NBA DFS picks September 6: Can Giannis stave off elimination?

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks holds his eyes during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in Game One of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 31, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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NBA DFS guard plays

Harden and Westbrook were both solid in Game 1, but neither one of them were really a threat to hit value. Eric Gordon did work, and he’s the guy I’ll ride for the Rockets. Everyone else is negotiable, but Gordon is a must.

Just play Goran Dragic already! What more proof do you need that he’s the best point guard in the playoffs for the price? Dragic was a bit cold from the floor on Thursday, but he still gave us solid output even if he was a touch below value.

Jimmy Butler is the main reason that the Heat have the Bucks on the ropes. He had a pedestrian Game 2, but Games 1 and 3 have been big for Butler. He’s a guy that can catapult you up the leaderboard.

Eric Bledsoe hasn’t really helped the Bucks or NBA DFS players. I’ll pass on him here too. Tyler Herro is a much better play for about the same price. I even prefer the upside of Duncan Robinson over the uninspiring pedestrian performances by Bledsoe.

Due to the tender hamstring and average performances of Bledsoe, George Hill is still getting good minutes. Hill is more valuable for DFS purposes off the bench. He’s one of the few safe punts, but he has no upside. Still, he wont torpedo your lineup like Lakers guards or Matthews might.

Rajon Rondo for nearly minimum price on both sites is highway robbery. His strong return didn’t even move the needle on his price on DraftKings! Enjoy this savings. It will be gone by Game 3.