DFS tournament expert Brian Healy gives his ranked plays for NBA GPPs on tonight’s three-game slate!!
What’s going on Mafia? A very nice three game slate tonight and the sites have some nice contests in their lobbies, so let’s get right into it.
Players are based on FD pricing/positions. Plays noted with (DK) are notably good plays on Fanduel.
PG:
- Dennis Schroder
- Cory Joseph
- De’Aaron Fox
- Kendrick Nunn
- Alex Caruso (DK)
SG:
- James Harden
- Fred VanVleet
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Tyler Herro
SF:
- LeBron James
- Khris Middleton
- Jimmy Butler
- Pat Connaughton
- Norman Powell (If Lowry out)
PF:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Bam Adebayo
- Kyle Kuzma
- Jeff Green
- Nemanja Bjelica
C:
- Hassan Whiteside
- Chris Boucher
- DeAndre Jordan
- Montrezl Harrell
Fanduel:
Top Stud over $8k: LeBron James
Top Value under $5k: Cory Joseph
FD Core: LBJ, Haliburton, Middleton
Draftkings:
Top Stud over $8k: LeBron James
Top Value under $5k: Hassan Whiteside
DK Core: LBJ, Whiteside, Joseph
Slate Notes:
- Top Game Stack:
- Toronto @ Milwaukee: Two teams I’m expecting some big minutes from their stars. Giannis and/or Middleton studs to grab on the bucks with Forbes (DK) or DiVincenzo as the secondary pieces. On the Raptors side, FVV and/or Lowry with a Siakam or Norm Powell (if OG remains out).
- Key News to watch for:
- Kyle Lowry: If he sits FVV is main beneficiary and Powell’s role/minutes will be secure enough to make him a GPP play. Chris Boucher will also become a very strong tournament play.
- Potential Slate Edge:
- Chris Boucher – if Lowry out, look for an expanded/more secure role for Boucher.
General Thoughts/Strategy:
- Chalk: Unlike other sports, chalk in NBA is not always a bad thing, even in GPP’s. I’m much more willing to play a 40% owned James Harden than I am any baseball player at that ownership. NBA is far more predictable, especially those with established roles as we progress through the season.
