College basketball season is in full swing, and DraftKings and FanDuel continue to provide sizable contests for CBB DFS grinders. Examining the slate for March 10, a number of core plays stand out. In this piece I’ll be locating top plays from each college basketball matchup and determining the top CBB DFS picks for your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups.
CBB DFS Picks: DraftKings + FanDuel Core Plays | March 10
Stud Tier
David Duke ($9,000) — One of the elite-usage players in the country, Duke and Providence draw a solid matchup against DePaul. DePaul plays decent defense, but Providence still has a 70.25-point implied team total as a 7-point favorite over DePaul. Duke warrants consideration despite the 133.5-point over/under due to an elite 20.1% usage rate. He has played at least 35 minutes in three straight games and accounts for 26.4% of the shots, 26.3% of the rebounds, and 41.7% of the assists for Providence. With ample value to be found, jamming Duke with another stud provides an immense ceiling on today’s DraftKings and FanDuel slate.
Timmy Allen ($8,200) — Underpriced after playing in a 39-point blowout victory in Utah’s most recent game, Allen should improve upon his 13 points. Utah is a 7.5-point favorite over Washington in a game totaled at 144 points. Washington ranks 301st in defensive efficiency, which should allow Allen to take advantage of his 19.4% usage rate. On the year, Allen soaks up 23.7% of the team’s shots, 19.1% of the rebounds and 25.7% of the assists. Prior to the blowout win, Allen played at least 36 minutes and scored at least 15 points in back-to-back games.
Prentiss Hubb ($7,900) — Taking advantage of a solid game environment, Notre Dame has a 71.25-point implied team total despite being a 6.5-point underdog to North Carolina. While the Tarheels run a nasty rotation, Notre Dame feeds Hubb as many minutes as he can handle; he has played at least 37 minutes in three straight games. He has a 19.3% usage rate and accounts for 23.6% of the shots and 39.3% of the assists on the year. North Carolina ranks 214th in 3-point defense, and Hubb shoots 34% from deep and has attempted the most 3-pointers for Notre Dame this season. He looks like a sleeper to target in this projected high-scoring affair.
Mid-Priced Tier
Myreon Jones ($6,800) — One of the lower-tier Big Ten games, Penn State is a 6-point favorite over Nebraska in a game projected to score 146.5 points. Nebraska ranks 194th in defensive efficiency and typically paces up opposing teams. Like Notre Dame, Penn State runs a wild rotation outside of Jones. Jones saw his minutes jump back to 36 in Penn State’s most recent game. With a 20.2% usage rate, this combination of minutes and price make Jones a solid mid-priced option on today’s slate. Jones accounts for 20.7% of the shots and 17.5% of the assists in Penn State’s last three despite playing somewhat limited minutes.
Elijah Harkless ($5,700) — Taking advantage of an enormous implied team total, Oklahoma is an 11.5-point favorite over Iowa State in a game totaled at 140.5 points. Iowa State ranks 305th in defensive efficiency and plays with an above-average pace. While the blowout risk renders Austin Reaves ($9,300) a bit risky, some of the cheaper Oklahoma options make sense. In particular, Harkless has played at least 32 minutes in three straight games for Oklahoma. He also accounts for a 13.7% shot rate, 10.3% rebound rate and 30% assist rate in Oklahoma’s last three games. Harkless provides sleeper appeal for Oklahoma’s offense today.
David Johnson ($5,300) — Perhaps the most underpriced player on the entire slate, Johnson typically falls in the $7,000 range. After scoring 9 points in his return, Johnson scored 14 points in Louisville’s most recent game while taking a team-leading 17 shots. On the year, Johnson accounts for 19.1% of the shots, 13.7% of the rebounds and 27.6% of the assists for Louisville. Johnson also averages 34.9 minutes per game, making him a strong target tonight. He also functions as Louisville’s top 3-point shooter, which takes advantage of Duke defense that ranks 284th in perimeter defense.
Value Tier
Kobe Webster ($4,700) — On the other side of the Penn State game, Nebraska has a decent 70.25-point implied team total as a 6-point underdog. Penn State ranks 233rd in defensive efficiency, which benefits an uptempo Nebraska team. After Teddy Allen‘s departure, a number of Cornhuskers are underpriced. In particular, Webster and Thorir Thorbjarnarson ($4,600) look like values. Webster has played 29 and 34 minutes in Nebraska’s last two games. He has a 14.6% usage rate and now accounts for 21.1% of the shots and 14.8% of the assists in Nebraska’s last three games.
Tre’ Williams ($4,500) — Another lower-level Big Ten matchup, a depleted Minnesota team faces Northwestern as a 2.5-point underdog in a game totaled at 141.5 points. While Minnesota continues to miss players, this opens up value options for DFS. Williams in particular looks like a strong play after logging 35 and 38 minutes in back-to-back games. Williams possesses a 13.8% usage rate, 16.1% shot rate, 12.1% rebound rate and 17.2% assist rate in Minnesota’s last three games. With Northwestern ranking 216th in defensive efficiency, even the ancillary Minnesota CBB DFS picks should find success here.
Miller Kopp ($4,400) — On the other side, Northwestern also presents a usable value option in Kopp. Kopp has a 13.2% usage rate on the season but has seen a recent uptick in his involvement. Kopp has played at least 32 minutes in three straight games for Northwestern. He now accounts for a 21.3% shot rate and 16.7% rebound rate in that span. While Kopp doesn’t present the largest ceiling, he still takes advantage of a solid total and a depleted Minnesota team that already ranks 209th in defensive efficiency.
Follow us on all of our social channels! Check out our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more great Awesemo content.
Looking for more college basketball and CBB DFS picks content? We have loads of articles, data, DraftKings and FanDuel cheat sheets and more on the Awesemo CBB home page. Just click HERE.
