Elfrid Payton (ankle) expected to play on Friday for New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) is expected to play on Friday night.

What It Means:

Payton has missed the last two-plus weeks with an ankle injury but has looked good according to head coach Alvin Gentry. He is still considered a game-time decision but Gentry expects the guard to play on Friday. No word on if he will be under a minutes limit.

Our models project Payton for 20.1 FanDuel points in 20.0 minutes against the New York Knicks.