#76ers lineup series

James Harden put the 76ers on his back in Game 1, but he likely won’t need to do as much in Game 2 assuming Joel Embiid returns to the starting lineup. The Celtics don’t get much scoring from their post players, but veteran Al Horford has seen consistent minutes and could be worth a utility play as someone who can put up fantasy production in other ways besides scoring.

Brogdon would likely be the biggest beneficiary and is a value utility play at only $5,800, even if Smart ends up playing. Marcus Smart is the Celtics’ third-leading scorer, but he’s questionable with a rib injury, which could lead to Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon seeing expanded roles at guard. While Brown is also a solid Captain candidate, Tatum is the more well-rounded fantasy contributor and is worth paying up for even though he’s the most expensive player in the slate at $11,400 ($17,100 as captain). It’s clear that the Celtics will be led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown once again, and that clarity has us feeling confident in Tatum as a Captain pick.

We’re going to break down each team from a DFS perspective to see which players are worth rostering in tonight’s single-game Showdown Captain Mode DFS contests.

#76ers lineup series

The 76ers and Celtics continue their series tonight, and while the Celtics are eight-point favorites at Caesars Sportsbook to get back in the win column, the 76ers could see Embiid return to the lineup tonight, even though he’s listed as doubtful.