We are down to the wire with a wild schedule this week. The “see-saw” schedule this week will no doubt impact your statistical bottom lines. In addition, once you factor in back-to-backs and DNPs from players resting, crafting the right schedule could win or lose you the matchup. Remember, before you add as many players as possible, review your opponents game plan and then add players to increase your schedule and category advantage. Let’s take a look.
Fantasy Basketball Schedule Preview
The weekly breakdown of games is as follows:
- March 28, Monday: 9 games
- March 29, Tuesday: 5 games
- March 30, Wednesday: 11 games
- March 31, Thursday: 5 games
- April 1, Friday: 10 games
- April 2, Saturday: 5 games
- April 3, Sunday: 12 games
Teams with 5 games this week (1)
CLE
Teams with 4 games this week (22)
SAS, HOU, DEN, POR, SAC, ATL, PHI, NYK, OKC, DET, DAL, LAC, IND, GSW, MIA, TOR, BOS, ORL, LAL, CHI, WAS, MIL
Teams with 3 games this week (7)
BKN, MIN, NOR, PHO, CHA, UTA, MEM
Streaming Options: Team Edition
The teams to target this week are the Spurs and 76ers as both teams play four games on opportune days. The Spurs play on the more crowded nights with no back-to-backs while the 76ers are one of the few teams that play Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (and Sunday). The issue is the 76ers do not have a ton of value available in most leagues, so if you need Tuesday/Thursday games, look also to the Detroit Pistons, Lakers, Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, or Brooklyn Nets. Of our two marquee teams noted above, here are some players to keep an eye on.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)
Devin Vassell (SG/SF) – Watch for injury report on Monday, if he is a go, Vassell becomes a solid option in a consistent role.
Josh Richardson (SG/SF) – If Vassell misses time, Richardson has value.
Lonnie Walker (SG/SF) – Questionable for Monday, but if playing, can give you points.
Tre Jones (PG) – Inconsistent role, but also great source of assists if minutes are above 20. Watch for the spot starts.
Zach Collins ( C ) – It’s not always pretty, but Collins is getting some opportunity. Deep league source of blocks and a few rebounds.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERs (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)
Georges Niang (PF) – A solid stream when Harden or Embiid sit. Otherwise, value is inconsistent.
DeAndre Jordan (C ) – Things are bad if you are counting on Jordan to carry you, but when few teams are playing Jordan will keep you in rebounds, and FG% in theory. He is bad, but desperate times…