Sixers will start Amir Johnson at center for resting Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers center Amir Johnson will start against the Detroit Pistons on Friday.
What It Means:
In replacement for a resting Joel Embiid, Johnson will get the start tonight at center against the Pistons. Our models currently project Johnson to score 6.6 points in his new starting role.
numberFire's models project Johnson for 16.9 FanDuel points at the cost of $3,500 against the Pistons.
Source:
Keith Pompey
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