NBA Market Share Report: Clint Capela Is an Advanced Stats Monster

Clint Capela Is Houston's Unsung Statistical Hero

When you’re dealing with a team like the Houston Rockets, nearly every player on the roster holds some sort of fantasy relevance.

That said, it's important Clint Capela doesn't go overlooked among names like James Harden, Chris Paul, and Eric Gordon.

Capela has (perhaps quietly) hit at least five-times value in five of his last nine games, including three games of more than six-times value. He’s averaging a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds per game, while chipping in with nearly 2 blocks a night and ranking top-5 in nERD (3.1), which is a numberFire metric that measures a player’s contribution based on their efficiency.

Combining factors like consistent rebounding (double-digit totals in 11 of 16 games), a potent offense (the Rockets rank third in offensive rating), and efficiency as a roll man alongside solid facilitators have all helped to make Capela a top-30 fantasy producer this season at 35 FanDuel points per game.

In the land of centers -- where picking your big man can sometimes be a little dicey -- Capela offers good value with an average salary of less than $7,100 over his last six games.

The Rockets will travel to Memphis on Saturday night, followed by a home game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.