Pelicans' Nicolo Melli starting in place of Zion Williamson (knee) Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Nicolo Melli is starting on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings.
What It Means:
Melli will start for a Pelicans team that is without Zion Williamson (knee), Brandon Ingram (knee), and Jrue Holiday (elbow). He averaged 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds with 1.2 3-pointers in six previous starts this season.
numberFire's models expect Melli to score 18.4 FanDuel points on Tuesday. He costs $3,700.
Source:
Andrew Lopez
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