Short slates are always tough. Despite some best efforts to be contrarian, ownership on most players is almost always higher that you'd like.
However, getting a handle on the injuries, no matter how small, can give even the average player an edge. Below is a list of the injuries for Thursday -- both big and small -- and a look at how they affect the NBA DFS slate for tonight.
Notable Injuries
Ian Mahinmi, Washington Wizards
Ian Mahinmi had surgery roughly a week ago to repair a partially torn meniscus, and he will miss the first month of the season.