Russell Westbrook (rest) replacing Austin Rivers in Rockets lineup against Trail Blazers
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook (rest) is starting on Monday versus the Portland Trail Blazers.
What It Means:
Westbrook is taking back over for Austin Rivers in the starting lineup after sitting out Saturday in the second half of a back-to-back. He's averaging 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 3-pointers on 43.1 percent shooting through 11 games for the Rockets.
numberFire's models expect Westbrook to score 44.4 FanDuel points on Monday. He's priced at $9,400.
Source:
Craig Ackerman
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