The EuroLeague marathon continues. Round 28 is split over two days, but tonight we focus exclusively on the 5-game Thursday slate.
This is the crucial first leg of the round, featuring a massive high-paced showdown between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bayern Munich. While most of the field is navigating the rotation risks of a double-week, the pricing algorithm has left a massive hole in the forward pricing for tonight’s games.
We have found a $10.0M player who projects for a massive 2.56x value, mathematically breaking the Thursday slate.
Here are your EuroLeague DFS picks for Thursday, Feb 12.
Don’t forget to check our projections
🚨 The “Math” Glitch (Thursday Only)
Jaylen Hoard (PF | Maccabi | 10.0M)
The Verdict: This is a pure numbers play. Finding a player with a 2.56x value rating is almost unheard of in this format. Hoard is priced at a flat $10.0M but projects like a $13.0M player. Maccabi has a huge 90-point implied team total against Bayern tonight, meaning there will be plenty of scoring opportunities. He is the “Free Square” that unlocks your Thursday roster.
Projection: 25.6 FP
Value: 2.56x (Highest on Thursday Slate)
🔒 The “Stud” Lock
Sasha Vezenkov (PF | Olympiacos | 15.2M)
- Projection: 32.3 FP
- Value: 2.12x
- The Verdict: Don’t overthink the top of the board. Vezenkov projects nearly 3 points higher than anyone else on tonight’s slate. In a “Must Win” game for Olympiacos against Crvena Zvezda, his minutes and usage are secure. Thanks to the savings you get from Jaylen Hoard, you can easily afford Vezenkov’s $15.2M tag without destroying your depth.
🔄 The Thursday Pivots & Value
The High-Upside Pivot: Jared Rhoden (SF | Paris | 9.5M)
- If you want to fade the chalk or need a second value forward, Rhoden is the play. Paris vs. Barcelona will be played at a frantic pace (83.4), giving Rhoden a high ceiling for just $9.5M.
The Safe Floor: Thomas Walkup (PG | Olympiacos | 9.6M)
- Walkup isn’t flashy, but he is safe. At $9.6M, he gives you a guaranteed 20-minute floor. He is the perfect “Cash Game” stabilizer for this specific 5-game slate.
⚠️ The Trap (Fade)
Braian Angola (SG | ASVEL | 14.5M)
The Verdict: The price is simply too high. At $14.5M, Angola needs a monster game just to hit value (1.87x rating). With cheaper guards like **Jimmy Clark III ($12.6M)** projecting for more points tonight, Angola is a negative leverage play.
📝 Thursday’s Cheat Sheet (Feb 12)
Guards (PG/SG)
- Jimmy Clark III (12.6M): Elite value (2.37x) for a primary scorer.
- Nadir Hifi (13.5M): High volume shooter, great GPP upside.
- Thomas Walkup (9.6M): Safe floor, low ceiling.
- Matthew Morgan (9.2M): The “Deep Punt” if you need extra salary.
Forwards (SF/PF)
Jared Rhoden (9.5M): The Pivot. High pace matchup.
Sasha Vezenkov (15.2M): The Lock. 🔒
Jaylen Hoard (10.0M): The Glitch. 100% Exposure. 🚨
📉 The Optimal Build Strategy
1. The Core 3: Start every lineup with Jaylen Hoard ($10.0M) and Sasha Vezenkov ($15.2M). This gives you the best raw points (Vezenkov) and the best point-per-dollar play (Hoard).
2. The Guard Decision: Use the savings to pay for Jimmy Clark III ($12.6M) instead of overpaying for the ASVEL guards.
3. The Last Spot: If you have $9.5M left, go Jared Rhoden. If you have $9.6M, go Thomas Walkup for safety.
Good luck with the Thursday slate!
For more official stats and lineups, check the Official EuroLeague Website.
