Sam Merrill DFS Projection: NBA DraftKings, Oct 29
Sam Merrill is projected for 16.9 DraftKings points at $4,200 on the Thursday, October 29 NBA main slate, 16th among 18 shooting guards in the SPAGS model and 25.1 points behind Donovan Mitchell (CLE).
His salary works out to 4.02 projected points per $1,000. He projects below the 20-point line the value board uses.
The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Atlanta Hawks, tip-off at 8:00 PM ET.
DraftKings lists him at SG and SF: 16th of 18 at SG, 14th of 15 at SF.
Every number is a SPAGS model estimate from the October 29, 7:55 PM ET run of the Splash Play NBA model. NBA projections move with every injury report, so check the time above before you build.
Sam Merrill, Oct 29 at a glance
| Salary | $4,200 |
|---|---|
| SPAGS projection | 16.9 DraftKings points |
| Rank at SG | 16th of 18 |
| Rank at SF | 14th of 15 |
| Points per $1,000 | 4.02 |
| Rank on the slate | 40th of 43 |
| Game | CLE at ATL |
| Tip-off | 8:00 PM ET |
Shooting guards near his salary
| Player | Salary | SPAGS proj | Pts/$1K | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | $4,800 | 16.3 | 3.40 | ATL vs CLE |
| Bennedict Mathurin | $4,200 | 22.5 | 5.36 | NOP vs SAC |
| Scoot Henderson | $4,100 | 16.6 | 4.05 | POR vs MEM |
| Jaylon Tyson | $4,000 | 18.9 | 4.72 | CLE at ATL |
Cleveland Cavaliers on the Oct 29 slate
Sam Merrill is 7th of 7 CLE players by projection. Donovan Mitchell (SG, 42.0, $8,600) · Evan Mobley (PF/C, 39.6, $7,900) · James Harden (PG, 38.8, $7,400) · Jarrett Allen (C, 29.9, $6,000) · Peyton Watson (SF/PF, 27.6, $5,500) · Jaylon Tyson (SG/SF, 18.9, $4,000)
Atlanta Hawks, CLE's opponent
Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels share a position with Sam Merrill on the other side. Jalen Johnson (PF, 49.4) · Nickeil Alexander-Walker (PG/SG, 32.4) · Dyson Daniels (PG/SF, 30.6) · Onyeka Okongwu (C, 28.0) · CJ McCollum (PG/SG, 26.4) · Aaron Wiggins (SG, 22.2) · Kingston Flemings (PG, 19.9) · Jock Landale (C, 17.6) · Luguentz Dort (SG/SF, 16.3)
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Sam Merrill FAQ, Oct 29
What is Sam Merrill's DFS projection for Oct 29?
Sam Merrill is projected for 16.9 DraftKings points in the SPAGS model, 16th among shooting guards on the Thursday, October 29 NBA main slate, as of October 29, 7:55 PM ET.
How much does Sam Merrill cost on DraftKings on Oct 29?
$4,200 on the main slate, which works out to 4.02 projected points per $1,000.
Who does Sam Merrill play on Oct 29?
The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Atlanta Hawks, tip-off at 8:00 PM ET. Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels lead the ATL side in the SPAGS model.
Which CLE teammates are on the Oct 29 slate?
Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and James Harden are the top-projected CLE teammates of Sam Merrill.
Where can I see Sam Merrill's simulation results?
SPAGS projections, exports and simulation results for every player are in the Splash Play NBA tool for VIP members.
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