Only three games taking place, but still plenty of solid gpp’s in the lobbies tonight. Below is a breakdown of the three games, as well as an example gpp lineup for FD and DK which will be posted roughly two hours before lock time.

Milwaukee @ Boston -3   Total: 204.5

The Bucks were able to win both of their home games in order to tie up the series at two before heading in to a key matchup at Boston tonight.  This is the only game that does not have a double digit point spread.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has led the Bucks in this series with at least 27 actual points in the non-three blowout games, including playing at least 40 minutes in all three.  He had his two best games of the series in Boston, and will be expected to carry the load again tonight. Khris Middleton is the other top Bucks player to target, as he’s scored at least 23 actual by shooting over 55% in every game so far.  With Eric Bledsoe struggling, and Henson out, Jabari Parker and Thon Maker both make for solid value plays. Parker has gone for 31 and 40 FD points over his last two games, and makes for a sneaky pivot off the top PF options on FD. Maker is a PF/C option on DK, but being center only on FD makes him best used as a pivot off of Embiid.

Boston may have Marcus Smart back, but not sure how much of an impact he can have after being out so long.  Jalen Brown is affordable across the board, and coming off a career high 34 point game three. That was his second game of at least 30 actual in the series, and has taken at least 19 FGA in the three non-blowout games.  After Brown, I’m not really sure which one of the other Boston players can go big tonight, but not against any of them as well. Al Horford would be my play, as many will likely spend up for Embiid, or down to Maker.


Miami @ Philadelphia -10  Total: 211.5

Philly has now gone up 3-1 after a very physical 106-102 win.  Except this game to stay physical tonight, but feel like the Philly crowd will make sure they close this game out at home tonight.  Ben Simmons received his triple double last game, and has hit for at least 50 DK points in all four games. Joel Embiid has not shot the ball well since returning, but played at least 30 minutes in each game, while going a combined 20-28 from the free throw line.  Add in his four blocks and a steal average, and those 15 FD points alone could outscore most of the other center options outside of Horford, and maybe Whiteside. Saric and Ilyasova look to now be splitting their court time, while both J.J. Redick and Marco Belinelli continue to have solid upside for their position and price points.  Robert Covington is not a sexy pick, but he continues to hit for 20 plus fantasy points.

I don’t want to say ignore the Heat tonight, but out of the six games, they are my least favorite.  James Johnson and Kelly Olynyk are dependent on Whiteside, and plus Johnson could easily pick up some tech’s if this game gets out of hand early.  Dwyane Wade took 22 FGA last game, and may be the best Heat option tonight. Philly has outscored the Heat by 42 points over the fourth quarter in this series, and don’t see much changing tonight.


San Antonio @ Golden State -11  Total: 204.5

The Spurs survived elimination at home with a 103-90 win.  I think Golden State coasted a little too much, but will go back to blowing out the Spurs to finish off this series tonight.  Kevin Durant had his most active game of the series in game four, as he hit for at least 32 points for the second time this series.  I’m not sure how much he’ll be needed, and works best as a pivot off of Philly. Draymond Green was an assist shy last game of a triple double, but did reach at least 40 DK points for the third time in the four games.  Klay Thompson and Shaun Livingston would be my only other two targets from the Warriors. They got hammered by the three point shot in game 3, but outscored the Spurs 105-60 from behind the arch over the first three games.

I’m not sure Golden State will let the Spurs go 15-28 from three point land tonight, which includes LaMarcus Aldridge.  He went 3-3 in game four, which was after going 0-5 over his previous nine games dating back to the regular season. Aldridge works as a pivot from the other top priced options, while Patty Mills and Manu Ginobili make for solid value plays.  Ginobili carries more risk, but may also be more popular due to his price. Rudy Gay has been a favorite of mine during this series, but not sure if his price will work when lineup building.