This article is part of our DraftKings EuroLeague DFS Picks series.
Slate Overview
With Real Madrid sweeping Baskonia this will be the last DraftKings slate of the week. The Greek teams are both facing elimination, whereas Barcelona and Maccabi are on the brink of a Final Four appearance. Once again the injury situation revolves around one of the league's best guards in Wade Baldwin IV. He went through warmups and I expect him to play Thursday, but if he does it's unclear just how close to 100 percent he will be, and things are interesting on DraftKings with Lorenzo Brown now priced higher. Kostas Papanikolaou is another huge question mark for Thursday, and his participation -- or lack thereof -- will have a big impact on the slate. Good luck!
Guards to Go After
Players listed in order of confidence
Preferred Plays
Lorenzo Brown, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ($10,000)
Wade Baldwin IV, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ($9,800)
If Baldwin is out this one is pretty simple: you play Brown unless you're playing the game theory method and want to gain leverage on 70 percent of the field. If Baldwin suits up, Brown will be the safer option, but if Baldwin fills anything close to his usual role he will be a great GPP play.
Kostas Sloukas, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ($9,900)
Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ($9,600)
My theory of playing one or the other was correct again Tuesday, but unfortunately Sloukas at 70 percent did not assert himself and tossed up a major dud. I really think the lack of a full arena affected Sloukas, whereas Nunn got ample experience in that setting when the NBA was playing in the bubble years ago. I think it could either way Thursday, with Sloukas knowing he needs to step up with his club on the brink of elimination. On the other hand, Nunn is just more of a natural scorer and won't be afraid to get the ball in the air.
Thomas Walkup, Olympiacos Piraeus ($9,400)
The return home was good for Walkup's shooting, and he's in play again due to the guard spot being weak. However, I do question paying this price for a couple reasons. First, Walkup is an inconsistent shooter, and secondly he's so aggressive on defense he can get himself into foul trouble. If he avoids the worst of those two sides, though, he can find himself in the optimal lineup.
Nicolas Laprovittola, FC Barcelona ($9,200)
Tomas Satoransky, FC Barcelona ($8,500)
Both guys got a bit of a boost in the stat department Tuesday with the game going to overtime. Barcelona's backcourt rotation is just so strong right now that I don't want to commit this much salary to anyone involved. If you're entering multiple lineups, Laprovittola does have the ability to put 30 points on the scoreboard, but I think I'd rather just find that extra $200 and go with Walkup.
Valuable Values
Antonius Cleveland, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ($6,700)
Tamir Blatt, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ($7,400)
This entire section will primarily be based on "what-ifs," as many of these guys could see a dip in playing time if an injured teammate returns. If Baldwin is out again these two will continue seeing good minutes. They have both struggled shooting the ball, but minutes and usage take priority in EuroLeague contests.
Shaquielle McKissic, Olympiacos Piraeus ($6,400)
McKissic's prospects will hinge significantly on Papanikolaou's availability. McKissic has seen a lot of minutes at the small forward spot that Papanikolaou would slide back into if he returns.
Jerian Grant, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ($6,800)
A price decrease and the fact he is a key defender leading to solid minutes is why I'm fine ignoring his offensive flaws. I really like him if we see the guards above affected by teammates returning.
Ricky Rubio, FC Barcelona ($7,600)
I refuse to believe we've seen the best of Rubio these Playoffs, and I think he's liable to pop at any point. I really wish he'd return to his bench role, as he seemed to work better there.
Frontcourt in Focus
Players listed in order of confidence
Preferred Plays
Jabari Parker, FC Barcelona ($9,300)
He was helped slightly by overtime but was still close to returning 3x value at this price. I think he will continue to crush in the Playoffs.
Mathias Lessort, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ($10,100)
He has been waking up and putting up 30.0 DraftKings points lately and has the best floor among the pricier options if he avoids foul trouble.
Jan Vesely, FC Barcelona ($8,700)
We really saw them lean on him minutes-wise and it helped secure the victory, so I'm curious if we see him get at least 25 minutes again in regulation.
Josh Nebo, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ($8,800)
If he avoids fouls I think his floor is around 25.0 DraftKings points, with his ceiling being exactly what we saw Tuesday.
Valuable Values
Ioannis Papapetrou, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ($5,900)
The price remains too cheap. I know he won't continue to shoot as well as he has, but lineups with him at the small forward spot have been excellent for Panathinaikos.
Filip Petrusev, Olympiacos Piraeus ($7,100)
If Papanikolaou misses again I think we continue to see the emergence of Petrusev that I've been waiting on all season. This kid is the real deal and I hope he continues to get his opportunities.
Moses Wright, Olympiacos Piraeus ($7,200)
Moustapha Fall, Olympiacos Piraeus ($8,100)
These two will dominate the center minutes for Olympiacos and I think both are priced to play, especially since that's one area where Barcelona's defense is susceptible to big fantasy performances.
Konstantinos Mitoglou, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ($7,900)
For those of you who play regularly I'm sure you're aware how much he tilts us. He seems to always have huge games when we least expect it. I think if you're running multiple lineups he's someone I'd get exposure to.
Jake Cohen, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv ($4,600)
Starts for Maccabi and can stretch the floor if you're in need of a true punt down here.
