THE SLATE

Games Ranked by O/U

LSU at #20 Arkansas- 2:00pm ESPN2- 161

Notre Dame at Boston College- 2:00pm – 149.5 *DraftKings ONLY*

Syracuse at Georgia Tech- 12:00pm ACCN- 144.5

#25 Tennessee at Auburn- 12:00pm ESPN- 144

Oklahoma St at #7 Oklahoma- 3:00pm ABC- 139

#3 Michigan at Indiana- 12:00pm FOX- 138.5

#5 Illinois at #23 Wisconsin- 2:00pm ESPN - 136.5

#14 Texas at #18 Texas Tech- 12:00pm CBS – 136

Marquette at UConn- 2:30pm FOX- 135.5

Ole Miss at Vanderbilt- 3:30pm SECN- 134 *DraftKings ONLY*

 

Top Guards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Scotty Pippen Jr.VANDMISS900034.99  
Need to check the injury report on this one. Scotty Pippen Jr. is suffering from a hip flexor that caused him to miss the game against Tennessee on Wednesday. If he does give it a go hes definitely worth a play. It isn't his name sake that interests me but rather his usage rate. Pippen Jr ranks 5th in the country in KenPom's possesion percentage (34.4). Despite having a tough matchup against the 17th team in KenPom's deffensive efficiency Pippen would be a worthy play if healthy. Jordan Wright ($5500) could be a nice value play as a paydown option if Pippen can't go.
Austin ReavesOUOKST850032.89750030.58
Love Austin Reaves for his high floor due to his scoring, rebounding and passing. Reaves leads the Sooner attack with 17.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 4.9 apg. In his last 5 games, Reaves has scored at least 28.5 fantasy points on both platforms. On top of that with other great guards on the slate his price is prett reasonable. He's a great GPP play.
Moses MoodyARKLSU780029.55680027.56
Moses Moody is a great play this week due to his matchup against LSU. The Tigers rank 152nd in KenPom's defensive efficiency rating, also with both teams ranking in the top-70 in adjusted tempo this should be a high scoring game. Moody has scored 38 points in his last two games despite shooting 6-of-26 from the floor. The reason being is Moody is fantastic at getting to the line, in his last 3 games he has attempted 32 free throws. Playing a bad defense maybe he can find the shooting stroke and have a huge day for the Razorbacks.
James BouknightCONNMU770033.22730030.24
UConn is a different team with a healthy James Bouknight. Since returning from a broken elbow, Bouknight has scored 59 points in three games. His long frame also make him a precense on the glass with 10 rebounds in each of his last two contests. Now he faces the Marquette team that he got injured against, expect Bouknight to put on a show.
        
Value Guards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Mac McClungTTUT670026.33650024.33
Even though he let us down in last Saturday's playbook I'm still going to ride the Mac McClung train. Last week was a tough matchup against a good defensive Kansas team. This weekend he draws a Texas Longhorns squad that he scored 22 points on earlier this season. With Texas Tech trying to avoid a 4-game losing streak and playing a home, I see value in Mac.
Courtney RameyUTTT610025.36560022.95
Courtney Ramey is starting to find his offense again for the Longhorns. He went for 28 points in 28 minutes, due to fouling out, against West Virginia. Against Kansas he managed 15 points, despite the Jayhawks owning 11th ranked defense according to Ken Pom. You could save $600 and go with Ramey over a guy like McClung.
Devan CambridgeAUBTENN470017.29420015.66
With Sharife Cooper out with injury, Devan Cambrdige is the biggest beneficiary. Since Cooper became eligible Cambridge has seen a dip in his playing time, but with Cooper off the court on Tuesday Cambridge logged 34 minutes. He also made the most of the opportunity with 14 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, and 1 steal. Think he is a great dart throw for cash games.

 

Other Guards to Consider

Prentiss Hubb- Notre Dame- $7900 DK

Jose Alvarado- Georgia Tech- $7600 DK / $7600 FD

Cam Thomas- LSU- $7100 DK / $6900 FD

Javonte Smart- LSU- $6900 DK / $6700 FD

Devontae Shuler- Ole Miss- $6200 DK

Jordan Wright- Vanderbilt- $5500 DK

Trent Frazier- Illinois- $5100 DK / $4800 FD

Chaundee Brown Jr- Michigan $4100 DK / $4400

 

Top Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Trayce Jackson-DavisIUMICH920037.89840035.63
Trayce Jackson-Davis is giving Luka Garza a run for his money as the best daily fantasy player in college hoops. In his last 4 games, TJD is averaging 24.5 ppg and 9.8 rpg. Jackson-Davis has yet to face the #6 ranked defense in Michigan but the guy is matchup proof. He is an excellent play on both contest types and platforms.
Moses WrightGTSYR890036.16830034.53
Teams aren't having a hard time scoring against Syracuse's pattented 2-3 zone this season, as the Orange rank 93rd in KenPom's adjusted defensive efficiency. Moses Wright should be able to dominate the paint for the Yellow Jackets. Moses is a fantastic fantasy performer in his own right, as he gives up a small amount of FPPG than Trayce Jackson-Davis and is $300 cheaper in DK, so could be a nice alternative.
Trendon WatfordLSUARK830032.60790030.27
Trendon Watford has a great matchup, in what should be a high scoring affair against Arkansas. The Razorbacks have some good athletes but don't have a guy that can matchup physically with Watford. He proved it in their first matchup of the season, he dominated with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Darius Days ($6300 DK/FD) also dominated against Arkansas with 18 points and 13 rebounds, he's a great paydown option.
Kofi CockburnILLWISC830032.60780031.33
When Illinois last squared off against Wisconsin, Kofi Cockburn was my highest rated forward in the playbook and boy did he deliver. Cockburn had 23 points and 14 rebounds against the Badgers. Again the Badgers have size but don't have the strength, size and athleticism of Cockburn down low. Also with Ayo's status unknown Cockburn may have to shoulder more of the scoring load.
Hunter DickinsonMICHIU770029.35710027.68
While Trayce Jackson-Davis is a top fantasy player, luckily it doesn't account for his interior defense because it is suspect. Consider this in the game against Rutgers Ron Harper Jr and Myles Johnson combined for 30 points and 18 rebounds. Against Michigan St Aaron Henry went for 27 points and 5 rebounds. In steps Hunter Dickinson, averaging 14.9 ppg and 7.8 rpg, who should have a good day against TJD and the Hoosiers.
 
Value Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Micah PotterWISCIL680024.30540022.34
Actually dont love his price in DraftKings but his recent play is the reason for the higher price. In his last two games, Micah Potter scored 42 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. He did struggle in his first game against Illinois so again don't love his price in DK but FD he's great value.
Dawson GarciaMUCONN620024.23550022.44
As a freshman going into the Dean Dome and going for 24 and 11 againt a good UNC frontcourt, Dawson Garcia's confidence has got to be at an all-time high. In his first game against Connecticut, Garcia went for 20 points and 11 rebounds against the Huskies. Garcia is a great value play this saturday.
Jaylin WilliamsAUBTENN560024.05530022.18
Jaylin Williams is another Auburn Tiger that will see an increased role due to the Cooper injury, thus is worth a look as a value play. Although he does face a Tennessee defense that ranks 3rd in KenPom in adjusted defensive efficiency.
Romello WhiteMISSVAND450021.73  
Romello White is a great dart throw for a cash game due to his matchup with Vanderbilt. The Commodores lost their star forward Dylan Disu for the season and Romello White should be able to live in the paint. Romello White hasnt been great after transferring from Arizona St but he is capable of putting up 30 and 10 like he did against Auburn 5 games ago.

 

Other Forwards to Consider

Nate Laszewski- Notre Dame- $7400 DK

Quincy Guerrier- Syracuse- $7200 DK / $7700 FD

Isaiah Livers- Michigan- $6700 DK / $7000 FD

Kalib Boone- Oklahoma St- $6400 DK / $4700 FD

Darius Days- LSU- $6300 DK / $6300 FD

Yves Pons- $5800 DK / $4900 FD

Greg Brown- Texas- $5500 DK / $5100 FD

Brady Manek- Oklahoma- $4600 DK / $5200 FD

Example Lineups

 

DK CashFD Cash
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalaryPos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
GJames BouknightCONNMARQ33.22$7,700GCourtney RameyUTTT22.95$5,600
PivotPrentiss HubbNDBC28.99$7,900Pivot     
GMoses MoodyARKLSU29.55$7,800GChaundee Brown Jr.MICHIU13.47$5,600
PivotJalen TateARKLSU25$6,300Pivot     
GDevan CambridgeAUBTENN17.29$4,700GTrent FrazierILLWIS19.27$4,800
Pivot     Pivot     
FKofi CockburnILWISC33.67$8,000GCade CunninghamOKSTOU31.81$8,000
Pivot     Pivot     
FBrady ManekOUOKST19.80$4,600FTrendon WatfordLSUARK30.27$7,900
Pivot     PivotDarius DaysLSUARK24.22$6,300
FRomello WhiteMISSVAND21.73$4,500FDawson GarciaMUCONN22.44$5,500
PivotYves PonsTENNAUB20.93$5,800Pivot     
UtilKalib BooneOKSTOU21.04$6,400FIsaiah LiversMICHIU26.44$7,000
Pivot     PivotTrayce Jackson-DavisIUMICH35.63$8,400
UtilDarius DaysLSUARK26.48$6,300UtilMoses MoodyARKLSU27.51$6,800
Pivot     Pivot     
    Total$50,000    Total$50,000
   Pivot Total$50,000   Pivot Total$49,800
            
DK GPPFD GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalaryPos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
GAustin ReavesOUOKST32.89$8,500GTrent FrazierILLWIS19.27$4,800
PivotCourtney RameyUTTT25.36$6,100Pivot     
GDevontae ShulerMISSVAND27.78$6,200GCam ThomasLSUARK28.40$6,900
Pivot     PivotJavonte SmartLSUARK26.44$6,700
GJavonte SmartLSUARK29.38$6,900GMoses MoodyARKLSU27.51$6,800
PivotCameron ThomasLSUARK30.64$7,100PivotJames BouknightCONNMU30.24$7,300
FKofi CockburnILWISC33.67$8,000GJaden SpringerTENNAUB21.48$5,700
PivotTrayce Jackson-DavisIUMICH37.89$9,200Pivot     
FIsaac LikekeleOKSTOU25.55$5,100FJaylin WilliamsAUBTENN22.18$5,300
Pivot     Pivot     
FJordan WrightVANDMISS18.48$5,500FMicah PotterWISILL22.34$5,400
PivotDarius DaysLSUARK26.48$6,300Pivot     
UtilDevan CambridgeAUBTENN17.29$4,700FTrayce Jackson-DavisIUMICH35.63$8,400
Pivot     PivotMoses WrightGTSYR34.53$8,300
UtilTrent FrazierILWISC21.28$5,100UtilMac McClungTTUT24.33$6,500
Pivot     Pivot     
    Total$49,800    Total$49,800
   Pivot Total$49,800   Pivot Total$50,000