Undervalued Players to Target in NBA Play-In Games Tonight

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — As the NBA Play-In Tournament heats up, Garion Thorne identifies undervalued players for your DraftKings lineups ahead of tonight’s crucial matchups. Two games are on the slate, each with significant postseason implications, as the teams battle for survival.

With both contests being win-or-go-home scenarios, the rotations for the participating teams will likely tighten, making it essential to spot potential value picks among the players. Notably, this is a repeated matchup from last week when the Chicago Bulls faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers, creating anticipation among fans and player strategists alike.

In their previous meeting on April 9, the Bulls’ Kevin Huerter shined, scoring 22 points and contributing seven assists and four rebounds in a 119-111 victory against the 76ers. Huerter spent nearly 37 minutes on the court, delivering a total of 40.5 DraftKings fantasy points. His stellar performance remains on the radar as the Bulls head into tonight’s critical game.

“With the season on the line, I don’t expect coach Billy Donovan to shy away from Huerter,” Thorne noted, highlighting the player’s importance to Chicago’s strategy.

On the other side of the court, the Sacramento Kings‘ guard, Ellis, may also be a candidate to watch. While he has fluctuated in terms of fantasy value, recent games indicate potential upside, particularly given Malik Monk‘s absence due to a calf injury. Ellis has exceeded 30 fantasy points in five of his last 13 outings, showing glimpses of his scoring abilities.

“Ellis averaged over 34 minutes during Sacramento’s last five games, and I wouldn’t expect anything different in this Play-In matchup,” Thorne stated, justifying this selection for those looking for a value play.

As a reminder, those participating should navigate these contests cautiously with injury reports impacting starting lineups and playing time. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and fans are eager to see how these strategies unfold on the court tonight.