Looking for a little extra daily fantasy value? Invest in Stocks.

Relax, you won't need a stock broker for this exercise. Stocks refers to the combination of steals and blocks, both of which are worth two points in FanDuel contests and can provide enough of a point boost to send your roster into high-cash territory.

It can be difficult to rely on steals and blocks on a regular basis, but in certain spots, the stats can be predictive enough to give you a boost when deciding on which players to select.

Prior to choosing your lineup, you should identify which teams turn the ball over the most, and which teams have the highest percentage of their shots blocked. These teams might prove to be prime targets for opposing players who are proficient in stealing the ball or blocking opponents' shots.

Say, for example, steals expert Chris Paul and the Clippers are facing the Philadelphia 76ers, who lead the NBA in turnovers. You might be wise to consider Paul ahead of similarly priced players on the chance he exploits Philadelphia's weakness and racks up the thefts.

While you consider the value of stocks, here are the top must-play options of the week:

Tuesday – PG Stephen Curry, Warriors (vs. Hawks)

Curry is an every-night stud, but his sky-high price makes it difficult to fit him in every time he plays. A matchup with the visiting Hawks may qualify, despite Atlanta holding Golden State to 102 points in their previous meeting Feb. 22. Curry and the Warriors are coming off a seven-game road trip and will be looking to flex their muscles in their return to Oracle Arena.

Wednesday – SG James Harden, Rockets (vs. Pelicans)

Harden is another guy who sees high ownership nearly every time he takes the court, but Wednesday's matchup is particularly juicy. The Pelicans allow the fifth-most points in the NBA entering the week, and Harden has torched them for averages of 28 points, nine rebounds and 6.3 assists in three prior meetings this season. Choose him with confidence in what should be a shootout.

Thursday – C DeMarcus Cousins, Kings (at Mavericks)

When you get an opportunity to lock up a stud center in a sport where few exist, you do it. And Cousins is easily the best of the bunch, especially on Thursday's modest-sized slate. Cousins has torched the Mavericks in two previous meetings on the season, averaging 33 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals. He'll cost you a pretty penny, but is a safe bet to return value.

Friday – SF LeBron James, Cavaliers (vs. Wizards)

The Cavaliers will be looking to use the stretch run to solidify their place as the class of the East – and that means taking conference foes to task, particularly at home. James has averaged 29 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in two games against Washington, and the Wizards remain defensively suspect despite solid recent efforts. James should be used across the board Friday.

Saturday – SF Kawhi Leonard, Spurs (vs. Kings)

Some fans still see the Spurs as a bit of a plodding unit, but San Antonio is near the league leaders in pace and offensive efficiency rating. The Kings are a high-pace team, as well, but own one of the worst defenses in the NBA. Leonard has the tools to exploit Sacramento for enough fantasy points to provide major value even if he rests late in what could be a Spurs blowout.

Sunday – PG Russell Westbrook, Thunder (at Bucks)

Trusting a team playing an afternoon road game in a different conference is difficult to reconcile – but Westbrook isn't your typical fantasy point guard. Westbrook has been sensational away from Oklahoma City – averaging 27 points, 9.9 assists and 7.3 rebounds in 26 road contests – and put up a 27/7/7 line in his last meeting with the Bucks. Roster him in all formats Sunday.  

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