Round 1, Game On: NBA Playoffs Kickoff – DFS Insight & Analysis for Day 3 Matchups

Basketball fanatics, it's time to get pumped! Two games are ready to hit the hardwood, starting with the Nets vs. 76ers face-off at 07:30 PM EST at Wells Fargo Center. The Warriors and Kings are primed for a points explosion, but the Nets and 76ers might just keep it tight with a battle for every possession. It's time to take your DFS strategy to the next level. Check out our player breakdowns and fearless predictions to make sure your lineup is ready to rumble. Let's go!

Joel Embiid ($10600/DK) struggled in his last game, scoring only 26 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 6-11 from the field in 33 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Nets ranked #23 in the league against the C, allowing 58.2dfs per game or +4.6 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 52.3DK and 52.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.9.

Domantas Sabonis ($9300/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 12 points, 2 assists, and 16 rebounds while shooting 5-16 from the field in 35 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Warriors ranked #11 in the league against the C, allowing 45.7dfs per game or -1.2 less vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 41.7DK and 41.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.

Stephen Curry ($9600/DK) was pretty average in his last game, puttin up 30 points, 2 assists, and 6 rebounds while shooting 5-6 from the field in 37 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #16 in the league against the PG, allowing 48.8dfs per game or +0.8 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 44.5DK and 41.0FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.

James Harden ($9000/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 23 points, dishing out 13 assists, and pulling down 4 rebounds while shooting 1-8 from the field in 36 minutes against the Nets. Today he faces the Nets ranked #17 in the league against the SG, allowing 44.9dfs per game or +0.1 more vs average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 41.6DK and 39.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.6.

Kevin Huerter ($5000/DK) choked in his last game, scoring only 6 points, 2 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 3-7 from the field in 31 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Warriors ranked #6 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 41.9 per game which is -2.9 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 23.8DK and 24.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.

De'Aaron Fox ($8500/DK) was a force to be reckoned with in his last outing, dropping 38 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 1 rebounds while shooting 9-19 from the field in 40 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Warriors ranked #24 in the league against the PG, allowing an average of 50.1 per game which is +2.1 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 41.2DK and 40.9FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.8.

Kevon Looney ($5200/DK) had a ho-hum game in his last outing, puttin up 8 points, 2 assists, and 9 rebounds while shooting 2-2 from the field in 32 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #15 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 53.3 per game which is -0.3 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 28.8DK and 29.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.5.

Draymond Green ($6100/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 4 points, dishing out 11 assists, and pulling down 9 rebounds while shooting 1-4 from the field in 33 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #18 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 47.2 per game which is +0.2 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 27.8DK and 28.8FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 4.5.

Klay Thompson ($6900/DK) was scorching hot in his last game, dropping 21 points, dishing out 5 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 3-5 from the field in 37 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #22 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 46.0 per game which is +1.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 36.4DK and 33.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.3.

Royce O'Neale ($4400/DK) was just okay in his last game, puttin up 4 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 2-2 from the field in 28 minutes against the 76ers. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #8 in the league against the SF, allowing an average of 39.8 per game -2.6 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 26.8DK and 26.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 6.1.

Donte DiVincenzo ($4300/DK) was meh in his last game, puttin up 10 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds while shooting 1-1 from the field in 20 minutes against the Kings. Today he faces the Kings ranked #22 in the league against the SG, allowing an average of 46.0 per game +1.3 more compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 33.9DK and 33.5FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 7.9.

Day'Ron Sharpe ($3300/DK) was a beast on the court in his last outing, dropping 6 points, dishing out 4 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 2-3 from the field in 17 minutes against the 76ers. Today he faces the 76ers ranked #6 in the league against the C, allowing an average of 49.5 per game -4.1 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 18.7DK and 19.4FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.7.

Trey Lyles ($3900/DK) had an incredible game in his last outing, dropping 16 points, dishing out 1 assists, and pulling down 6 rebounds while shooting 2-2 from the field in 18 minutes against the Warriors. Today he faces the Warriors ranked #11 in the league against the PF, allowing an average of 45.7 per game -1.2 less compared to the league average. Over the last 3 games he is averaging 20.2DK and 18.7FD which puts him at a 3 game rolling value of 5.2.