Here's a look at the top bargains at each position in Friday's NBA action:
C Kosta Koufos, Kings (vs. Nets)
With Boogie Cousins returning to the lineup, Koufos has stepped back to the bench. This is fine because he's still averaging more minutes than rookie Willie Cauley-Stein, and will probably continue to do so. He comes on the cheap, will be owned by a small percentage of DFSers, and almost assuredly return more value than the matchup suggests.
PF Luis Scola, Raptors (vs. Pelicans)
Scola has been hit and miss in his short tenure with the Raptors. That seems par for the course at PF in Toronto. He's had games where he has unloaded, and his returns in DFS have been consistently solid. His minutes are limited so there is risk involved but if he's close to his line from Wednesday - 21 points, five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal - DFSers will rejoice.
SF Thabo Sefolosha, Hawks (at Celtics)
The injury concern is real, and Sefolosha's minutes since returning have been limited. Playing 24 minutes Wednesday was a good sign, though, and he scattered small numbers across almost every counting stat. In his current role as a bench player behind Kent Bazemore, he should come at a reduced price and represents good value against a questionable Celtics defense.
SG Gary Harris, Nuggets (vs. Rockets)
Harris hasn't done much as the starting SG in Denver but he remains an intriguing option based solely on his salary. He alternates between good games and bad and can just as easily fall flat as strike it big. He's a risky play, but will help save budget for more expensive names. Plus, he's a great GPP option since his ownership is bound to be fairly low.
PG Jerian Grant, Knicks (vs. Cavaliers)
The days of Grant playing behind Jose Calderon on the Knicks depth chart should be over already. As it is, he's more productive in less floor time. Cleveland is not the most ideal matchup, but Grant has performed quite well against other strong opponents like the Spurs and Hawks.
Grant's overall value will be limited until the Knicks take the leash off. This should happen sooner than later, and his cost will probably spike shortly thereafter. While he's inexpensive, pounce on him.
