College Basketball CBB DFS Playbook & Core Plays November 29: Terrence Shannon Jr. Leads Illinois
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College Basketball CBB DFS Slate & Betting Odds November 29
(via DraftKings Sportsbook)
- 7 pm ET – Penn State at Clemson (-1.5) – 131.5 O/U
- 7 pm ET – Maryland (-12.5) at Louisville – 135 O/U
- 7 pm ET – Syracuse at Illinois (-12) – 144.5 O/U
- 8 pm ET – Missouri (-2.5) at Wichita State – 140.5 O/U
- 8:30 pm ET – Baylor (-6) at Marquette – 155 O/U
- 9 pm ET – Georgia Tech at Iowa (-16) – 150 O/U
- 9 pm ET – Wake Forest at Wisconsin (-6) – 130.5 O/U
- 9:30 pm ET – Virginia (-3.5) at Michigan – 128 O/U
Top Team Totals
(via KenPom.com)
- Baylor – 81
- Iowa – 80
- Illinois – 76
- Marquette – 75
- Maryland – 72
- Missouri – 72
- Wichita State – 70
College Basketball CBB DFS Top Plays November 29
CBB DFS Top Guards
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG |
| Jalen Pickett | PSU | CLEM | 8700 | 39.57 | ||
| Pickett does a bit of everything for Penn State and it leads to stuffed stat sheets and consistently high DFS production. He has at least 34 DK in six of seven games so far while averaging 15.1 points, 7.6 assists, and 6.6 rebounds per contest. Pickett has arguably the highest floor on this slate with a 50+ DK ceiling like when he notched a triple-double against Butler two weeks ago. | ||||||
| Craig Porter Jr. | WICH | MIZZ | 7800 | 35.96 | ||
| Porter brings a high DFS floor of production as a true stat-stuffer for Wichita State and a healthy amount of points, assists, rebounds, steals, and blocks almost every game. The Shockers have been switching around the starting lineup recently, but Porter’s role is safe as the team’s alpha scorer and playmaker. He’ll benefit from a major pace-boost against Missouri (14th-fastest tempo) and should be a great cash option with a 40+ DK ceiling. | ||||||
| Adam Flagler | BAY | MARQ | 7700 | 35.79 | ||
| Baylor’s three-headed backcourt of George, Cryer, and Flagler are all in play tonight in a pace-boost against Marquette. It’s tough choosing between them, but Flagler has been the most consistent so far and he’s stepped up big time in Baylor’s two toughest games this year. He put up 32 DK with 15 points against Virginia and then 39 DK with 22 points against UCLA. Can’t blame you for going with George or Cryer over Flagler, or you can fit two of them in. | ||||||
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | IL | SYR | 7500 | 37.12 | ||
| Shannon has been a breakout player this season with a larger scoring role at Illinois. The former Texas Tech transfer is striving on his new squad, averaging 20.3 PPG and 37 DK this year. He’s filling up the stat sheet plenty and has shown to be a nightly threat for 20-30 points. That upside is definitely there tonight against Syracuse’s zone defense where Shannon may get hot from deep and break the slate like he did earlier this season. | ||||||
| Reece Beekman | UV | MICH | 6500 | 28.05 | ||
| Beekman is at a really good price point for someone who’s put up 26 DK or more in four straight games with plenty of ancillary stats. He’s a top offensive playmaker for Virginia this season and stepped up for the Cavaliers in their two toughests games so far. Beekman had 31 DK with a double-double against Baylor and then 32 DK with 17 points against Illinois. Expect him to be active offensively in this road game at Michigan and a little pace-boost. | ||||||
Also Consider:
- Tyler Kolek – Marquette ($7200)
- Deivon Smith – Georgia Tech ($7000)
- Chase Hunter – Clemson ($7000)
- LJ Cryer – Baylor ($6700)
CBB DFS Value Guards
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG |
| Jayden Epps | IL | SYR | 5200 | 18.83 | ||
| The talented freshman is too cheap for being one of the top offensive threats for Illinois. Despite coming off the bench, Epps is still playing 25 minutes or so per game and he’s scored in double figures in four of the last five. He’s also put up 24+ DK in three of those. We could see Epps return plenty of value once again as he should be priced higher than this. His 38% three-point shooting will be needed against Syracuse’s zone defense tonight. Skyy Clark is another Illinois value worth considering. | ||||||
| Damari Monsanto | WAKE | WISC | 5100 | 17.54 | ||
| Daivien Williamson is a game-time decision tonight after missing the last two games. If he’s out again, then Monsanto is a very solid value. The junior has started the past two contests with Williamson out and he’s put up 29 and 33 DK with 16 and 20 points scored. Yes, those performances came against easy competition, but the uptick in playing time and offensive role were notable with Williamson sidelined. A matchup against Wisconsin is tough, but there’s GPP upside if Monsanto starts again. | ||||||
| Connor Essegian | WISC | WAKE | 4800 | 15.21 | ||
| The freshman has stepped up lately in his sixth-man role for Wisconsin. Essegian scored in double figures with 18 DK or more in three straight games last week in the Badgers’ tournament. He’s seeing high usage and shot volume when he is on the court as an offensive burst off the bench. The sub-5k price tag is attractive for his recent involvement and an uptempo matchup vs. Wake. | ||||||
| Justin Taylor | SYR | IL | 4400 | 11.95 | ||
| After Judah Mintz got ejected in the first half of Syracuse’s last game, Taylor came in and scored 25 points in 26 minutes off the bench. He was extremely active offensively and took full advantage of the increased playing time with Mintz out. There’s no news yet on if Mintz will play or be suspended tonight for slapping an opponent last game, but Taylor should be more involved as a key scoring threat off the bench either way. The freshman has a ton of talent and his scoring upside will likely be needed on the road against Illinois. If Mintz is out, then Tayor gets a huge upgrade. | ||||||
Also Consider:
- Kam Jones – Marquette ($5900)
- Payton Sandfort – Iowa ($5700)
- Skyy Clark – Illinois ($5600)
- Miles Kelly – Georgia Tech ($4800)
- Stevie Mitchell – Marquette ($4500)
CBB DFS Top Forwards
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG |
| Hunter Dickinson | MICH | UV | 9800 | 37.46 | ||
| If Dickinson is on the slate, then he has to be considered as one of the best big men in the country. The Michigan center has at least 33 DK in five of six games thus far and always has the upside for 50+ when he’s dominating in the paint on both ends. This expensive price tag, tough matchup against Virginia’s defense, and paced-down game flow puts him in more GPP range for tonight’s slate. | ||||||
| Kris Murray | IOWA | GT | 8400 | 36.17 | ||
| Murray continues to produce like a DFS stud in a high-usage role with heavy shot volume, just like his brother last year at Iowa. He’s put up at least 27 DK in every game this season and has the proven upside of 40-50 DK at his best. The floor and ceiling for Murray are among the best on this slate and his $8400 salary isn’t too bad when compared to Dickinson. Georgia Tech won’t slow him or the Iowa offense down much tonight. | ||||||
| Donta Scott | UMD | UL | 7400 | 29.25 | ||
| Unfortunately, a lot of the Maryland guys are priced up tonight in a favorable matchup against Louisville. Scott, though, deserves his expensive salary as the Terps’ top overall player this season and a veteran who won’t shy away from this road environment. Scott has put up 37 and 39 DK with 24 and 25 points scored, respectively, in Maryland’s two tough games so far. That bodes well for his heavy role on both ends tonight. | ||||||
| Ja'Von Franklin | GT | IOWA | 6800 | 28.75 | ||
| Franklin has had some monster games for Georgia Tech this season. His 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 45 DK vs. Marquette showed off his DFS ceiling and real potential in this pace-boost matchup against Iowa. It didn’t take long for Franklin to move into the GT starting lineup as he’s started the past two games with Rodney Howard moving to the bench. It’s tough to trust in cash, but the GPP upside is there for him to break the slate. | ||||||
Also Consider:
- Julian Reese – Maryland ($7700)
- Hunter Tyson – Clemson ($7500)
CBB DFS Value Forwards
| Player | Team | Opp. | DK $ | DK FPPG | FD $ | FD FPPG |
| PJ Hall | CLEM | PSU | 5600 | 14.33 | ||
| Considering Hall’s talent and proven production last year, this is really cheap for Clemson’s best player. However, he hasn’t been performing like it this season while having some major dud outings lately and weirdly still coming off the bench. Despite underperforming thus far, Hall still has the ability to smash value at his best with this sub-6k price tag. He’s worth a hard look in GPPs. | ||||||
| Ben Vander Plas | UV | MICH | 5500 | 20.1 | ||
| It's not a flashy play, but Vander Plas can return cash value at this price as Virginia’s sixth-man. He puts up just enough ancillary stats with a small offensive role in his 20-25 minutes off the bench. The Ohio grad transfer has at least 15 DK in every game thus far and 20+ DK in four of five outings, including in UVA’s two toughest games vs. Baylor and Illinois. | ||||||
| Kenny Pohto | WICH | MIZZ | 5400 | 15 | ||
| Pohto has been up-and-down this season, but he has plenty of upside in this uptempo matchup against Missouri. The Wichita center has shown the ability to put up 20+ DFS points with his rebounding and inside scoring if he stays out of foul trouble and takes advantage of mismatches down low. That could be the case tonight as his 6-foot-11 frame will be a handful for the smaller Mizzou frontcourt. | ||||||
| Jalon Moore | GT | IOWA | 4900 | 17.08 | ||
| Georgia Tech shifted its starting lineup last game and it resulted in Jalon Moore logging a season-high 32 minutes as a starter. The sophomore had 13 points and 26 DK in the contest and clearly benefited from the increased playing time. Moore has been one of GT’s top rebounders this season and he could rack up plenty of boards in this pace-boost matchup with Iowa. If he’s starting again tonight, then the sub-5k value is good for cash or GPP. | ||||||
Also Consider:
- Caleb Lohner – Baylor ($5400)
- Michael Mayer – Illinois ($5400)
- Gus Okafor – Wichita State ($5300)
CBB DFS Core Plays November 29
DK Cash:
- Kris Murray – Iowa
- Adam Flagler – Baylor
- Ben Vander Plas – Virginia
DK GPP:
- Terrence Shannon Jr. – Illinois
- PJ Hall – Clemson
- Justin Taylor – Syracuse
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