Welcome back to the EuroLeague DFS grind! Specifically, Round 32 is here for this massive Thursday slate, and the FanTeam streets are calling our names. If you thought the NBA injury reports were chaotic, EuroLeague is here to say, “Hold my espresso.”
Therefore, let’s dive into the core projections, elite anchors, and the critical injury news you need to build winning lineups today!
Critical Injury News
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Before you even look at the player pricing, you must check the medical ward. As a result of several key absences, the value board is opening up nicely.
Major Absences in the Frontcourt
Firstly, Barcelona will be missing a massive piece of their rotation, as Tornike Shengelia (calf) is officially out against Valencia. Consequently, this frees up a ton of usage and rebounding opportunities. Similarly, Anadolu Efes will be without Brice Dessert (knee) against Monaco. Meanwhile, Virtus Bologna is resting Mouhamet Diouf and will also be without Francesco Ferrari due to a flexor injury.
Backcourt Missing Pieces
In the backcourt, Baskonia is dealing with a brutal blow. Specifically, elite scorer Markus Howard is out for multiple weeks with a thigh injury. Additionally, Baskonia will be without Rodions Kurucs (foot) and Stefan Joksimovic (shoulder) against Olympiacos. Furthermore, Virtus Bologna will not have Luca Vildoza (thigh) available today.
On a positive note, Elie Okobo (ankle) is expected to return to the court for Monaco
Core Plays: The Elite Anchors
If you want to win a FanTeam GPP, you need raw points. Fortunately, we have two distinct superstars standing above the rest of the pack tonight.
Elijah Bryant (SG, HAT)
Bryant is our absolute top projected player on the entire slate. He boasts a massive 32.8 projection at a 14.0M salary, offering a strong 2.3 value multiplier against VIB. Therefore, if you are paying up at the guard position, he is your priority target.
Sasha Vezenkov (PF, OLY)
Right behind Bryant is the legendary Sasha Vezenkov. Vezenkov projects for 32.5 points against LAB, and his 14.3M salary makes him the most expensive—but arguably safest—forward on the board. Consequently, plugging Vezenkov into your lineup is a fantastic way to secure a high floor.
Contrarian Pivot: If you want to fade the top two, Jean Montero (PG, VAL) projects for an excellent 28.9 points at 14.0M, making him a great leverage play.
Value Gems: Top Salary Savers
To afford those massive 14M+ contracts, you need the best budget options. Luckily, the data gives us some crystal-clear value targets today.
The Mandatory Mid-Tier Plays
Sterling Brown (SF, PAR): Brown is arguably the best point-per-dollar play on the slate. Priced at just 9.6M, he projects for a brilliant 23.7 points. This gives him an elite 2.5x value rating. Thus, he is a core building block in all formats.
Andreas Obst (SG, BAY): Similarly, Obst is popping in our projection models. For only 10.3M, he is projecting for 23.2 points, yielding a fantastic 2.3x value multiplier.
Tomas Satoransky (PG, BAR): Because Shengelia is out, Satoransky might need to do a bit more heavy lifting for Barcelona. At a very manageable 10.1M, Satoransky gives you a safe 22.0 projected points and a 2.2x value return.
Deep Value Punts
If you need to dig even deeper to afford both Bryant and Vezenkov, look no further than Alen Smailagic (PF, VIB). At a wildly cheap 8.2M, Smailagic projects for 20.7 points, tying Sterling Brown with an elite 2.5 value multiplier.
In conclusion, lock in those value gems so you can comfortably roster the superstars. Good luck on FanTeam tonight!.
For more official stats and lineups, check the Official EuroLeague Website.