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Full Court Press:
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Charlotte Hornets
Vegas Total: 210.5
Vegas Spread: Okc -4.5
Starting with the Thunder, Chris Paul is coming off a 50 burger last night and gets another nice matchup against the Hornets here. I was kind of expecting the total on this game to be a bit higher, but nonetheless he’s a good play. The other point guards on this team are solid for GPPs as well, both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dennis Schroeder are good here. Danilo Gallinari will be out for this game as well, here is how the top guys on the team grade out…
- Dennis Schroeder – 32.6% usage rate; 1.08 fpm
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 29% usage rate; 1.02 fpm
- Chris Paul – 20% usage rate; 1.11 fpm
Steven Adams is solid as well, the Hornets struggle against big men. From the Hornets, Devonte’ Graham is coming off one of his better games over the past week or so. This isn’t a great price for him, but I like the price on him. Terry Rozier is similar just a little more volatile, I don’t mind him for GPPs if you want to run him back with one of the Thunder guards. PJ Washington is probable here, it’s a difficult matchup, I would prefer to wait on a better spot for him. Cody Zeller and Miles Bridges are both GPP plays.
5-star play: None
4-star play: Dennis Schroeder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chris Paul, Devonte’ Graham
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: PJ Washington, Terry Rozier, Devonte’ Graham
Milwaukee Bucks @ Atlanta Hawks
Vegas Total: 237.5
Vegas Spread: Mil -11.5
Starting with the Bucks, they are coming off a rough game against the Sixers but I’m willing to look past that and move right on to this one. Giannis Antetokounmpo has a 38.2% usage rate on the season and 1.97 fantasy points per minute. The only issue with him is he doesn’t usually see his max minutes because the Bucks blow everyone out. He is averaging 55.6 Draftkings points per game against the Hawks this season. Khris Middleton draws a middle of the pack matchup, but I think he’s too cheap here, he’s a great play in all formats and in pretty good form. Donte DiVincenzo’s price keeps climbing but he has been performing very well, he’s a nice GPP option with Eric Bledsoe still out. Both Brook Lopez and George Hill are GPP options as well, Lopez is in pretty good form over his past three games. From the Hawks, Trae Young has 60+ Draftkings points in three of his last four games and the Bucks bleed three-pointer to opposing teams. He is averaging 45.8 Draftkings points per game in two games against the Bucks this season. John Collins returned from his suspension and dropped a 50 spot on the Cavs. I like him here as well, but may get some Giannis defense, so more of a GPP play if anything. Kevin Huerter is in pretty good form and as I said, the Bucks are vulnerable to the three-point line. De’Andre Hunter is playing big minutes and makes sense for GPPs. Jabari Parker had a massive game against the Bucks last time out and is now averaging 45 Draftkings points per game against them on the season. However, with Collins back I’m a little more hesitant to go with him. Alex Len is a deep deep GPP option if you’re playing 150.
5-star play: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young
4-star play: Khris Middleton, Donte DiVincenzo, John Collins, Kevin Huerter
Deeper Value: George Hill
GPP Sleeper: Donte DiVincenzo, Brook Lopez, Alex Len, De’Andre Hunter
Philadelphia 76ers @ Orlando Magic
Vegas Total: 209.5
Vegas Spread: Phi -3.5
Starting with the Sixers, Joel Embiid is playing great basketball right now and feels far too cheap here, I like him in a rougher matchup against Vucevic. Ben Simmons has 55+ Draftkings points in two straight games and it seems like Brett Brown has finally realized he needs to stagger his minutes with Embiid, if you think he stays hot here I like it. Tobias Harris gets a revenge game here but feels like he’s priced right where he needs to be. Both Josh Richardson and Al Horford are secondary plays in what should be a pretty slow-paced game. From the Magic, Nikola Vucevic scored 45 Draftkings points in this matchup earlier this season, he feels too cheap here. Aaron Gordon also played great dropping a 50 burger on them. He’s more of a GPP option, not really my favorite play though. Jonathan Isaac is coming off one of his better games as of late, but nothing I love. Evan Fournier and Markelle Fultz are deep GPP plays, although I think Fultz wants to get back at the Sixers for giving up on him so soon.
5-star play: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Nikola Vucevic
4-star play: Tobias Harris, Josh Richardson, Al Horford, Aaron Gordon
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: Evan Fournier, Markelle Fultz
Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Vegas Total:
Vegas Spread:
Starting with the Pacers, Malcolm Brogdon will be a game-time decision for this game so we will need to monitor the status of him before lock. For the sake of this article, we will operate under the assumption that he is in. Even if he plays he hasn’t been in great form, so I’ll wait for a better spot. Domantas Sabonis continues to smash and be consistent this season, he’s a great play in all formats. Both TJ Warren and Myles Turner are GPP plays due to their recent form with some nice upside. I like the price on Jeremy Lamb while Aaron Holiday is only in play if Brogdon is out. From the Heat, Bam Adebayo is now the most expensive guy on this team and is crushing teams right now. He’s an elite play. Jimmy Butler hasn’t been in the best form but his price reflects that he’s a solid GPP play. Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic are fine secondary plays with Winslow still out. The same can be said for Tyler Herro.
5-star play: Bam Adebayo, Domantas Sabonis
4-star play: Jimmy Butler, TJ Warren, Myles Turner
Deeper Value: None
GPP Sleeper: TJ Warren, Myles Turner, Jeremy Lamb
Phoenix Suns @ Golden State Warriors
Vegas Total: 223.5
Vegas Spread: Pho -3.5
Starting with the Suns, seeing Devin Booker at this price is kind of outrageous but it’s what he has been lately. That said, I think he’s an elite play in all formats in a plus matchup against the Warriors. While Booker continues to struggle, Ricky Rubio has played great, I like him here again tonight. Kelly Oubre is a GPP play only has his play has seemed to take a dip as of late. DeAndre Ayton is out again but this frontcourt is a bit of a mess right now, I might be most likely to go with Frank Kaminsky simply because he’s the cheapest of the three. From the Warriors, Damion Lee is coming off of a career game in a nice win against the Rockets. He’s moved into the starting lineup and I don’t think his price is caught up to that, I like going back to the well here. D’Angelo Russell isn’t quite doing what I thought he would with this whole team injured but I love his upside in this matchup. Draymond Green is in good form as well and is a triple-double threat every time he steps on the court. Alec Burks had an off game last time out and it almost feels like one of either him or Lee is going to have a good game, so don’t pair them together. Finally, Willie Cauley-Stein feels too cheap and is in great form, I like him quite a bit with Ayton out for the Suns.
5-star play: Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio, D’Angelo Russell
4-star play: Damion Lee, Alec Burks, Willie Cauley-Stein, Draymond Green, Kelly Oubre
Deeper Value: Frank Kaminsky
GPP Sleeper: Frank Kaminsky, Kelly Oubre
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