Pacers-Cavaliers (Series Tied 2-2)
Victor Oladipo has struggled with his shot in recent games, but he does enough in other areas to at least hit value. If he can find his form again, he could have a big game. The looks have been clean, for the most part, he’s just missing.
Darren Collison and Thaddeus Young have been solid all series. Young is due for a drop-off game, but I don’t expect his production to drop below value. Myles Turner isn’t having huge games, but he hasn’t been a bust either. Given his inconsistent play in the regular season, that’s a good sign. Bojan Bogdanovic has been up-and-down in the series. He was down last game. His salary has dropped and he might be a good buy low option.
Domantas Sabonis was over value in Game 4, but that felt very “role player who plays better at home” and not anything sustainable. But if you’re looking to really save, you may want to take a risk on him. Lance Stephenson is a guy I continue to love at his salary because there’s not much of a bust factor and there’s a nice boom factor.
On the Cavaliers, it’s the same risk as every game. LeBron James is going to be over value, but everyone else is hit or miss. Kyle Korver and J.R. Smith are the two most trustworthy options. My personal preference remains Korver, but Smith has a higher ceiling just due to his ability to create his own shot and his willingness to shoot more.
Kevin Love is the guy everyone is waiting for to have a big game. It hasn’t happened yet, but it has to happen at some point, right?
George Hill may miss Game 5. He was absent in Game 4 and Jordan Clarkson, who should have benefitted from that absence, wasn’t able to step up. Rodney Hood saw his playing time decrease as well. Jeff Green is an option if you’re desperate.