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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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 02: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the third quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 02, 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) /

NBA DFS forward plays:

Giannis had a solid game in Game 2, but he still came in short of 5x value for the price. Khris Middleton continues to be a much better point per dollar play, but Giannis still has immense upside. I think that could hold especially true with the Bucks facing elimination.

You can’t ignore LeBron in the playoffs, but he had a pedestrian performance in Game 1. Anthony Davis is one of the best plays on the slate regardless of what LeBron does. That said, LeBron usually comes up big after below average playoff performances. I will have some exposure today.

Bam Adebayo has had a big series against the Bucks. He is efficient and a superb rebounder. His Game 2 performance when he fouled out left a little something to be desired, but he has been one of the best values in the other two games.

Robert Covington was an absolute monster in the last three games of the Thunder series. It was a tougher go against the Lakers, but Covington is still a solid play. He played huge minutes and he should shoot far more than three times in Game 2.

To me it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to pay up at center on FanDuel. You can pay for AD on DraftKings, but I prefer to drop down to Brook Lopez on both sites. Even though he has had issues with Bam. BroLo is doing well for himself as far as DFS goes.

The Bucks are having big problems with Jae Crowder. He has 64.5 fantasy points over the last two games. Some of that has to do with the absence of Olynyk, but not all of it. Crowder is an excellent play for the price if he can keep this up.

Jeff Green is almost an afterthought right now. Play P.J. Tucker if you want a Rockets center. Or you can play roulette with JaVale and D12. Both are decent plays, but they completely destroy the upside of each other.

I really can’t condone playing any forward cheaper than Crowder. If Olynyk plays he is worth a flier, but no one else is worth the money. If you want need to get creative on FanDuel, I don’t mind using Andre Iguodala, but it’s only to differentiate the lineup. He has no other upside.

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I’m going to ride A.D. and Bam and see where it takes me tonight. Most value plays, especially at forward, feel like unnecessary risks.