A five-game, ten-team slate is on tap for Saturday across the NBA. Stars are set to take the floor, but there are several under the radar names worth watching as well. In other words, value can be had for fantasy basketball managers. Here are three players that are being slept on tonight in DFS contests.
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PG/SG Donte DiVincenzo, Minnesota Timberwolves ($5,000)
After getting suspended for one game due to an altercation, Donte DiVincenzo looked rusty on Thursday. The guard shot just one-for-nine from the field, finishing the day with 10.75 fantasy points. As bad as that outing was, it doesn’t take away from DDV’s recent success. Since January 1st, the 28-year-old has averaged 13.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
On this Timberwolves roster, it’s difficult for most players to consistently play 30+ minutes. Still, DiVincenzo might not need much time to make an impact on Saturday. Minnesota has an enticing matchup on deck tonight when they visit the tanking 76ers. This season, Philadelphia has allowed the second-highest three-point percentage (38.0%) and the second-most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards. A marksman such as DiVincenzo can quickly catch fire from deep against one of the NBA’s worst perimeter defenses.
PG Ryan Rollins, Milwaukee Bucks ($4,900)
Left without Damian Lillard (calf), the Bucks have been forced to use some lesser-known names in their back court. That includes Ryan Rollins; prior to Lillard’s injury, the third-year pro hadn’t done much in the NBA. However, he’s taken full advantage of this new opportunity. Over Milwaukee’s last five games, the guard has posted 16.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
What’s made Rollins’ recent run so remarkable is his efficiency. The 22-year-old has shot 66.7% from the field and 70.0% from three-point range since March 26th. He’ll look to continue that success tonight in Miami. The Heat have allowed opponents to hit the 12th-most three-pointers per game (13.7) this season. As long as the Bucks give their newest weapon enough minutes, he should deliver on this low salary.
SG/SF Tim Hardaway Jr., Detroit Pistons ($4,500)
The upstart Pistons have been carried by a young, up-and-coming roster. However, there are still a few veterans worth mentioning for Detroit. Tim Hardaway Jr. isn’t the most consistent player, but he’s been at his best recently. Over his last five appearances, the veteran has averaged 22.0 points on 52.2% shooting from the field (51.2 3PT%).
THJ is poised for another solid performance on Saturday. The Pistons will host the Grizzlies, a team that plays at the NBA’s fastest pace (103.32). That rapid tempo allows for extra possessions, and more production, for both sides. It helps that Memphis has allowed the tenth-most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards. On a hot streak, it’s difficult to fade Hardaway Jr. at a meager $4,500 salary.
