The EuroLeague home stretch is here. Round 29 kicks off with a massive Wednesday slate that features the return of the “Usage Kings.” While the field will be looking to spread their salary across mid-tier options, our projections suggest a very specific “Stars & Scrubs” build is the mathematical path to the top of the leaderboard.
Zalgiris Kaunas and Fenerbahce are the teams to target tonight, as their primary ball-handlers are seeing unprecedented volume.
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👑 The “Raw Points” King
Sylvain Francisco (PG | ZAL vs OLY | 14.0M)
- Projection: 30.6 FP
- Value: 2.2x
- The Verdict: Lock him in. Francisco has fully taken the reigns in Kaunas. He leads the slate in raw projection (30.6) and is the only player consistently touching a 30-point ceiling right now. Against an Olympiacos defense that has struggled with shifty, high-usage guards recently, he is the undisputed priority spend.
🔒 The Backcourt Anchor
Wade Baldwin IV (PG | FNB vs PAR | 13.6M)
- Projection: 30.1 FP
- Value: 2.2x
- The Verdict: Stack him with Francisco. Baldwin is projecting for 30.1 FP against a Paris team that plays at one of the fastest paces in Europe. This game has the highest total on the board, and Baldwin is the engine that will drive the Fenerbahce offense.
💎 The “Value” Blueprint (Must Plays)
To afford the 27M+ price tag of a Francisco/Baldwin backcourt, you need these high-floor salary savers:
1. Kevarrius Hayes (C | PAR vs FNB | 8.8M)
- Projection: 21.6 FP
- Value: 2.5x
- Why: Hayes is the highest-value center on the board. At 8.8M, he provides elite rim protection and rebounding stats that aren’t dependent on scoring volume. He is a 2.5x value lock.
2. Ignas Brazdeikis (SF | ZAL vs OLY | 8.3M)
Why: With the attention Francisco draws, Brazdeikis is getting clean looks and secondary playmaking opportunities. At 8.3M, he is the perfect low-cost filler to complete your Zalgiris stack.
Projection: 18.2 FP
Value: 2.2x
📝 Today’s Cheat Sheet (Feb 25)
📉 The Optimal GW29 Build Strategy
Attack the Paris Pace: Paris games are a fantasy goldmine. Ensure you have at least one piece of that game (Baldwin or Hayes) to capitalize on the extra possessions.
The High-Usage Foundation: Start your build with Sylvain Francisco (14.0M) and Wade Baldwin IV (13.6M). In EuroLeague DFS, you cannot win without the players who have the ball in their hands for 25+ minutes.
The Center Pivot: Don’t overspend at Center. Kevarrius Hayes (8.8M) gives you the exact same floor as some of the 11M+ options for a fraction of the cost.
For more official stats and lineups, check the Official EuroLeague Website.
