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Saturday Value Play Case Study

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Nine games are on tap in the NBA this Saturday and we’re back to filter through the studs and duds as we break down top options at each position on FanDuel. Here’s a look at today’s value plays. Saturday Value Plays Point Guard Patrick Beverly vs LAL, $4,200: This may surprise you, but Beverly actually is one the single most consistent cash game option at the point guard position. He’s hit a minimum of 5.4 times his price tag in 8 straight games since entering the starting lineup. He’s also averaging about 30 minutes per game in that stretch and has scored in double digits in six straight games. DFS players who have watch a lot of Rockets games know that he really isn’t a great scorer, but the catch is here you don’t need much at all from Beverly. If he hits 20 FanDuel points in your lineup you know you got 5 times price tag value. With the game total of 209.5 being the one of highest on the slate, you should be very safe in cash with GPP upside against a bad Lakers defense. Shooting Guard Wes Matthews vs WAS, $5,500: The window is starting to close on Matthews as a underpriced option on FanDuel, so enjoy the discount while it’s available. Matthews has been getting a heavy dose of minutes as of late, averaging over 35 minutes per game, while playing above 40 minutes is two of his past five contests. The defensive matchup is as good as it …show more content…

This game is likely to feature on the top totals on the board total, with the Warriors leading the league in game pace. The Warriors may again be playing a bit shorthanded, with Harrison Barnes (hamstring) ruled out for the road trip and Klay Thompson missing yesterday’s game against Boston with ankle injury. Look for Mayo to pay off at least five times his price tag today for the sixth time in the last seven

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