Pistons starting Josh Jackson (illness) for inactive Wayne Ellington on Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson (illness) is starting in Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

What It Means:

Jackson will return to the court after a one-game absence with an illness. In a favorable matchup against a Mavericks' team ranked 18th in defensive efficiency, our models project Jackson to score 28.3 FanDuel points at the salary of $5,600.

Jackson's Thursday projection includes 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.