THE SLATE
(w/ Implied Team & Game Totals via KenPom)
7 pm ET -- Colorado (71) at Stanford (69) -- 140 total
7 pm ET -- Iowa State (65) at Kansas (78) -- 143 total
8 pm ET -- Oregon State (66) at Arizona (76) -- 142 total **DK ONLY**
9 pm ET -- Oregon (78) at Arizona State (75) -- 153 total
10 pm ET -- USC (79) at Washington (66) -- 145 total **DK ONLY**
11 pm ET -- UCLA (66) at Washington State (61) -- 127 total **DK ONLY**
Top Guards | |||||||
Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
Rasir Bolton | ISU | KU | 9000 | 32.89 | 8200 | 30.52 | |
Bolton has been on an offensive tear since Iowa State resumed play a couple weeks ago. After being off for nearly three weeks due to COVID cancellations, Bolton is averaging 19.8 real points and 36.8 DK points over the last five games since ISU returned to action. He’s highly involved on the offensive end with his heavy shot volume and assists - and he also adds in plenty of rebounds and steals to produce a high DFS floor. The matchup vs. Kansas and the expensive price tag are a bit daunting - but Bolton is the best GPP high-end option for guards tonight. | |||||||
Remy Martin | ASU | ORE | 7800 | 29.79 | 7700 | 27.83 | |
With this Oregon-ASU game as the highest total on a short slate - we should be looking heavily on both sides to anchor our DFS lineups. Arizona State’s stud is Remy Martin, who’s been a lot more consistent lately after taking a backseat to Josh Christopher and Alonzo Verge earlier in the year. The score-first PG is averaging 21 points scored and 33.4 DK points over the last four games as his high usage and shot volume give him a comfortable floor/ceiling combo. Plus, there’s more upside for him to go off tonight as the Oregon defense is actually allowing big games to opposing guards in Pac 12 play recently. Martin will be the latest. | |||||||
McKinley Wright IV | UC | STAN | 7600 | 29.79 | 7500 | 28.46 | |
This slate doesn’t boast many stud guards, but McKinley Wright is definitely one of the top targets with his stat-stuffing tendency and high DFS floor for cash games. The senior point guard is averaging 30 DK points over the last ten games and that includes two performances of 20 DK or less. Usually, Wright is performing like an elite-level PG who will provide assists, points scored and plenty of ancillary stats. He put up 33 DK vs. Stanford earlier this season with a balanced stat line - something we can pencil in for tonight. | |||||||
Marcus Garrett | KU | ISU | 6300 | 24.66 | 5900 | 22.93 | |
The Jayhawks’ core will be popular tonight on a short slate and pace-boosted matchup vs. Iowa State. Marcus Garrett should strive in this environment while running the KU point racking up plenty of ancillary stats to provide a safe cash floor. He’s put up 24 or more DK points in seven of the last nine games and has even taken on more of a scoring role lately with 17 points scored in two straight. His playmaking and heavy minutes will make him one of the better guard options for cash tonight - especially at affordable salaries. |
Value Guards | |||||||
Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
Will Richardson | ORE | ASU | 5800 | 27.25 | 5700 | 23.79 | |
The Ducks’ lead point guard finally made his season debut last week - and his return could not come at a better time. Oregon will likely be without Chris Duarte and Eric Williams Jr. again after both sat out Saturday due to injuries/COVID protocol. It sounds as if both will be out or at least very limited tonight. This would force Richardson to continue in his high-usage role running the point - which is a very DFS-friendly position to be in when facing the fast-paced ASU team. In his two games back, Richardson has logged 30+ minutes in both and has 25 and 30 DK points as Oregon is not holding him back now that he’s fully healthy from the thumb injury. His price tag is quickly rising and this might be the cheapest we get him rest of season. | |||||||
Ethan Anderson | USC | UW | 4700 | 12.68 | |||
Although Anderson continues to come off the bench, he’s still one of USC’s best players who’s playing starter-level minutes while running the point. Anderson was the Trojans’ starting PG before a back injury sidelined him for eight games in December and January. Now that he’s fully healthy, the sophomore is much more involved offensively and he’s coming off his best game of the season. On Saturday vs. UCLA, Anderson scored 19 points on 5-for-7 three-point shooting and put up 27 DK points. He’s certainly capable of providing 4-5x value once again tonight and he’s a great cash value at sub 5k. | |||||||
Bryce Wills | STAN | UC | 4200 | 20.64 | 5900 | 18.55 | |
In the last few weeks, we always had to mention the absences of Ziaire Williams, Daejon Davis and Bryce Wills when talking about Stanford players in DFS. Well, it appears Williams may return soon and Wills actually played on Sunday for the first time in a month. The junior came off the bench and logged just 15 minutes as he works his way back from a knee injury. It’s obviously encouraging to see him back, though, and Wills will eventually start and take on a full workload before long. If that happens tonight, he’s way too cheap on DK and is worth a gamble on FD. | |||||||
Jalen Terry | ORE | ASU | 4500 | 11.7 | 4300 | 10.56 | |
We’ll have to keep an eye out for Oregon’s injury news - but Terry could be a great value for GPP’s if both Chris Duarte and Eric Williams are out again. With both out on Saturday, Terry played a season-high 24 minutes and scored 15 points (also a season-high) on 5-for-7 three-point shooting. The freshman has been getting more playing time since returning from a four-game absence himself - scoring in double figures in two of the last three games as the Ducks are still without a healthy roster. Terry is allowing them to go smaller and his hot perimeter shooting is even more valuable if Duarte isn’t active. |
Other Guards to Consider
James Akinjo - Arizona ($7,700 DK Only)
LJ Figueroa - Oregon ($7,300 DK / $6,600 FD)
Christian Braun - Kansas ($7,200 DK / $5,000 FD)
Ochai Agbaji - Kansas ($6,500 DK / $5,600 FD)
Tyger Campbell - UCLA ($6,200 DK Only)
Jaden Walker - Iowa State ($4,800 DK / $4,100 FD)
Eli Parquet - Colorado ($4,600 DK / $4,100 FD)
Top Forwards | |||||||
Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
Evan Mobley | USC | UW | 9500 | 37.86 | |||
If you’re playing on DK, the top overall play is clearly Evan Mobley. He’s the slate’s most expensive for a reason as he’s a nightly threat to drop 40+ DK points with a double-double and multiple blocks. The stud freshman should have a big advantage against Washington’s poor frontcourt that’s terrible at rebounding and inside defense. Mobley dominated the first meeting to the tune of 17 points scored and 35 DK points. We should expect that type of game with upside for even more tonight. Lock him into cash lineups as the clear alpha of the whole slate. | |||||||
Eugene Omoruyi | ORE | ASU | 8000 | 29.86 | 7000 | 27.42 | |
With Eric Williams out the last two games, Omoruyi has become a DFS stud and his increased salaries are certainly appropriate. The senior has posted 37 and 42 DK points in the last two games with Williams sidelined - and those smash performances should continue tonight with Williams likely out again. Omoruyi leads the Ducks in usage rate and shot volume during conference play and the offense is now revolving around his versatile scoring skills with Chris Duarte also out. He should have plenty of success in tonight’s fast-paced matchup vs. an ASU team that’s terrible at rebounding and interior defense. You can also look at the slightly cheaper LJ Figueroa, who’s also taken on a bigger role with Duarte/Williams out. | |||||||
David McCormack | KU | ISU | 7900 | 24.74 | 6900 | 23.00 | |
Well, we told you to play McCormack on Monday and all he did was smash the slate with his 45 DK points and a 20-point double-double. The matchup vs. Ok State last time out was a favorable one and he’ll have another advantage tonight. Iowa State is the worst in the Big 12 at rebounding and interior defense - which plays right into McCormack’s strengths down low. The KU offense has been featuring him more in the paint and there’s no reason for them to go away from it considering the favorable situation here. The increased price tags may be tough to stomach, but McCormack will be worth it. | |||||||
Jalen Wilson | KU | ISU | 7100 | 25.81 | 5600 | 23.47 | |
It wasn’t that long ago when Jalen Wilson hit his freshman wall with four straight games of less than 20 DK points and a brief demotion to the bench. He’s bounced back lately, though, scoring in double figures in four straight and double-doubles in back-to-back games. Wilson is now back in the conversation of DFS stud level - and he should continue the hot streak in tonight’s fast-paced matchup with Iowa State. Look for Wilson to strive in this uptempo environment where he and McCormack will have an advantage on the glass and inside scoring. If you don’t play McCormack, then Wilson is your guy for cash games. Plus, he's still too cheap on FD so he's more of a lock on that slate. |
Value Forwards | |||||||
Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
Jalen Graham | ASU | ORE | 5700 | 17.36 | 5600 | 16.49 | |
Arizona State recently switched up its starting lineup and Jalen Graham is one of those benefiting from the change. The sophomore big has started the last two and scored 12 points in both games. Plus, he’s now scored in double figures in all four games since returning from a month-long mono absence. It’s a bit surprising to see him be this good for DFS considering the long layoff - but getting a floor of 25 DK points or so is great for someone sub 6k in cash games. He should have no problem in this matchup vs. a short Oregon frontcourt where Graham’s 6-foot-9 frame makes him the tallest guy out there. | |||||||
DJ Rodman | WSU | UCLA | 4700 | 11.84 | |||
Rodman began the year starting for Washington State before an ankle injury and COVID protocols sidelined him for eight games in December and January. Since he’s returned in the past month, though, the sophomore has worked his way back into the starting lineup and his usage and shot volume are both increasing slightly too. He’s started the last two games and put up 16 and 25 DK points, respectively, which are notably better than when he was coming off the bench. He’d have an even bigger role tonight if Dishon Jackson is out or limited with his recent ankle injury. | |||||||
Evan Battey | UC | STAN | 4300 | 19.84 | 4900 | 18.75 | |
We have an interesting development here for Evan Battey. The Colorado big man played just 12 minutes on Saturday as he played on an injured leg and the Buffs’ blowout win allowed him to rest more than usual. Well, both sites have decided to decrease Battey’s salaries significantly because of the bad DFS showing in limited action. That’s a bad overreaction and we should pounce on the value as he’s way too cheap now. When healthy - which should be tonight - Battey can put up 25-30 DK points and he had 35 DK vs. Stanford in the first meeting. If Battey re-enters the starting lineup tonight, lock him into cash builds. | |||||||
Mac Etienne | UCLA | WSU | 4600 | 18.3 | |||
All signs are pointing towards UCLA being without both Cody Riley (ankle) and Jalen Hill (personal) tonight - forcing Mac Etienne into more minutes with the Bruins’ very thin frontcourt depth. Etienne should actually be a senior in high school right now but the new early-eligibility rules for incoming freshmen have allowed him to suit up for UCLA now. He just made his debut on Saturday vs. USC and instantly played 27 minutes with Riley and Hill out. Despite the obvious lack of experience and practice time, Etienne was surprisingly decent with eight points scored, five rebounds and two blocks - good for 18 DK points. He’s a good play if Riley/Hill are out again simply because we know he'll get the minutes. | |||||||
Tristan da Silva | UC | STAN | 3800 | 4.4 | 3500 | 3.93 | |
With Jabari Walker out the last two games - and likely tonight - Tristan da Silva is getting a big increase in playing time and he’s become an interesting GPP value. The freshman logged 13 and 21 minutes in the past two with Walker sidelined and he returned 11 and 21 DK points, respectively. His performance on Monday included 15 points scored and four rebounds as he took advantage of some injuries in Colorado’s frontcourt. The Buffs will need him in the rotation as long as Walker is out, and he’s worth a shot in tournaments at sub 4k. |
Other Forwards to Consider
Oscar da Silva - Stanford ($8,300 DK / $7,800 FD)
Javan Johnson - Iowa State ($7,000 DK / $5,800 FD)
Isaiah Mobley - USC ($6,200 DK Only)
Bennedict Mathurin - Arizona ($5,900 DK Only)
Christian Koloko - Arizona ($5,200 DK Only)
Lukas Kisunas - Stanford ($4,200 DK / $3,800 FD)
Kimani Lawrence - Arizona State ($4,100 DK / $3,900 FD)
Example Lineups
The Example Lineups are meant to show how you can build Cash and GPP lineups using players from the Playbook. They are not meant to plug-and-play.
DK Cash | FD Cash | |||||||||||
Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary | Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary | |
G | Remy Martin | ASU | ORE | 29.79 | $7,800 | G | McKinley Wright IV | COLO | STAN | 28.46 | $7,500 | |
Pivot | McKinley Wright IV | UC | STAN | 29.79 | $7,600 | $7,600 | Pivot | |||||
G | Will Richardson | ORE | ASU | 27.25 | $5,800 | G | Will Richardson | ORE | ASU | 23.79 | $5,700 | |
Pivot | $5,800 | Pivot | ||||||||||
G | Ethan Anderson | USC | UW | 12.68 | $4,700 | G | Rasir Bolton | ISU | KU | 30.52 | $8,200 | |
Pivot | $4,700 | Pivot | Remy Martin | ASU | ORE | 27.83 | $7,700 | |||||
F | Evan Mobley | USC | UW | 37.86 | $9,500 | G | Jaden Walker | ISU | KU | 8.98 | $4,100 | |
Pivot | $9,500 | Pivot | Marcus Garrett | KU | ISU | 22.92 | $5,900 | |||||
F | Jalen Wilson | KU | ISU | 25.8 | $7,100 | F | Eugene Omoruyi | ORE | ASU | 27.42 | $7,000 | |
Pivot | David McCormack | KU | ISU | 24.74 | $7,900 | $7,900 | Pivot | |||||
F | Evan Battey | UC | STAN | 19.8 | $4,300 | F | David McCormack | KU | ISU | 23 | $6,900 | |
Pivot | $4,300 | Pivot | ||||||||||
Util | Marcus Garrett | KU | ISU | 24.66 | $6,300 | F | Evan Battey | COLO | STAN | 18.75 | $4,900 | |
Pivot | Jalen Graham | ASU | ORE | 17.36 | $5,700 | $5,700 | Pivot | Tristan da Silva | COLO | STAN | 3.93 | $3,500 |
Util | Bryce Wills | STAN | UC | 20.64 | $4,200 | Util | Jalen Wilson | KU | ISU | 23.47 | $5,600 | |
Pivot | $4,200 | Pivot | ||||||||||
Total | $49,700 | Total | $49,900 | |||||||||
Pivot Total | $49,700 | Pivot Total | $49,800 | |||||||||
DK GPP | FD GPP | |||||||||||
Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary | Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary | |
G | Rasir Bolton | ISU | KU | 32.89 | $9,000 | G | Rasir Bolton | ISU | KU | 30.52 | $8,200 | |
Pivot | LJ Figueroa | ORE | ASU | 25.27 | $7,300 | $7,300 | Pivot | McKinley Wright IV | COLO | STAN | 28.46 | $7,500 |
G | Jalen Terry | ORE | ASU | 11.7 | $4,500 | G | LJ Figueroa | ORE | ASU | 23.66 | $6,600 | |
Pivot | $4,500 | Pivot | ||||||||||
G | James Akinjo | AZ | OSU | 28.43 | $7,700 | G | Bryce Wills | STAN | COLO | 18.55 | $5,900 | |
Pivot | $7,700 | Pivot | ||||||||||
F | Eugene Omoruyi | ORE | ASU | 29.86 | $8,000 | G | Jalen Terry | ORE | ASU | 10.55 | $4,300 | |
Pivot | $8,000 | Pivot | Christian Braun | KU | ISU | 21.06 | $5,000 | |||||
F | DJ Rodman | WSU | UCLA | 11.84 | $4,700 | F | Jalen Graham | ASU | ORE | 16.49 | $5,600 | |
Pivot | $4,700 | Pivot | ||||||||||
F | Mac Etienne | UCLA | WSU | 18.25 | $4,600 | F | Jalen Wilson | KU | ISU | 23.47 | $5,600 | |
Pivot | $4,600 | Pivot | ||||||||||
Util | Tristan da Silva | UC | STAN | 4.4 | $3,800 | F | Oscar da Silva | STAN | COLO | 32.36 | $7,800 | |
Pivot | Jaden Walker | ISU | KU | 10.15 | $4,800 | $4,800 | Pivot | |||||
Util | McKinley Wright IV | UC | STAN | 29.79 | $7,600 | Util | Ochai Agbaji | KU | ISU | 23.08 | $5,600 | |
Pivot | Oscar da Silva | STAN | UC | 34.04 | $8,300 | $8,300 | Pivot | Javan Johnson | ISU | KU | 21.63 | $5,800 |
Total | $49,900 | Total | $49,600 | |||||||||
Pivot Total | $49,900 | Pivot Total | $49,800 |