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Full Court Press:
Milwaukee Bucks @ Philadelphia 76ers
Vegas Total:
Vegas Spread:
Pace: Phi +1.2
Starting with Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best play at it’s really not close. The Sixers rank 29th in defense against opposing small forwards on the season. In two games against the Sixers this season, Giannis is AVERAGING a massive 86.5 Draftkings points per game. He’s one of the best plays on the slate in any price range. Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are both secondary plays. Eric Bledsoe is a bit too pricey for my liking. From the Sixers, they expect to have Joel Embiid back for this game. If that is the case, I like trying to pair him with Giannis, I don’t know if it’s doable yet, but I like it. Embiid is averaging 74 Draftkings points per game against the Bucks this season. With Embiid back, I’ll jump off of Ben Simmons here. Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris, and JJ Redick are all secondary plays.
5-star play: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid
4-star play: Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris, JJ Redick
Deeper Value/FD Drop Candidate: None
GPP Sleeper: None
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Cleveland Cavaliers @ Sacramento Kings
Vegas Total: 228.5
Vegas Spread: Sac -9.5
Pace: Cle +6.6
Starting with the Cavaliers, Tristan Thompson is grading out as the best point per dollar play. The Kings also rank 19th in defense against opposing centers. Brandon Knight is a fine punt play for GPP, not someone I’m comfortable with in cash. I also don’t mind taking a shot at Larry Nance if Kevin Love is out again, keep an eye on the Breaking News Feed. I also like Jordan Clarkson and Cedi Osman, as this is an incredibly high pace up game for the Cavs. The Kings, on the other hand, great out at an incredible rate in the Research Station, look at these point per dollar numbers…
The guys from Marvin Bagley and up are all great plays here. De’Aaron Fox dropped 59.5 Draftkings points against the Cavs once already this season.
5-star play: De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Marvin Bagley
4-star play: Tristan Thompson, Jordan Clarkson, Cedi Osman
Deeper Value/FD Drop Candidate: Brandon Knight
GPP Sleeper: Larry Nance
Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers
Vegas Total: 227.0
Vegas Spread: GS -13.0
Pace: GS +2.4
I’ll start with a little reckless speculation… I would expect one of the Warriors superstars to rest tonight. The Lakers simply aren’t going to be able to hang with the Warriors, so I don’t think they’ll have a problem resting someone. Again, just reckless speculation, but keep an eye on the Breaking News Feed. I’ll operate under the assumption that everyone plays, however. Starting with the Warriors, my favorite plays would be the cheap guys, DeMarcus Cousins, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Cousins draws the best matchup, as the Lakers rank 23rd in defense against opposing centers. Steph Curry and Kevin Durant grade out as they usually do for me, play whichever one fits your lineup better if you want exposure. From the Lakers, there are only two guys I have interest in, being JaVale McGee and Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma draws the best matchup as the Warriors rank 26th in defense against opposing power forwards.
5-star play: DeMarcus Cousins, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green
4-star play: Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, JaVale McGee, Kyle Kuzma
Deeper Value/FD Drop Candidate: None
GPP Sleeper: Steph Curry, Kevin Durant
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