New York's Nerlens Noel (ankle) starting on Thursday

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (ankle) is starting in Thursday's contest against the Sacramento Kings.

What It Means:

Noel will start at center despite recent ankle soreness. In a favorable matchup against a Kings' unit ranked 30th in defensive efficiency, our models project Noel to score 27.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $5,400.

Noel's Thursday projection includes 6.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.