The biggest injury on the board tonight, by far, is Anthony Davis' back. This could be extremely fertile ground, but pinning down exactly who will take advantage is a big question mark. The Lakers rank 23rd or worst in the NBA in Fantasy points allowed to each position - including dead last overall - while the Pelicans allow the sixth-most points overall and rank in the bottom 12 in four of five positions. These are two of the worst defenses in the league so there should be a lot of opportunities for big scoring performances.

Figuring out how to approach Lakers-Pelicans could be what makes or breaks your lineup.

Unfortunately, the most important game on the schedule is also the only late one, and it has a number of key injuries. Usually, that is a good thing, because we should have most of the relevant lineup data in before lock. The biggest issue with tonight's slate, for example, is how lopsided it is toward the early games. Every game on the schedule isn't made equal, and that is never more apparent than when you look at tonight's eight-game slate. If you've played NBA DFS before, you know how much of an impact the schedule can have on your lineup. Finish anywhere in the top half to win cash. Note: Sign up for FanDuel and receive a free entry into a one-day Fantasy Basketball league for real money.

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