Jahlil Okafor making start for Pelicans on Monday, Jaxson Hayes moving to bench
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor is starting on Monday against the Detroit Pistons.
What It Means:
Okafor is replacing Jaxson Hayes in the starting lineup for a shorthanded Pelicans squad on Monday. He averaged 9.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 blocks in eight previous starts this season.
numberFire's models expect Okafor to score 19.2 FanDuel points on Monday. He's priced at $3,500.
Source:
Will Guillory, The Athletic
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