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Monday brings us a healthy slate of games with 18 teams in action. That means there are myriad ways to construct your lineups with high-priced stars and affordable value plays. Our experts are here to help you decide whom to use and fade.Todays panel includes ESPN Fantasys Kyle Soppe and Joe Kaiser, plus DFS expert Renee Miller.Players to build aroundKyle Soppe -- John Wall, Washington WizardsI gave him to you on Thursday with promises of a double-double, and he delivered with 23 points and 11 dimes! Given the time of year, Im thankful for him producing at the level that the numbers suggested possible, and Im going right back to it. Wall is a top-five player in terms of usage this season, a trend that Ill take to the bank against a Suns team that operates at the leagues fastest pace. Wall is a tough cover on the perimeter, and with him shooting 48.1 percent ... fuhgedaboutit. The Wizards are averaging 106.4 points over their last seven games, and if that trend continues, Wall is worth every penny tonight.Joe Kaiser -- Kevin Durant, Golden State WarriorsPaul George has already been ruled out for tonights game against the Warriors, leaving Glenn Robinson III to fill in, and that creates an opportunity for Durant to put up huge numbers. Its a night with several tantalizingly low-priced options, such as Robinson, Phoenix center Alan Williams and Dallas point guard Deron Williams, but I think theres a good chance all three could under-perform. Instead, Im paying up for Durant.Renee Miller -- Affordable wing: Josh Richardson, Miami Heat, and/or Glenn Robinson III, Indiana PacersOn big slates with a lot of star power, I often choose to start building my lineups around affordable players in good situations. I expected a better second start from Robinson last night, and he delivered in a big way in an overtime win over the Thunder. Tonights contest is another fast-paced, high-scoring affair with the visiting Warriors, and I think Robinson will have no problem exceeding value with George out again. Richardson has been terrific over the past three games in a utility role for the Heat, and theres no reason to expect him to slow down tonight. He gets a top matchup with Philadelphia, where he should enjoy a bump in pace and little resistance from the field. Pairing these guys with top options like James Harden, Hassan Whiteside or Durant makes for a high-upside, but less-risky lineup than we might otherwise end up with.Players to fadeKyle Soppe -- DeMar DeRozan, Toronto RaptorsDeRozan has ascended into the elite class of scorers, and that is no fluke, but I want no part of him tonight. The Raptors are traveling and on a back-to-back; a rough combination that gets even more unappealing when you consider that the Clippers are among the most efficient defenses in basketball this season. Guards are shooting under 40 percent against the Clips this season, and even if DeRozan exceeds that mark, it is difficult to see him approaching the 50 percent plateau that hes been at for most of the season. Since the beginning of last season, DeRozan has topped 10 assist-plus-rebounds less than 20 percent of the time, so if his scoring stroke isnt there, youre looking at a poor investment. Look for DeRozan to continue to do big things for the Drakes this season, but dont count on him carrying your Monday DFS roster.Joe Kaiser -- Eric Gordon, Houston RocketsGordon has put up some decent numbers lately, but Detroit poses too great of a challenge to pay more than $5,000 for Gordon. The Pistons enter Monday ranked No. 7 in defensive efficiency and have a wiry athlete in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who can use his length to harass Gordon all night. Im going with other options at shooting guard. Even someone like the red-hot Nik Stauskas has a good chance to out-produce Gordon at a fraction of the cost.Renee Miller -- John Wall, Washington WizardsThe Wall fade for me is all about price and a different spending plan on tonights busy slate. Walls numbers reflect a high floor but also a relatively low ceiling, given his salary is among the top two priciest among point guards on both sites. I feel like I can get similar production for less with Kyle Lowry or Jeff Teague tonight and would prefer to spend up at other positions, like forward or center.Chicago Cubs Jerseys . The Oilers come in having lost five in a row (0-4-1) and 16 of their last 20 games, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Kyle Hendricks Jersey . -- Stanfords Kevin Danser knelt on one knee and hardly moved on the sideline as Michigan State celebrated its Rose Bowl victory and his Cardinal teammates made their way to the locker room. http://www.cubsauthentic.com/cubs-jason-heyward-jersey/ . Any real chance at payback wont come until the playoff. Still, Pittsburgh knows its taut 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday night is a pretty good place to start laying the groundwork. "They are a very good defensive team," Penguins forward Brandon Sutter said. Sammy Sosa Cubs Jersey . The deal is pending a physical, assistant general manager Bobby Evans said. Traded from Seattle to Baltimore on Aug. 30, Morse also can play first base and right field to give manager Bruce Bochy some flexibility in writing his lineup. Steve Cishek Jersey . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move.PITTSBURGH -- Garrett Jones is a level-headed guy. Even he gets mad sometimes. He was upset when he stepped into the batters box in the eighth inning Sunday after striking out with runners on second and third in his previous at-bat. Jones then unleashed his anger by hitting a 463-foot game-tying home run Travis Snider then hit an RBI single with two outs in the 11th inning and the Pirates, boosted by a stellar effort from its bullpen, beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4. Five Pittsburgh relievers combined for 10 scoreless innings. Starter Jeanmar Gomez was removed with tightness in his right forearm after giving up four runs in the first. Jones drive off Jonathan Broxton cleared the right-field stands and reached the Allegheny River on the fly. It was just the second homer to make it into the river without bouncing and the first by a Pirates hitter. Daryle Ward hit the first on July 6, 2002, while playing for Houston. It was Jones sixth home run of the season, but first since May 10. "It was a swing of anger," Jones said. "I havent been getting many big hits lately and I put everything I had into that swing. It felt pretty good. I wasnt expecting to hit the ball in the river, which was pretty cool, but it was great to come through and give us a chance to win." Broxton said he tried to throw a cut fastball on the inner half of the plate "He got to it in a hurry and it went a long, long ways," Broxton said. Reds shortstop Zack Cozart made a throwing error on Russell Martins one-out grounder in the 11th. After Pedro Alvarez walked, Jordy Mercer flied out before Snider then dropped a single into right-centre off Alfredo Simon (4-2). "I put Simon in trouble," Cozart said. "I just threw it high. It was a bad play." Snider said the Pirates never felt out of it, even when they had to go to the bullpen in the second inning down 4-2. Thats been the story of the year for us -- the bullpen, starting staff has really been picking us up and given us opportunities late in games to win ballgames," said Snider, who entered the game in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter. "So anytime you can return that favour to them its a special one." Alvarez also homered for Pittsburgh. Snider and Andrew McCutchen had two hits each. Gomez left after allowing four hits, walked one and hitting a batter. Vin Mazzaro and Bryan Morris each worked three innings, Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli went one each and Wilson finished. The Pirates bullpen led the major leagues with a 2.dddddddddddd67 ERA. "We got huge innings out of everyone," Wilson said. "It was unbelievable. Its unfortunate Gomey had to leave the game early but it was just a great job and collective effort by the bullpen." Cincinnati starter Mat Latos, who was looking to improve to 6-0, was the victim of a blown save for the fourth time this season. He got a no-decision after allowing two runs and three hits in six innings with seven strikeouts. Manager Dusty Baker lifted Latos after 94 pitches and would like to see him build more stamina. "He threw the ball well, but he hit that wall again," Baker said. "Hes got to get over that wall and get past the 90-100 pitch mark. Hes bigger and stronger than that. Thats quite a few victories that got away from him." Cozart and Todd Frazier each had two hits for Cincinnati. Cozart drove in the games first run with a triple after leadoff hitter Shin-Soo Choo was hit by a pitch. Jay Bruce and Xavier Paul then hit RBI singles and Devin Mesoraco capped the four-run first inning with a sacrifice fly. Latos hit Neil Walker with two outs in the bottom of the first inning and both teams were issued a warning by plate umpire Bob Davidson. Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips, who entered the day with an NL-leading 45 RBIs, was hit twice in the series and got a bruised left forearm Saturday that caused him to miss Sundays game. While the relievers held the Reds in check, Alvarez hit his 11th home run in the second inning and McCutchen singled in a run in the sixth to draw the Pirates within 4-2 before Jones tied it and Snider won it. "We did just enough to win the game and I cant give enough credit to the job that Morris, Mazzaro, Melancon, Grilli and Wilson at the end, what they were able to do, 10 scoreless innings," Hurdle said. "Thats quite, quite a feat." NOTES: Baker said he expects Phillips to miss the three-game home series with Colorado that begins Monday night. RHP Bronson Arroyo (5-5, 3.75) is scheduled to pitch the series opener for the Reds against RHP Tyler Chatwood (3-0, 2.12). ... INF Cesar Izturis started in Phillips place and went 0-for-5. ... Pittsburgh RHP James McDonald (right shoulder discomfort) will have his injury rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Indianapolis and start Thursday after making two stars for Double-A Altoona. ... The Pirates open a three-game series at Atlanta on Monday night with RHP A.J. Burnett (3-5, 2.72) facing RHP Kris Medlen (1-6, 3.48). ' ' '