NBA will feature two matchups on Friday, expanding the player pool for daily fantasy basketball (DFS). The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to recover from an 0-2 deficit with the help of Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen against the Indiana Pacers, who boast Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. The action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Following that, superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder will clash with Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET, a matchup of MVP contenders that could influence daily Fantasy lineups significantly.

Performance Insights

Role players often thrive at home, with options like Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, and Christian Braun becoming appealing choices. Notably, Nesmith is averaging 17.8 points over his last six games, indicating he might be a valuable pick at his price range.

Expert Recommendations

Mike McClure, a DFS expert with more than $2 million in career wins, emphasizes the importance of value picks to complement star players like Mitchell. His recent DFS advice has proven successful, with Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets also highlighted as a key player returning to his home court, where he excels.

For detailed strategies and player rankings, refer to McClure’s complete DFS advice available via SportsLine.