THE SLATE

(w/ Implied Team & Game Totals via KenPom)

  • 6:30 pm ET -- Indiana (66) vs. Rutgers (67) -- 133 total

  • 6:30 pm ET -- Oklahoma (67) vs. Kansas (69) -- 136 total

  • 6:30 pm ET -- Duke (76) vs. Florida State (79) -- 155 total

  • 7 pm ET -- Georgia (74) vs. Missouri (79) -- 153 total

  • 8:30 pm ET -- Utah (66) vs. USC (74) -- 140 total **DK ONLY**

  • 9 pm ET -- DePaul (61) vs. Connecticut (72) -- 133 total **DK ONLY**

  • 9 pm ET -- South Carolina (67) vs. Ole Miss (73) -- 140 total **DK ONLY**

  • 9 pm ET -- North Carolina (71) vs. Virginia Tech (68) -- 139 total

  • 9 pm ET -- Penn State (67) vs. Wisconsin (70) -- 137 total

  • 9:30 pm ET -- Texas Tech (69) vs. Texas (68) -- 137 total

 

Top Guards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
James BouknightCONNDPU840032.35  
On the DK slate, we get one of the top DFS guards in the country with James Bouknight in a high-usage role running UConn’s offense. The sophomore has been outstanding since returning from a mid-season injury - averaging 20 PPG and 32 DK in the past six games. We have no reason to expect him to slow down with the Huskies playing for the Big East title and getting a soft matchup vs. DePaul. In the previous outing vs. them, Bouknight dropped 20 points and 34 DK - right in line with his recent production. He’ll anchor your cash lineups on the DK slate.
Dru SmithMIZZUGA810028.53640026.38
One of the highest totals on this slate is this Missouri-Georgia matchup and it’s a game we should be targeting heavily in all formats. Mizzou’s best player for DFS is Dru Smith, who has 40+ DK upside and possesses a solid floor of 25-30 DK as well. He’s averaging 15 PPG and 31 DK over the last ten games and will benefit from an uptempo matchup vs. UGA. Though he had a down performance in the previous meeting vs. the Bulldogs, that was an outlier as he shot poorly from the field and battled foul trouble. Instead, we should expect another 30 DFS points or so from him as he’s currently running hot - scoring 17 points in three of the past four.
Scottie BarnesFSUDUKE730025.36630023.96
The highest total on the slate is this Florida State-Duke matchup - so we should be looking heavily on both sides to anchor our DFS lineups. Barnes is one of the Seminoles who should be popular in all formats tonight. The five-star freshman comes off the bench, but he leads FSU in usage rate and shot volume during conference play when he’s out there - which is still starter-level minutes. Barnes put up 37 and 36 DK in two of the last three games as he stuffs the stat sheet in all categories. In this high-scoring matchup, expect Barnes to be heavily involved - which should help him put up stud-level DFS production against the weak Duke defense.
Devontae ShulerMISSSCAR720027.4  
On the DK slate, we get an under-the-radar SEC matchup that could wind up being a fantastic spot to target. South Carolina plays extremely fast and is poor on defense - leading us straight to the Mississippi side of things. Ole Miss’ top playmaker is Shuler, who’s averaging 16 PPG and 27 DK on the season - but has the upside to post even better numbers. We saw him explode for 31 points and 51 DK in the first meeting vs. South Carolina as he took full advantage of the soft matchup. Though he’s coming off a dud vs. Vandy in the season finale, expect him to bounce back and return to his 30+ DK upside - just as he did in the two previous games.
Marcus GarrettKUOU660024.48590022.88
With David McCormack out, the Jayhawks’ other top players will have to step up if they want to avoid an early exit in the Big 12 tourney. One of those KU players who will benefit from McCormack’s absence is Garrett - who should take on a bigger offensive role now. The senior point guard was already seeing high usage running the offense, but he’s much more important now. He’ll stuff the stat sheet in all categories and likely provide more upside scoring-wise. Garrett averaged 33 DK over two matchups vs. Oklahoma in the regular season and he can easily anchor your cash lineups tonight with very affordable salaries.
        
Value Guards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
K.D. JohnsonUGAMIZZ550015.5530020.91
In this playbook you’ll find plenty of options from the Missouri side of this high-scoring game, but not much Georgia love. Well, here you go! Johnson stepped right into a heavy-usage role for the Bulldogs ever since he was granted immediate eligibility midway through the season. Despite coming off the bench, the freshman leads UGA in usage rate and shot volume during conference play and still logs starter-level minutes. Simply put, Johnson is usually highly involved offensively when he’s on the court - and it results in some solid DFS performances. He’s averaging 13 PPG and 21 DK over the last ten games and was good against Missouri in the first matchup when he had 28 DK. Expect him to return value in this high-scoring matchup.
Anthony PoliteFSUDUKE470020.81490019.14
Though Florida State is led by Scottie Barnes and RaiQuan Gray offensively, this team offers plenty of DFS value - and finding bargains in the slate’s highest total is always a good strategy. Polite will provide a steady fantasy floor with his ancillary stats and upside to score in double figures. He’s averaging 19 DK over the last ten games and has shown the upside to go for 25+ DK if he’s scoring enough. You can also look at MJ Walker as an FSU value - as he’s also way too cheap on both sites. Both should not be priced in the 5k range right now and we should pounce.
Mark SmithMIZZUGA480017.61410015.87
Mizzou owns the highest team total on the slate - tied with Florida State - and we should be looking for multiple shares of this squad. Mark Smith is a solid value as a regular starter for the Tigers who can easily provide 4x to 5x return. He had 26 DK in the first matchup vs. Georgia as he stuffed the stat sheet and scored in double figures. Smith is averaging a respectable 18 DK over the last ten games and will benefit from this uptempo matchup to rack up ancillary stats. You could do a lot worse in the 5k range and below for salary-saver - and he’s still very underpriced on FD.
TJ MossSCARMISS410010.31  
South Carolina has been shuffling its starting lineup a lot recently - and Moss is the latest to benefit from more playing time. The sophomore started the past four games and has basically taken over Seventh Woods’ role and minutes. In these four starts, Moss has put up 14, 19, 19 and 15 DK and is stuffing the stat sheet in his notable uptick in minutes and offensive role. It’s clear the Gamecocks are already looking towards next season and trying to see what they have in younger players. Moss is one of those who’s benefiting and he’s way too cheap in the 4k range. He can easily provide 4x or 5x return at this bargain pricing.

Other Guards to Consider

  • Austin Reaves - Oklahoma ($9,500 DK / $8,000 FD)

  • Sahvir Wheeler - Georgia ($8,900 DK / $7,700 FD)

  • Myreon Jones - Penn State ($7,000 DK / $6,700 FD)

  • DJ Steward - Duke ($6,400 DK / $6,300 FD)

  • Elijah Harkless - Oklahoma ($6,400 DK / $4,900 FD)

  • Jarkel Joiner - Ole Miss ($5,200 DK Only)

  • M.J. Walker - Florida State ($5,100 DK / $5,100 FD)

  • Pelle Larsson - Utah ($4,800 DK Only)

  • Trae Hannibal - South Carolina ($4,600 DK Only)

 

Top Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Evan MobleyUSCUTAH870037.06  
Mobley has been a stud all season, but it’s now the postseason and the freshman center will be a clear focal point of the USC offense until it’s eliminated. He’s coming off a dominant double-double and 38 DK performance vs. UCLA in the season finale and he’s not far removed from being a regular threat to post 50 DK in any given game. Though he was a bit underwhelming in two games vs. Utah this year - expect Mobley to bounce back tonight with a ton of usage and shot volume for the Trojans’ attack. People might overlook him with so many other studs in play, but he could easily break the slate for GPP’s with a dominant outing.
Matthew HurtDUKEFSU850031.51750029.53
If Duke is going to continue its run in the ACC tourney, it’ll need to keep leaning on Matthew Hurt on the offensive end. That was exactly the case yesterday when Hurt scored 20 points vs. Louisville en route to the victory. In today’s matchup vs. Florida State, his three-point shooting will be especially valuable. FSU allows more points from the perimeter than the average team and Hurt is the Blue Devils’ best three-point threat - making 44% of his deep balls during conference play. Expect him to get heavy usage and shot volume on offense as Duke feeds their best player tonight.
Trayce Jackson-DavisIURU770036.31810034.15
If Indiana wants to get to the NCAA Tournament, it’ll have to go deep in the Big Ten bracket - and can only do so on the back of Jackson-Davis. The Hoosiers’ center is one of the best bigs in the country and has been the backbone of this offense all season. IU will certainly lean on TJD down low to assert his dominance on both ends - and it’s a matchup he’s had success against already. He had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 43 DK just a couple weeks ago vs. Rutgers and it’s a possibility he puts up similar numbers tonight.
Jalen WilsonKUOU760027.01560024.62
The biggest player absence on this slate is Kansas center David McCormack, who’s out for the entire Big 12 tournament due to COVID protocols. It remains to be seen which Jayhawk will enter the starting lineup in McCormack’s place, but we do know one thing - Jalen Wilson becomes much more important offensively. The 6-foot-8 freshman could play a ton at the five in small-ball lineups and he’s the only competent scoring big for Kansas now. Wilson put up 33, 44, 35, 42 and 29 DK points in five of the last six games vs. conference competition as he’s back in a high-usage role for KU. Expect him to be busy on both ends tonight with McCormack out. His FD price tag is especially attractive and should be popular in cash over there.
Day'Ron SharpeUNCVT600024.21610023.03
One of the key injuries to monitor tonight is the status of Tar Heels’ big man Garrison Brooks. The senior sat out last night with an ankle injury and should be deemed very questionable to play tonight. If he’s out again, expect Sharpe to continue in his high-usage role in the UNC frontcourt. The freshman Sharpe moved into the starting lineup with Brooks out and he took full advantage of the increased role. He dominated Notre Dame on both ends and finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for a slate-breaking DFS performance. We should expect him to be heavily involved once again if Brooks is out or at least limited - which seems likely.
 
Value Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Kobe BrownMIZZUGA440017.71450016.40
How about another affordable play from this Missouri-Georgia high-scoring matchup? Brown is a regular starter for the Tigers and he usually provides just enough ancillary stats to return value. He’s averaging 21 DK over the last ten games and was fantastic vs. Georgia in the first meeting - scoring 21 points and 35 DK. Yes, that performance was possible due to Jeremiah Tilmon sitting out - but it’s still encouraging to see those numbers in this same matchup. Smith has still put up 26, 23 and 25 DK in three of the last four games even with Tilmon back. He’s a great bargain at sub-5k in this high total scenario.
Jerome HunterIURU440011.75410010.68
Indiana continues to deal with some key injuries and it’s resulted in Jerome Hunter moving into a bigger role. The sophomore has started the last three games with Armaan Franklin out - and we should expect him to remain amongst the starters with Franklin doubtful tonight. Hunter has put up 12, 12 and 21 DK in those three starts and is doing just enough to return value. He won’t have a large offensive role with Trayce Jackson-Davis and others still healthy, but getting 4x return is definitely in the cards at these bargain prices.
Tyler WahlWISCPSU420016.2430015.24
Though Wisconsin is mostly led by D’Mitrik Trice and Micah Potter, the Badgers’ role players are still way underpriced for DFS purposes. Wahl is one of those in the 4k range who could easily return 4x or 5x value at his ceiling. The sophomore wing is a regular starter who’s averaging 16 DK over the last ten games and went off for 33 DK and a double-double in a previous meeting vs. Penn State. That upside alone puts him firmly in play tonight as we’d gladly take that in GPP’s if it means we fit in another stud.
Mitch LightfootKUOU41008.137007.29
Lightfoot is the most likely candidate to move into the Kansas starting lineup with David McCormack out. The senior is the only true center on the Jayhawks’ roster and brings some veteran experience to the position. There is risk here, though, as Lightfoot could only play 20 minutes or less - even if he starts - as Kansas goes with small-ball lineups. Still, the upside to provide 4x or 5x value is possible if he’s doing just enough stats-wise in his new starting role. The price tags are way too cheap to ignore in GPP’s if Lightfoot ends up starting in McCormack’s place.

Other Forwards to Consider

  • RaiQuan Gray - Florida State ($8,300 DK / $6,600 FD)

  • Mark Williams - Duke ($8,200 DK / $5,700 FD)

  • Armando Bacot - North Carolina ($7,000 DK / $5,500 FD)

  • Micah Potter - Wisconsin ($6,900 DK / $7,300 FD)

  • Adama Sanogo - Connecticut ($5,000 DK Only)

  • Micah Peavy - Texas Tech ($4,200 DK / $4,000 FD)

  • Kur Kuath - Oklahoma ($3,900 DK / $4,400 FD)

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 as your own DFS lineups.
DK Cash FD Cash
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
GJames BouknightCONNDPU32.35$8,400 GDru SmithMIZZUGA26.38$6,400
Pivot     $8,400PivotAustin ReavesOUKU31.28$8,000
GMarcus GarrettKUOU24.48$6,600 GScottie BarnesFSUDUKE23.95$6,300
Pivot     $6,600Pivot     
GTJ MossSCARMISS10.31$4,100 GMarcus GarrettKUOU22.88$5,900
Pivot     $4,100Pivot     
FTrayce Jackson-DavisIURU36.31$7,700 GMark SmithMIZZUGA15.87$4,100
PivotEvan MobleyUSCUTAH37.06$8,700$8,700Pivot     
FJalen WilsonKUOU27$7,600 FTrayce Jackson-DavisINDRUT34.14$8,100
Pivot     $7,600Pivot     
FDay'Ron SharpeUNCVT24.2$6,000 FMatthew HurtDUKEFSU29.53$7,500
PivotKobe BrownMIZZUGA17.71$4,400$4,400Pivot     
UtilAnthony PoliteFSUDUKE20.81$4,700 FJalen WilsonKUOU24.61$5,600
Pivot     $4,700Pivot     
UtilMark SmithMIZZUGA17.61$4,800 UtilDay'Ron SharpeUNCVT23.02$6,100
PivotK.D. JohnsonUGAMIZZ15.5$5,500$5,500PivotTyler WahlWISPSU15.24$4,300
    Total$49,900     Total$50,000
   Pivot Total$50,000    Pivot Total$49,800
             
DK GPP FD GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
GDru SmithMIZZUGA28.53$8,100 GSahvir WheelerUGAMIZZ28.24$7,700
PivotSahvir WheelerUGAMIZZ31.5$8,900$8,900Pivot     
GScottie BarnesFSUDUKE25.36$7,300 GAustin ReavesOUKU31.28$8,000
Pivot     $7,300Pivot     
GDevontae ShulerMISSSCAR27.4$7,200 GMyreon JonesPSUWIS23.44$6,700
Pivot     $7,200PivotDJ StewardDUKEFSU22.54$6,300
FMatthew HurtDUKEFSU31.51$8,500 GAnthony PoliteFSUDUKE19.13$4,900
PivotArmando BacotUNCVT24.45$7,000$7,000Pivot     
FJerome HunterIURU11.75$4,400 FK.D. JohnsonUGAMIZZ20.91$5,300
Pivot     $4,400Pivot     
FTyler WahlWISCPSU16.2$4,200 FRaiQuan GrayFSUDUKE26.45$6,600
Pivot     $4,200Pivot     
UtilMitch LightfootKUOU8.09$4,100 FMark WilliamsDUKEFSU16.65$5,700
Pivot     $4,100Pivot     
UtilDay'Ron SharpeUNCVT24.21$6,000 UtilElijah HarklessOUKU19.36$4,900
PivotMicah PotterWISCPSU24.63$6,900$6,900PivotArmando BacotUNCVT23.68$5,500
    Total$49,800     Total$49,800
   Pivot Total$50,000    Pivot Total$50,000