This article is part of our Daily Games Cheat Sheet series.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Defenses to Avoid
Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers: The Grizzlies could certainly produce plenty of productive players -- I've listed three as reccomendations here -- but it's difficult to justify ponying up a ton of money on players for a team that isn't explosive offensively and just lost their point guard for at least one game. There's still a bit of value here, but don't invest too heavily.
Offenses to Use
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls: The Bulls were atrocious offensively in Game 4 with respect to their ball handling. Their 28 turnovers were certainly alarming, but it's in their best interest to get it together to close out the series. Chicago has had several players worth buying over the course of their first-round series and continue to be an offense that you want to invest in.
First game of a back-to-back: None
Second game of a back-to-back: None
DraftKings.com DAILY PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS
Point Guard
Beno Udrih, PG, MEM ($3,000): With Mike Conley out with injury, it's expected that Udrih will get the start against a team that he dropped 39 DraftKings points against in Game 1. His price makes taking a flier on him a no-brainer, but make sure to check the injury report to make sure he's going to be able to play Monday.
Other suggestions: Nick Calathes (at POR), Derrick Rose (vs. MIL)
Shooting Guard
Jimmy Butler, SG, CHI ($8,300): Butler has been absolutely phenomenal against Milwaukee this season, averaging 41 DraftKings points over eight games. He's hit at least 38 DraftKings points in each of the first four games of this series, and he's worth a buy considering his excellent consistency.
Other suggestions: Khris Middleton (at CHI), Kyle Korver (at BKN)
Small Forward
Mike Dunleavy, SF, CHI ($4,900): Dunleavy isn't a sexy pick, but he's a fairly stable option in a pool full of up-and-down players. He's scored over 20 DraftKings points in every game of his first round series and is averaging 22 DraftKings points in seven games against the Bucks this year. He's a small forward that won't break your budget but should give you solid production.
Other suggestions: Nicolas Batum (vs. MEM), DeMarre Carroll (at BKN)
Power Forward
Thaddeus Young, PF, BKN ($6,400): Aside from a bad Game 2, Young has been tearing apart the Hawks. In Game 3, he dropped 37 DraftKings points, and he has been good for at least 30 DraftKings points against the Hawks this season (32 DK point average in seven games). While there are several good options at this position, Young has the lowest salary of the bunch.
Other suggestions: LaMarcus Aldridge (vs. MEM), Paul Millsap (at BKN)
Center
Marc Gasol, C, MEM ($8,300): Gasol has been extremely good against the Trail Blazers. The big man is averaging 42 DraftKings points in seven games, and he's hit the 45 DraftKings points mark in two of three games against Portland in this first round series. He'll cost you the most at his position, but he's worth it given his track record here.
Other suggestions: Brook Lopez (vs. ATL)
INJURY REPORT
Out
Mike Conley (face)
Thabo Sefolosha (leg)
Dorell Wright (hand)
Game-Time Decision
Deron Williams (knee)
Beno Udrih (ankle)
Chris Kaman (ankle)
