Round 1, Game On: NBA Playoffs – DFS Insight & Analysis for Day 6 Matchups

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Get ready for a wild ride, sports fans! Three matchups are about to hit the court, kicking off with the 76ers vs. Nets showdown at 07:30 PM EST in the Barclays Center. The Kings and Warriors are primed to light up the scoreboard, but the 76ers and Nets might just keep it cool with a defensive battle. It's time to bring your DFS strategy to the next level, so follow our insider analysis and bold predictions to give yourself the best shot at victory. Let's ball out!

Top Stars On The Main Slate

Domantas Sabonis ($9000/DK) was so-so in his last game, puttin up 24 points, 4 assists, and 9 rebounds while shooting 8-12 from the field in 40 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Warriors ranked #7 in the league against the C, allowing 44.1dfs per game or -2.9 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 38.2DK and 37.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.2.

Stephen Curry ($9700/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 28 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 6-8 from the field in 41 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #20 in the league against the PG, allowing 49.4dfs per game or +1.6 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 42.5DK and 38.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.

Kevin Durant ($9600/DK) put in a just-alright outing in his last game, puttin up 25 points, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 10-15 from the field in 44 minutes against the Clippers. Today he faces the Clippers ranked #21 in the league against the PF, allowing 44.6dfs per game or +2.0 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 50.7DK and 49.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.

Joel Embiid ($10700/DK) had a mediocre performance in his last game, puttin up 20 points, 7 assists, and 19 rebounds while shooting 6-10 from the field in 37 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Nets ranked #23 in the league against the C, allowing 57.3dfs per game or +3.9 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 45.2DK and 45.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.2.

Standout Mid-Value Players

Norman Powell ($4900/DK) was meh in his last game, puttin up 12 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 4-8 from the field in 28 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Suns ranked #11 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 43.1 per game which is -1.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 27.4DK and 28.6FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.6.

Andrew Wiggins ($6300/DK) delivered a nothing-special performance in his last game, puttin up 22 points, 0 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 7-11 from the field in 39 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #17 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.9 per game which is +0.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 35.4DK and 35.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.6.

Ivica Zubac ($5300/DK) struggled in his last game, scoring only 8 points, 0 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 2-7 from the field in 29 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Suns ranked #6 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 48.8 per game which is -4.7 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 23.6DK and 23.3FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.4.

Spencer Dinwiddie ($7100/DK) was a complete bust in his last game, scoring only 12 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while shooting 4-11 from the field in 41 minutes against the 76ers. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #1 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 40.2 per game which is -7.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 32.0DK and 31.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.

Russell Westbrook ($8000/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 28 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds while shooting 7-13 from the field in 36 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Suns ranked #22 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 49.8 per game which is +2.0 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 45.8DK and 46.1FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.7.

Cheap Value Players

Donte DiVincenzo ($4300/DK) was a complete bust in his last game, scoring only 0 points, 1 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 13 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #17 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 44.9 per game +0.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 20.9DK and 20.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.9.

Gary Payton ($4400/DK) had a sick game in his last outing, dropping 13 points, dishing out 0 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 3-3 from the field in 27 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #20 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 49.4 per game +1.6 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 23.8DK and 25.2FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.4.

Terance Mann ($4000/DK) had a stinker of a game in his last outing, scoring only 10 points, 0 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 1-1 from the field in 26 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Suns ranked #10 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 40.9 per game -1.7 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 12.6DK and 11.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.1.

Bones Hyland ($3600/DK) had a game to forget in his last outing, scoring only 6 points, 0 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 2-3 from the field in 14 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Suns ranked #11 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 43.1 per game -1.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 12.2DK and 11.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 3.4.

Mason Plumlee ($3700/DK) was a complete bust in his last game, scoring only 2 points, 0 assists, and 2 rebounds while shooting 0-0 from the field in 14 minutes against the Suns. Today he faces the Suns ranked #6 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 48.8 per game -4.7 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 16.1DK and 16.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.3.

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Today's NBA Matchups

Philadelphia 76ers -5.0 vs Brooklyn Nets +5.0
Expect a highly competitive game as the 76ers with a 2-0 record battle the sputtering Nets who hold a 0-2 record in Brooklyn. 76ers boast a dominant #3 defense, while they field a bottom-tier offense. Nets have a defense that is middle-of-the-pack, while they field a bottom-tier offense.

Nets hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
76ers hit the over 12 out of the last 15 games

Sacramento Kings +6.0 vs Golden State Warriors -6.0
The battle lines are drawn as the Kings with a 2-0 record square off against the underwhelming Warriors and their 0-2 record in Golden State. Kings are struggling as a #19 ranked defense, while they field a dangerous offense. Warriors field a respectable defense, while they are the most potent offense in the league. The Kings are one of the top teams in the NBA at generating DFS points at a whopping 239 per game which is 2.8% above the NBA avg. The Warriors put up a bunch of points ranking #1 in the league at scoring with 122.2 points per game which is 6.3% above the NBA avg.

Warriors hit the over 8 out of the last 15 games
Kings hit the over 7 out of the last 15 games

Phoenix Suns -7.5 vs Los Angeles Clippers +7.5
The stage is set for a thrilling matchup as the Suns brings their 1-1 record to Los Angeles to take on the inconsistent Clippers and their 1-1 record. Suns possess a top-10 defense, while they are known for their high-powered offense. Clippers field a respectable defense, while they are struggling with a #17 ranked offense.

Clippers hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games
Suns hit the over 10 out of the last 15 games

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