On the menu for Wednesday night is a two-game NBA playoff slate. DraftKings continues to offer huge tournaments for DFS players and below are some of my favorite targets at each position.
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Guard
Stud
James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks, $8,300
Harden is underpriced for his upside with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined. With the forward inactive for Sunday’s Game 4 in Dallas, Harden was spectacular in the huge win for the Clippers, posting 56 DKFP across 40 minutes, while shooting 71% from the field. The former MVP now owns an outstanding true shooting percentage of 73.1% this postseason and is providing 52.5 DKFP per game in the two playoff games Leonard has missed.
Looking to take a 3-2 lead in this series, Harden should top 50 DKFP in Wednesday’s Game 5.
Other Options: Luka Doncic ($11,800), Kyrie Irving ($8,800)
Value
Terance Mann, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks, $4,400
Mann is also a great target from the Clippers with Leonard injured. In the two games this series that the veteran has missed, Mann has scored 23.5 DKFP in 37 minutes per game, which is a huge upgrade from the 22 minutes per game he has seen in the two games Leonard has been active for this postseason.
Mann is simply too cheap for his expected role and is one of the best values on the slate.
Other Options: Derrick White ($6,600), Delon Wright ($4,100)
Forward
Stud
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, $7,700
Brown is too cheap for life without Kristaps Porzingis (calf). The big man will miss Wednesday’s Game 5 in Boston and with Porzingis inactive this season, Brown has been excellent, scoring 42.3 DKFP per game (19 games). With Porzingis off the court this season, Brown’s usage increases by 1.9 percentage points to 31.1% and he contributes 1.2 DKFP per minute.
The All-Star has a ceiling near 50 DKFP in this potential series clincher for the Celtics and could get slightly overlooked, with many great targets in this price range.
Other Options: Jayson Tatum ($9,700), Paul George ($8,100)
Value
Caleb Martin, Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, $5,400
With Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terry Rozier (neck) out, and Jaime Jacquez Jr. (hip) exiting early in the second half, Martin stepped up for the Heat on Monday, delivering 32.75 DKFP in 37 minutes. The veteran saw a 19.2% usage rate in the loss and took a series-high 14 shots. Now, with Butler, Rozier and Jacquez Jr. all ruled out for Wednesday’s win-or-go-home Game 5 in Boston, Martin should be forced to handle a huge role, that isn’t reflected in this current salary.
Another effort over 30 DKFP is possible for Martin and he is one of the better values available for this short slate.
Other Options: PJ Washington Jr. ($5,900), Haywood Highsmith ($4,500, better if starting), Derrick Jones Jr. ($4,300)
Center
Stud
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, $8,300
With the Heat depleted, Adebayo should do everything in his power to keep Miami’s season alive Wednesday. With Butler and Rozier inactive, and Jacquez exiting early Monday, Adebayo had his best outing of this series with Boston, finishing with 54.25 DKFP across 42 minutes. Adebayo’s usage rate has been at a team-high 30.2% with Butler, Rozier and Jacquez Jr. off the court this season – which is a 4.7 percentage point life from his season average – resulting in 1.3 DKFP per minute.
Adebayo has been more productive on the road this season and has the potential for another showing over 50 DKFP.
Value
Al Horford, Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, $5,500
Horford is a core play for this two-game slate as Porzingis’ replacement in the Celtics’ starting five. Horford has made 19 starts in place of Porzingis this season and has produced 29.9 DKFP per game in the starting role. Horford generates 1.0 DKFP per minute with Porzingis off the court and he will be needed for huge minutes to match up with Adebayo.
Horford should receive around 35 minutes of work and exceed five times value with the increased role.
Other Options: Ivica Zubac (6,300), Luke Kornet ($4,100), Dereck Lively II ($4,000)
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