The Slate
Games Ranked by O/U
- LSU vs Alabama- 1:00pm ESPN- 158.5
- Ohio St vs Illinois- 3:30pm CBS- 151
- Cincinnati vs Houston- 3:15 ESPN- 135.5
- VCU at St. Bonaventure- 12:00pm CBS- 128.5
| Top Guards | |||||||
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
| Ayo Dosunmu | IL | OSU | 8800 | 38.91 | 8900 | 35.86 | |
| Ayo Dosunmu's first game back after breaking his nose against Michigan St was against the Buckeyes. Ayo was goodbut not his normal self finishing with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assissts. It seems he has gotten used to the mask as he has dominated this Big Ten Tournament posting a total of 41 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists in two games. Going against OSU's 75th ranked defense according to KenPOm with a title on the line, expect dosunum to rise to the occasion. | |||||||
| Nah'Shon Hyland | VCU | STBON | 8600 | 32.76 | |||
| If you have yet to see Nah'Shon "Bones" Hyland play suggest you tune into A10 Championship today because he's a stud. The A-10 POY has also had a nice A10 Tournament to this point averaging 21 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.5 apg and 2 spg. In two games against the Bonnies this year Bones has averaged 19 ppg, 6 rpg, and 1.5 apg. His price does scary me with the A10 title game being the lowest projected score on the slate but consider Bones Hyland because there is no one in the A10 that can slow him down. | |||||||
| Cameron Thomas | LSU | BAMA | 7600 | 31.40 | 7000 | 29.16 | |
| Cam Thomas has made a living scoring the basketball this year. In 26 games this season, the freshman guard has scored under 20 points only 5 times. In a game that is expected to be a track meet to crown a champ in the SEC dont expect Thomas to go under 20. So far in the SEC Tournament, Cam is averaging 19.5 ppg. Think Thomas is a great play on either platforms and in any contest. | |||||||
| DeJon Jarreau | UH | CINCY | 7400 | 25.80 | 7400 | 25.52 | |
| While Quentin Grimes is a fantastic player think I like his teammate DeJon Jarreau a little more today. Jarreau has posted 35+ fantasy points in 3 of his last 4 games and he's a guy that stuffs the stat sheet. Jarreau averages 11.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.4 spg. Would expect Cincy will try and make this a grind it out game and that could suit a guy who can do a bit of everything like Jarreau. In the lone game against the Bearcats this year Jarreau put up 25.8 fantasy points in DraftKings and 24.5 points in FanDuel. A nice paydown option could be Marcus Sasser ($5600 DK / $5400 FD). | |||||||
| Value Guards | |||||||
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
| John Petty Jr. | BAMA | LSU | 6300 | 25.87 | 6200 | 23.42 | |
| John Petty Jr. has presents great value on this slate because of his high floor and steady play. Petty Jr has posted 20+ fantasy points in 6 consecutive games. In two games against LSU this season, Petty Jr is averaging 15 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.5 apg and 1.5 spg. LSU ranks 125th in KenPom's adjusted defensive efficiency. Going with a senior guard in a championship game paid of yesterday so I'm riding it again. Also consider Petty Jr's teammate Jaden Shackelford ($5500 DK / $4800 FD). | |||||||
| Trent Frazier | IL | OSU | 4900 | 21.10 | 4900 | 19.21 | |
| Trent Frazier has actually struggled against the Buckeyes this year averaging 5.5 ppg, 1 rpg and 3 apg in two contests. In the two games of the Big Ten Tournament Frazier has averaged 20.55 fantasy points in DK and 19.95 points in FD. Those are solid numbers for the $4900 pricetag. Also OSU's defense ranks 75th per KenPom, so Im going to chalk up the previous two games against the Buckeyes as off nights. Fraizer could give great value in either platform. | |||||||
| David DeJulius | CINCY | UH | 4200 | 22.9 | 5700 | 21.37 | |
| In a strange turn of events Cincy's David DeJulius opted back into the season for the AAC Tournament after opting out in late February. DeJulius only played 8 minutes in the opener but logged 23 against Wichita St, showing he is gaining trust back with the team. On the year DeJulius is averaging 9.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg and 4.3 apg. This is a bit of a dice throw play but could pay huge dividends, especially in DraftKings with a $4200 pricetag. | |||||||
Other Guards to Consider
- Duane Washington Jr- Ohio St- $7500 DK / $5600 FD
- Javonte Smart- LSU- $6600 DK / $6500 FD
- Jaden Shackleford- Alabama- $5500 DK / $4800 FD
- Andre Curbelo- Illinois- $5400 DK / $5000 FD
| Top Forwards | |||||||
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
| Kofi Cockburn | IL | OSU | 8500 | 32.91 | 7100 | 30.68 | |
| Kofi Cockburn should be able to dominate this Big Ten Championship matchup against the Buckeyes. Ohio St just doesnt have the forwards to matchup with Cockburn's size and physicality. With Kyle Young out for the Buckeyes, it only makes his matchup better. Full disclosure he really didn't fully take advantage of the matchup in two games this year, averaging 13.5 ppg and 8.5 rpg but again no one should be able to stop him down low. Cockburn is an absolute must play in FanDuel at only $7100. | |||||||
| Osun Osunniyi | STBON | VCU | 8300 | 32.43 | |||
| St. Bonaventure should have the advantage down low against VCU in the A-10 Championship game. Osun Osunniyi is a great option this week with his high floor due to his consistant numbers scoring and rebounding. On the year Osunniyi is averaging 10.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.4 apg,2.8 bpg against VCU he is averaging 10 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 3 apg and 3.5 bpg. His ability as a rim protector solidifies himself as a top forward. This game is expected to be lower scoring, which bodes well for a guy who can make an impact in several categories. | |||||||
| Trendon Watford | LSU | BAMA | 7800 | 32.70 | 7900 | 30.29 | |
| Trendon Watford has a great matchup today against Alabama, as the Crimson Tide dont have the size and physicallity down low to deal with the sophomore forward. In two games against Alabama this year Watford is averaging 10 ppg, 8.5 rpg and 3 apg. In those two games though LSU was routed by Alabama. With the championship on the line and a guaranteed spot at an NCAA Tournament birth look for Will Wade to try and get Watford more paint touches in this one. | |||||||
| E.J. Liddell | OSU | IL | 7700 | 29.50 | 7700 | 27.89 | |
| Despite having to deal with Kofi Cockburn, E.J. Liddell has still found a way to dominate the Fighting Illini this season. Liddell is averaging 22.5 ppg and 5.5 rpg in two games against Illinois this season. The Buckeyes are going to really need to lean on his scoring with a Big Ten title and a potential 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament on the line. | |||||||
| Justin Gorham | HOU | CINCY | 6500 | 24.71 | 5900 | 23.02 | |
| Justin Gorham has established himself as Houston's go to big, logging 30+ minutes in 3 straight games and 4 of 5. He has also scored in double-figures in 4 consecutive games. In the only matchup against Cincy this year he posted 9 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist. However with Coach Sampson leaning on Gorham more, especially in this tournament, expect him to have a bounce back game in this one. | |||||||
| Value Forwards | |||||||
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG | |
| Tari Eason | CINCY | UH | 6100 | 20.70 | 5000 | 19.07 | |
| While Justin Gorham has established himself, the forwards on Houston arent that big and physical. Their size is definitely an achilles heal of the Houston Cougars. Look for Cincy to try and exploit that with Tari Eason. The freshman big is averaging 7.3 ppg and 5.9 rpg on the year. He could present steady value in this slate, especially in FanDuel. | |||||||
| Jalen Adaway | STBON | VCU | 6000 | 23.8 | |||
| Really like Jalen Adaway's value in DK today, as a guard that can score and rebound at a relatively cheap price. Adaway is averaging 12.4 ppg and 6.4 rpg for the Bonnies in his junior season. He has also given VCU fits this year averaging 16 ppg, 6.5 rpg, and 2 apg in two games. Definitely consider him in your DK lineup. | |||||||
| Seth Towns | OSU | IL | 3900 | 7.53 | 3500 | 6.97 | |
| With Kyle Young out Harvard grad transfer Seth Towns has been the next man up. The Columbus native hasn't lit the world on fire but has put up solid fantasy numbers in the Big Ten Tournament (17.05 fppg DK / 15.55 fppg FD). At a pricetag below $4000 he is a great play for cash games in both DraftKings and FanDuel. | |||||||
| Giorgi Bezhanishvili | IL | OSU | 3400 | 9.64 | 3800 | 8.98 | |
| This is definitely a dart throw but again Illinois should have a serious advantage down low against the Buckeyes. The man that spells Kofi Cockburn, Girogi Bezhanishvili, could have a good night. He only averages 14.7 mpg so he may not get a huge opporunity but is averaging 5.5 ppg in two games against Ohio St this year. His freshman year he had good success against Ohio St, averaging 9 ppg and 6 rpg. | |||||||
Other Forwards to Consider
- Darius Days- LSU- $7100 DK / $6800 FD
- Hason Ward- VCU- $6200 DK
- Vince Williams Jr.- VCU- $5200 DK
- Adam Miller- Illinois- $4000 DK / $4100 FD
Example Lineups
The Example Lineups are meant to show roster construction based on players mentioned in the Playbook. They are not meant to be plugged and played.
| DK Cash | FD Cash | ||||||||||
| Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary | Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary |
| G | Trent Frazier | IL | OSU | 21.08 | $4,900 | G | Trent Frazier | IL | OSU | 19.21 | $4,900 |
| ????Pivot | David DeJulius | CINCY | UH | 22.9 | $4,200 | ????Pivot | |||||
| G | Jaden Shackelford | BAMA | LSU | 23.65 | $5,500 | G | Jaden Shackelford | BAMA | LSU | 21.79 | $4,800 |
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| G | Cameron Thomas | LSU | BAMA | 31.4 | $7,600 | G | Duane Washington Jr. | OSU | IL | 22.62 | $5,600 |
| ????Pivot | ????Pivot | David DeJulius | CINCY | UH | 21.37 | $5,700 | |||||
| F | Kofi Cockburn | IL | OSU | 32.91 | $8,500 | G | Cameron Thomas | LSU | BAMA | 29.16 | $7,000 |
| ????Pivot | E.J. Liddell | OSU | IL | 29.54 | $7,700 | ????Pivot | DeJon Jarreau | UH | CINCY | 25.52 | $7,400 |
| F | Seth Towns | OSU | IL | 7.50 | $3,900 | F | Kofi Cockburn | IL | OSU | 30.68 | $7,100 |
| ????Pivot | Giorgi Bezhanishvili | IL | OSU | 9.64 | $3,400 | ????Pivot | |||||
| F | Vince Williams Jr. | VCU | STBON | 22.46 | $5,200 | F | Seth Towns | OSU | IL | 6.97 | $3,500 |
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| Util | Jalen Adaway | STBON | VCU | 23.84 | $6,000 | F | Trendon Watford | LSU | BAMA | 30.29 | $7,900 |
| ????Pivot | Nah'Shon Hyland | VCU | STBON | 32.76 | $8,600 | ????Pivot | E.J. Liddell | OSU | IL | 27.89 | $7,700 |
| Util | Osun Osunniyi | STBON | VCU | 32.43 | $8,300 | Util | Ayo Dosunmu | IL | OSU | 35.86 | $8,900 |
| ????Pivot | Trendon Watford | LSU | BAMA | 32.68 | $7,800 | ????Pivot | |||||
| Total | $49,900 | Total | $49,700 | ||||||||
| Pivot Total | $50,000 | Pivot Total | $50,000 | ||||||||
| DK GPP | FD GPP | ||||||||||
| Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary | Pos. | Player | Team | Opp | FPPG | Salary |
| G | Jalen Adaway | STBON | VCU | 23.84 | $6,000 | G | Cameron Thomas | LSU | BAMA | 29.16 | $7,000 |
| ????Pivot | ????Pivot | Javonte Smart | LSU | BAMA | 25.87 | $6,500 | |||||
| G | Trent Frazier | IL | OSU | 21.08 | $4,900 | G | Duane Washington Jr. | OSU | IL | 22.62 | $5,600 |
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| G | John Petty Jr. | BAMA | LSU | 25.87 | $6,300 | G | John Petty Jr. | BAMA | LSU | 23.42 | $6,200 |
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| F | Darius Days | LSU | BAMA | 26.37 | $7,100 | G | Andre Curbelo | IL | OSU | 19.18 | $5,000 |
| ????Pivot | Justin Gorham | UH | CINCY | 24.71 | $6,500 | ????Pivot | |||||
| F | Tari Eason | CINCY | UH | 20.7 | $6,100 | F | Kofi Cockburn | IL | OSU | 30.68 | $7,100 |
| ????Pivot | Justice Sueing | OSU | IL | 21.90 | $5,600 | ????Pivot | |||||
| F | Vince Williams Jr. | VCU | STBON | 22.46 | $5,200 | F | Tari Eason | CINCY | UH | 19.07 | $5,000 |
| ????Pivot | ????Pivot | ||||||||||
| Util | E.J. Liddell | OSU | IL | 29.54 | $7,700 | F | Trendon Watford | LSU | BAMA | 30.29 | $7,900 |
| ????Pivot | ????Pivot | Darius Days | LSU | BAMA | 24.06 | $6,800 | |||||
| Util | Javonte Smart | LSU | BAMA | 28.74 | $6,600 | Util | Justin Gorham | UH | CINCY | 23.07 | $5,900 |
| ????Pivot | Cameron Thomas | LSU | BAMA | 31.4 | $7,600 | ????Pivot | E.J. Liddell | OSU | IL | 27.89 | $7,700 |
| Total | $49,900 | Total | $49,700 | ||||||||
| Pivot Total | $49,800 | Pivot Total | $49,900 | ||||||||