$300 Friday Freeroll Open to All
Be sure to join the Sheridan Hoops Freeroll, where somebody will win $100 cash for nothing. There is no catch — it’s free to open an account and there’s no entry fee. An additional $200 in cash will be paid in consolation prizes for finishing anywhere from second ($60) to 15th ($5) and it’s fun win or lose. The salary cap game is simple; just pick an 8-man lineup for March 15 NBA games only, without exceeding the $100,000 cap.
Over 1,000 people usually take part in the Freeroll, so it’s not easy to win. I play in much more favorable $2 leagues every night, though I’m in a bit of a slump so far this week. My $100 bankroll has dwindled to $72 and tonight’s 11-game slate is difficult to handicap, so we’re going to take it easy and make our move on the weekend.
| DraftStreet 15 | Mar. 13 |
| Stars | Over $13,000 |
| LeBron James | $22,737 |
| Dwight Howard | $19,677 |
| Kevin Durant | $21,195 |
| Russell Westbrook | $18,397 |
| Paul Pierce | $16,796 |
| Scrubs | Under $9,000 |
| Patrick Patterson | $8,872 |
| Carlos Delfino | $8,610 |
| Devin Harris | $8,147 |
| Jermaine O’Neal | $8,949 |
| Steve Novak | $5,101 |
| Starters | $9,000 to $13,000 |
| Jason Thompson | $11,835 |
| Roy Hibbert | $12,782 |
| Klay Thompson | $12,879 |
| Carlos Boozer | $12,741 |
| Rodney Stuckey | $9,686 |
It’s always best to enter leagues early, before the most lucrative contests fill up. You can submit a placeholder lineup and make changes until the 7:00 EDT deadline. There are so many studs to choose from tonight, I’m just taking a stab on Kevin Durant. The rest of the lineup below is comprised of ‘situational bargains’ — guys who I expect, for one reason or another, to outperform their salaries.
F1 Kevin Durant (OKC-F) $21,195
F2 Jason Thompson (SAC-F) $11,835
G1 Paul George (IND-G) $15,110
G2 Rodney Stuckey (DET-G) $9,686
C1 Roy Hibbert (IND-C) $12,782
C2 Jermaine O’Neal (PHO-C) $8,949
U1 Kenneth Faried (DEN-F) $12,126
U2 Devin Harris (ATL-G) $8,147
The riskiest pick is Devin Harris, but if Jeff Teague can’t play, Harris will get huge minutes and the Lakers might not be focused on defense in a back-to-back. Jason Thompson may seem like another unlikely choice. However, with DeMarcus Cousins both hurt and likely to be suspended, I like the price. Good luck with all your teams. Why wait for Friday when you can start winning money tonight?
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