The Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs begin with Game 1 in Oklahoma City on Monday. DraftKings continues to offer huge contests for DFS players, so let’s dive into two of my favorite bargain plays for this Showdown slate.
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C Jaylin Williams ($2,400 CPT, $1,600 FLEX)
Backup center Jaylin Williams has scored double-digit FPTS in five of eight games for the Thunder this postseason, including two performances over 20 FPTS. He should see 10 to 15 minutes off the bench on Monday, which is more than enough time for Williams to outproduce his low salary. He is averaging 1.0 FPTS per minute this season and has had some great moments against the Spurs.
Williams scored 12.3, 37.5, and 51.5 FPTS across three regular-season meetings with the Spurs. While that final explosion came when he started in place of an injured Chet Holmgren, the first two showings came in a similar role to the one he should embrace in Game 1. Williams should provide double-digit fantasy points once again, and a 20-plus FPTS outing isn’t out of the question.
SF/PF Alex Caruso ($6,000 CPT, $4,000 FLEX)
Alex Caruso also had some strong performances against the Spurs during the regular season. He scored 32 and 24.5 FPTS in two of four matchups with the rival squad. Caruso now enters this series on the heels of a 20.5 FPTS showing in Game 4 against the Lakers.
The terrific defender has exceeded 20 FPTS in four of his last six contests. Caruso is also logging 21.3 minutes per game and shooting 48% from the field in the playoffs. Caruso is amassing 0.8 FPTS per minute this season, and he is an excellent bargain for this Showdown slate at only $4,000.
