Baseball is operating full-throttle right now, and basketball is starting to get pushed to the back burner. That is not fair for those fantasy owners that rely on NBA to increase that good ol' bankroll. This article will continue to help those fantasy owners because here at Rotoballer, we care!

In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/6/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.

Let's get to it, shall we?

FanDuel DFS Guards

Ricky Rubio - PG, at POR ($7,900)

Ricky Rubio has huge upside tonight against the Portland Trailblazers at his price tag. He has over 39 fantasy points in three of his last four games, and that should be no different against the uptempo Trailblazers. Damian Lillard and company tend to push the pace of games, and that should benefit Rubio, who is no stranger to uptempo games. Rubio has been playing around 40 minutes per game for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he is averaging just under a fantasy point per minute. Roster him in all leagues on a six-game slate.

Rajon Rondo - PG, at PHI ($7,000)

Rajon Rondo has been red hot for the Chicago Bulls over his last few games, and that is bound to continue against the defenseless Philadelphia 76ers. Rondo is averaging 0.92 fantasy points per minute this season, but his court time has been up and down. Right now, there is no one to challenge Rondo, so he will continue to see over 30 minutes per game. In his last five games, he has over 35 fantasy points in four of them and over 50 fantasy points in three. Roster him in all leagues. He is likely to hit value.

Also Consider: Nik Stauskas - SG, vs CHI ($3,700)

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Jimmy Butler - SF, at PHI ($9,900)

Jimmy Butler is averaging 1.13 fantasy points per minute on the court, and that number has only been increasing since the injury to Dwyane Wade. Butler has over 50 fantsay points in two of his last three games. His price tag is very reasonable on FanDuel, so pairing him with Rajon Rondo in all leagues is a good move. For the most part, Butler and Rondo will be on the court for most of the game, and one of the two is generally involved in most scoring possessions. This is a great way to ensure fantasy production against the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that struggles defensively against all positions.

Al-Farouq Aminu - PF, vs MIN ($4,800)

Al-Farouq Aminu has great upside tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves will push the pace right back when the Portland Trailblazers attempt to up the tempo of this game tonight. Aminu posted over 40 fantasy points two games ago against the Timberwolves, and he will look to repeat tonight. His price tag is very low, and with Jusuf Nurkic out for the season, the Trailblazers are looking for different scoring and rebounding options. Aminu is a great alternative. He is best suited for tournaments, as he has yet to prove his consistency.

Also Consider: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson - SF, at ORL ($4,700)

FanDuel DFS Centers

Brook Lopez - C, at ORL ($7,100) 

Brook Lopez has over 40 fantasy points in three of his last five games, and he recently posted over 50 fantasy points in 31 minutes against the Atlanta Hawks. The upside is obvious. The consistency is kind of there, but Lopez still warrants suspicion in cash games. The Orlando Magic are horrible against the center position. Nikola Vucevic is great offensively, but he will not stop Lopez from scoring. Lopez has 16, 29, and 30 regular points in his last three games. He is the main source of production offensively for the Brooklyn Nets. Tonight, he can be rostered in all leagues.

Also Consider: Myles Turner - C, vs MIL ($6,200) 

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