Welcome to Brian’s CBB slate breakdown. In this article, I will share a few of my top plays on the slate, and discuss who you should target in cash and gpp contests. If you would like to gain access to our CBB core plays, final thoughts, and premium discord, click here.
Top Plays:
Corey Kispert (Gonzaga) vs. USC
I really like getting at least two Zags in my lineup. They have an 80 point team implied total, the highest on the slate. USC will present a tough defensive challenge, but this offense is so potent and has so many weapons, I find it hard to believe that USC will be able to shut down this Zags team. I do think that they will really challenge the paint with the Mobley brothers, opening up opportunities outside for the likes of Kispert and Suggs. Kispert shoots a crazy high 46% from three, which is a top 25 ranking for 3-point shooting % in the country. Kispert comes in at a solid value today as well, priced at only 7k. He will be the first player in my core tonight.
Johnny Juzang (UCLA) vs. Michigan
Juzang has been very good for this UCLA team throughout their tournament run. He has attempted close to 18 shots per game, and looks to be the guy that UCLA is comfortable with getting up as many shots as he can. Michigan is really tough defensively, so everything that Juzang is able to get in this matchup will be hard earned. I like that Juzang has been active outside of just his scoring. He has been a productive rebounder and has been able to pick up a few steals per game during the tourney run. If I had to rank the UCLA guys in order of preference for me it would be Juzang, Jaquez, and Bernard. UCLA also has the lowest implied team total on the slate, so I will not be playing too many Bruins tonight.
Hunter Dickinson (Michigan) vs. UCLA
UCLA has been really good throughout this tournament, but one thing they have struggled with is defending the paint. This is an area they struggled with throughout the year as well. Dickinson is a major offensive and defensive presence on the inside for this Michigan team, and one that I believe will thrive against this undersized UCLA frontcourt. UCLA allows opposing teams to shoot nearly 50% from inside the 3-point line, and are average at best in rebounding. Look for Dickinson to have a big one here, as long as he can avoid foul trouble. He is priced below 7k on DK and a very strong play in all formats.
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