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Tucker Tough

Pop trivia: who’s the second-most valuable fantasy producer over the last two weeks on a per-dollar basis?

If you answered P.J. Tucker, you might be in too deep. But you’d also be right. Over his last seven games, Tucker is averaging just shy of 30 FanDuel points per game and doing so at just $5,200 a night.

Somehow, Tucker has the uncanny ability to pull off stylish fashion moves, incredible sneaker choices, and contribute in multiple statistical categories. Although his shooting is spotty, Tucker has the versatility to exceed value by bringing the hustle as a rebounder (six per game) and defender (two blocks-plus-steals per game).

As the Rockets continue to chug away without Clint Capela, head coach Mike D’Antoni knows he can rely on Tucker as a tough, physical player who can fill different positions depending on matchups, and his price is well worth the opportunity.

Pops Junior and the Rockets take on the Nuggets tonight, followed by games against the Jazz, Suns, and Kings.

Shae Cronin is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Shae also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username betbigdc. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in his articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.