2 min read • February 28, 2022
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Both Eastern Conference squads go into the matchup extremely healthy with a few injury blips on the roster. Forward Gordon Hayward (ankle) and Guard Pat Connaughton (hand) are the biggest injury blips heading into the game on Monday.
Bucks SIC Health Score 87.4
Milwaukee has enjoyed a fine season defending their crown sitting at the 5 seed and have withstood multiple injuries to key players but currently have a solid bill of health heading into the their 62nd game of the season.
Connaughton, an important defensive piece, will miss the next few weeks due to a fractured hand leaving the remaining SG’s to fight for minutes.
With Grayson Allen (FD $4,000) and Wesley Matthews (FD $3,600) averaging just over 20 minutes each, there is little value to be had until one solidifies their role.
Two time MVP winner Giannis Antetokounmpo (FD $11,500) is again enjoying a fantastic season averaging 29.4 points and 11.3 boards which is ranked 2nd and 7th in the NBA respectively. With the Hornets injuries specifically centered at the forward position, expect the Greek national to dominate across the board.
Hornets SIC Health Score 85.5
The Charlotte basketball team has suffered minimal injury issues all season but find themselves scrapping for a play-in tournament spot.
Current injury issues to the PF position leave them at a disadvantage heading into a crucial matchup.
Hayward has missed the last 7 games due to an ankle ailment and now F Jaden McDaniels will join him on the sideline with an ankle injury as well.
This opens the door for F P.J. Washington (FD $ 6,300) to play heavy minutes and should provide some fantasy value but the position depth will be thin as a whole meaning the group will have a hard time stopping buckets in the paint.
Although their is just a 1.9 point difference between the two SIC scores, betting value can be found:
Hornets +10.5
Giannis Antetokounmpo O32.5 Points
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