THE SLATE

(w/ Implied Team & Game Totals via KenPom)

  • 6:30 pm ET -- Providence (63) at Connecticut (69) -- 132 total **DK ONLY**

  • 7 pm ET -- Missouri (79) at Georgia (76) -- 155 total **DK ONLY**

  • 7 pm ET -- Florida (74) at Arkansas (77) -- 151 total

  • 7 pm ET -- Michigan State (64) at Purdue (71) -- 135 total

  • 8:30 pm ET -- Xavier (77) at St. John’s (78) -- 155 total

  • 9 pm ET -- Northwestern (66) at Illinois (79) -- 145 total

  • (WED) 9 pm ET -- South Carolina (65) at Tennessee (75) -- 140 total **FD ONLY**

  • (THURS) 5 pm ET -- Mississippi State (70) at Auburn (75) -- 145 total

**A couple of key schedule changes for Tuesday’s slate that you need to know before building lineups. The Mississippi State-Auburn game has been moved to Thursday and the South Carolina-Tennessee game has been moved to Wednesday - but both games are still being included on the FanDuel slate as of Monday night. FD could change this before Tuesday night lineup lock, so pay attention before finalizing your entries. DraftKings has already adjusted and you will not accrue points from rostering players in AUB-MSU. The playbook & example lineups below do not include players from those two games, but some are suggested in the “Other” sections if they are still included in the FD slate by lineup lock.**

 

Top Guards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Ayo DosunmuILNW970039.26900036.27
On a slate without many stud guards, Dosunmu is in a tier by himself tonight. The junior wing might end up being the Big Ten Player of the Year with his stat-stuffing ability and nightly potential to drop 30+ points. Over the last two games, we’ve gotten a good glimpse of Dosunmu’s DFS slate-breaking upside when he had a triple-double and 59 DK vs. Wisconsin and then 31 points scored and 51 DK vs. Nebraska. That’s why he’s the price king on both sites. He “only” had 29 DK in the first meeting vs. Northwestern, but he’s still a top overall play in cash or GPP tonight if you can fit him.
Julian ChampagnieSTJNXAV860037.05810033.87
It wouldn’t be a DFS CBB slate if a Champagnie brother wasn’t on it, right?! The St. John’s version is a top play tonight with his stat-stuffing ability in a fast-paced, high-scoring environment. Both St. John’s and Xavier like to play quick and this matchup has a 155 total - so we should be looking heavily on both sides. Champagnie is the Johnnies’ best player as he continues to lead the team in usage rate and shot volume during conference play and is one of the better three-point shooters, defenders and rebounders in the Big East. He had 32 DK vs. Xavier in the first meeting and that’s basically par for the course as he’s gone under that number only twice in the last 10 games.
David DukePROVCONN840035.42  
If you’re playing on DK, it’ll be hard to get away from Duke in cash games as one of the safest floor plays in the expensive range. The junior is coming off a 43 DK outing on Saturday when he had 17 points and 13 boards in a game where Providence totaled just 57 points. Duke is able to stuff the stat sheet even if he’s in low-scoring games - which will likely be the case tonight with a 132 total vs. UConn. In the first meeting vs. the Huskies (last week), Duke had 33 DK and anchored Providence’s upset. Expect him to be heavily involved once again in this rematch.
Tre MannUFARK740029.58650027.02
With Keyontae Johnson out and Scottie Lewis struggling to make an impact, the Florida offense basically revolves around Tre Mann and Colin Castleton as the two playmakers. Mann has the GPP upside to smash the slate if he gets hot from three when you combine that with his stat-stuffing tendency. He had 37 DK last time out and put up 40 DK vs. Georgia in another recent game. In tonight’s high-scoring, fast-paced matchup with Arkansas, we should expect Mann to be heavily involved - making him a great high-ceiling play on a slate without many stud guards to build around.
Dru SmithMIZZUGA730028.03  
Targeting against Georgia for DFS is always a good strategy as the Bulldogs play an uptempo style and have the worst defense in the SEC. When we look at Missouri, it’s Dru Smith who’s the top target right now with Jermiah Tilmon out again. Smith has posted 30+ DK points in four straight as he’s stuffing the stat sheet and seeing heavy usage and shot volume as Missouri’s headliner. We can expect Smith to take on a bigger playmaking and scoring role with Tilmon out as well - and it’s not out of the question for him to be the top cash guard on this slate with the fast-paced, favorable matchup.
        
Value Guards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Noah LockeUFARK550018.92470017.02
With one of the highest totals on the slate, this Florida-Arkansas game is one to target overall - and Locke presents great value if you’re looking for cheap exposure. The junior has now scored in double figures in five straight games and put up 22 or more DK points in each outing. Although his offense comes mostly from the three-point line, he’s got a hot hand right now - shooting 45% from deep (14-for-31) over the last four games. In addition, he’s seen an increase in playing time with Scottie Lewis struggling - and that expanded role has allowed him to rack up enough ancillary stats.
Adam KunkelXAVSTJN450014.33420013.27
With Xavier dealing with some COVID absences, injuries and inconsistent play in the backcourt lately, Kunkel is benefiting with more playing time and even a new starting role. The Belmont transfer had been coming off the bench all year but has now started the last two games and put up 23 and 16 DK points, respectively, with 25+ minutes in both. There’s a chance he goes back to the bench tonight, but Kunkel has at least taken over KyKy Tandy’s spot in the Xavier rotation and he could easily get hot from three-point range to pay off in tournaments. You can also look at Colby Jones for cheap Xavier exposure in a high total game.
Anthony GainesNWIL430013.11440011.48
After spending all season coming off the bench, Gaines has started the last three games for Northwestern and the increase in role makes him more attractive for DFS now. The senior had 19 and 23 DK points in the last two starts, respectively, as he’s doing just enough offensively and in ancillary stats to return value. Tonight, NW gets a slight pace-boost against an uptempo Illinois team that should allow Gaines to provide 20 or so DK points yet again with his expanded playing time while starting.
Andre JacksonCONNPROV40009.79  
After missing seven games in December/January with a fractured wrist, Jackson is back and he’s carved out a legit role in UConn’s rotation. He’s put up at least 14 DK points with 20+ minutes played in all three games since returning - and he actually entered the starting lineup on Saturday. If he’s starting again at 4k on the DK slate, then he should be popular in cash games. Thankfully we’ll get that answer early with this being the first game of the night. He's a solid value even if he's coming off the bench with his ancillary stat production.

Other Guards to Consider

  • Sharife Cooper - Auburn ($8,700 FD Only)

  • Paul Scruggs - Xavier ($8,100 DK / $7,500 FD)

  • Posh Alexander - St. John’s ($7,100 DK / $6,700 FD)

  • Moses Moody - Arkansas ($7,000 DK / $6,800 FD)

  • Tyree Appleby - Florida ($6,500 DK / $5,000 FD)

  • Xavier Pinson - Missouri ($6,200 DK Only)

  • Davonte Davis - Arkansas ($5,600 DK / $4,400 FD)

  • Jaden Springer - Tennessee ($4,900 FD Only)

  • Deivon Smith - Mississippi State ($4,300 FD Only)

  • Colby Jones - Xavier ($4,200 DK / $4,300 FD)

 

Top Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Kofi CockburnILNW930034.72830032.19
Although Ayo Dosunmu is the headliner for Illinois in real life and for DFS, the Illini big man is a stud in his own right and he’s rightfully the slate’s highest-priced forward tonight. Cockburn will have a notable advantage in the paint against a Northwestern defense that’s allowed big performances to opposing Big Ten centers all season. The Huskies are terrible at rebounding and interior defense, which plays right into Cockburn’s strengths - it’s not surprising he had 18 points, 12 boards and 38 DK in the first meeting. His DFS floor is very safe with his rebounding as he’s now recorded 10+ boards in ten straight games and averaging 37.4 DK points over that span. Lock him into cash if you can fit him.
Trevion WilliamsPURMSU820032.7800030.44
By now, you know about Trevion Williams - who’s one of the best pure centers in the country and can dominate any matchup. Tonight, the Purdue big man could smash the slate against a Michigan State defense that tends to allow monster games to opposing bigs. In the first meeting, Williams went for 26 points, nine rebounds and 41 DK points as he took advantage of this soft MSU interior. We should expect something similar tonight as Williams has at least 38 DK and a double-double in three of the last four games.
Colin CastletonUFARK730027.09630025.91
Along with Tre Mann in the backcourt, the Florida offense is also featuring Colin Castleton down low more now with Keyontae Johnson out and Scottie Lewis struggling. The senior big man has the upside to post 35-40 DK points in any given game with his rebounding, post scoring and shot-blocking - qualities that were on full display in the last two games with Castleton going for 39 and 35 DK points, respectively. The matchup vs. Arkansas’ defense could be a tough one, but Castleton has the GPP upside in a high-scoring environment.
Justin SmithARKUF630024.29560022.91
If you want exposure to the Arkansas side of this high-scoring matchup with Florida, there are a number of different directions you can go in. Justin Smith might be the best overall play for his floor/ceiling combo. He’s coming off an impressive 36 DK performance on Saturday vs. Missouri when he went for 19 points scored and plenty of ancillary stat production. Smith is seeing heavy playing time and plays a pivotal power forward role for a Razorbacks team that leans on him down low at times. They did it over the weekend and could easily do the same tonight vs. Florida’s frontcourt that allows a ton of inside scoring and is bad on the defensive glass. Smith can strive in those two areas and he’s a great cash option tonight.
Value Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Adama SanogoCONNPROV540014.52  
For most of the year, Sanogo struggled to find consistent playing time and/or a proven role in the UConn rotation. Over the last month, though, the freshman big man seems to have finally gotten used to the college game and he’s much more involved for the Huskies now. Sanogo is averaging 21.6 DK points with a notable increase in minutes, shot volume and rebounding. At 6-foot-9 and 240 pounds, he can dominate a game if he stays out of foul trouble - and he did a lot of that vs. Providence last week when he had 33 DK with nine points, eight boards, five blocks and two steals. Getting that type of game in this rematch would be a steal for $5400.
Jason CarterXAVSTJN490020.98520019.61
It’s amazing what one or two bad games can do to a player’s salary. Carter is now priced back in the 5k range after regularly being 6k or higher just a month ago - and we should take advantage of this value tonight. When Carter faced St. John’s earlier this season, he dominated the paint with 11 points scored, 16 rebounds and 36 DK points. It’s not unreasonable to expect another impressive outing from the Musketeers’ big man as the Johnnies are terrible on the boards and interior defense - playing right into Carter’s strengths. He exploited this matchup once already and he’s worth the savings tonight to take that chance for a repeat.
Mitchell SmithMIZZUGA470013.24  
On the DK slate, Mitchell Smith may end up being a popular cash game value with his newfound starting role. The 6-foot-10 senior started on Saturday with Jeremiah Tilmon out and he had 19 DK points with his eight points scored and seven boards in 27 minutes. We should see Smith start another tonight with Tilmon out again - so the expanded playing time is certainly something we can pencil in. Plus, Smith should have an advantage on the boards against a bad rebounding team in Georgia - and that will give him a solid cash floor.
Omar PayneUFARK410012.83430012.25
Florida is still trying to adjust to life without Keyontae Johnson and Omar Payne is one of those solutions right now. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has now started five straight games - after coming off the bench beforehand - and he has the GPP upside to smash value at his cheap price tags. The new starting role has subsequently given him more minutes and he’s even been getting more playing time than former starter Anthony Duruji. He went for 19 DK last time out and had 27 DK in another start where he was still valuable for DFS even with Colin Castleton in the lineup following his COVID absence. If Payne starts, he has the upside with his rebounding and paint presence.

Other Forwards to Consider

  • Aaron Henry - Michigan State ($7,900 DK / $7,100 FD)

  • Tyrese Martin - Connecticut ($7,200 DK Only)

  • Keyshawn Bryant - South Carolina ($5,500 FD Only)

  • Kobe Brown - Missouri ($5,300 DK Only)

  • Joey Hauser - Michigan State ($5,100 DK / $5,400 FD)

  • Miller Kopp - Northwestern ($5,000 DK / $4,900 FD)

  • Derek Fountain - Mississippi State ($3,000 FD Only)

Example Lineups

The Example Lineups are meant to show lineup construction based on players mentioned in the Playbook. They are not meant to be plugged and played.

 

DK Cash FD Cash
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
GDavid DukePROVCONN35.42$8,400 GAyo DosunmuILLNW26.26$9,000
PivotAyo DosunmuILNW39.26$9,700$9,700PivotMoses MoodyARKUF27.13$6,800
GDru SmithMIZZUGA28.03$7,300 GJulian ChampagnieSJUXAV33.86$8,100
Pivot     $7,300Pivot     
GAdam KunkelXAVSTJN14.33$4,500 GAdam KunkelXAVSJU13.26$4,200
Pivot     $4,500Pivot     
FKofi CockburnILNW34.72$9,300 GNoah LockeUFARK17.02$4,700
PivotTrevion WilliamsPURMSU32.7$8,200$8,200PivotAnthony GainesNWILL11.48$4,400
FMitchell SmithMIZZUGA13.2$4,700 FTrevion WilliamsPURDMSU30.43$8,000
Pivot     $4,700Pivot     
FJason CarterXAVSTJN21$4,900 FJason CarterXAVSJU19.61$5,200
Pivot     $4,900Pivot     
UtilJustin SmithARKUF24.29$6,300 FJustin SmithARKUF22.91$5,600
Pivot     $6,300PivotKofi CockburnILLNW32.19$8,300
UtilAnthony GainesNWIL13.11$4,300 UtilTyree ApplebyUFARK20.48$5,000
PivotAndre JacksonCONNPROV9.79$4,000$4,000Pivot     
    Total$49,700     Total$49,800
   Pivot Total$49,600    Pivot Total$50,000
             
DK GPP FD GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
GJulian ChampagnieSTJNXAV37.05$8,600 GPaul ScruggsXAVSJU30.62$7,500
Pivot     $8,600Pivot     
GMoses MoodyARKUF29.16$7,000 GTre MannUFARK27.01$6,500
Pivot     $7,000Pivot     
GColby JonesXAVSTJN16.91$4,200 GAyo DosunmuILLNW26.26$9,000
Pivot     $4,200PivotPosh AlexanderSJUXAV24.8$6,700
FColin CastletonUFARK27.09$7,300 GDavonte DavisARKUF14.38$4,400
PivotTrevion WilliamsPURMSU32.7$8,200$8,200Pivot     
FAdama SanogoCONNPROV14.52$5,400 FColin CastletonUFARK25.91$6,300
Pivot     $5,400PivotTrevion WilliamsPURDMSU30.43$8,000
FOmar PayneUFARK12.83$4,100 FMiller KoppNWILL17.95$5,900
Pivot     $4,100PivotJoey HauserMSUPURD20.41$5,400
UtilPaul ScruggsXAVSTJN32.86$8,100 FOmar PayneUFARK12.24$4,300
PivotTre MannUFARK29.58$7,400$7,400Pivot     
UtilJoey HauserMSUPUR22.67$5,100 UtilAaron HenryMSUPURD28.63$7,100
PivotMiller KoppNWIL19.97$5,000$5,000Pivot     
    Total$49,800     Total$51,000
   Pivot Total$49,900    Pivot Total$49,900