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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/26/18): NBA DFS Lineups

So, this is different. There's only one game tonight after being spoiled with games last night. Only the Bucks and Celtics will play tonight and luckily FanDuel runs this nifty single-game contest that only allows you to roster five total players. To make it easy, I'll do my best to label each pick that is relative to each category, but you essentially pick the MVP of the game who generates x1.5 fantasy points, one guard, one forward or center, and two utility picks. All in all, a ton of fun to try and build a small squad and test your Zoltar-ish predicting powers.

The Bucks and Celtics series has been nothing short of what we want out of playoff basketball. Close games, HUGE shots at the buzzer and intensity all over the court. Now that Marcus Smart is back, the Celtics ceiling increases and it's hard to see the Bucks overcoming a two game deficit. That being said, Giannis Antetokounmpo is rightfully the most expensive player tonight, but I still will not be selecting him for tonight's MVP.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/26/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel.

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You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like DraftKings. Find me in the Hoops Chat Room, then on Fortnite, then on Twitter @HalfCourtJester. Come bother me with your takes.

 

FanDuel DFS MVP (x1.5)

Khris Middleton - G/F vs. BOS ($14,500)

Normally, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the right pick, but since there is a multiplier I'm riding the point wave tonight. You'll notice I picked players that are all notorious for scoring and Middleton is by far the best shooter in this game. He will be taking more than his fair share of shots and the usage between Antetokounmpo and Middleton is going to be ridiculously high now that the Bucks are up against the wall. Middleton has been ON FIRE this series and it shouldn't change now that he HAS to produce. He has been bailing the Bucks out of scenario after scenario and playoffs have broadcasted that on a national scale. Antetokounmpo might have the more versatile stats, but I just can't see Middleton NOT dropping at least 35 with a good amount of rebounds tossed in.

FanDuel DFS Guard

Terry Rozier - G, at MIL ($13,000)

The two games the Celtics have played IN Milwaukee, Terry Rozier was one or two assists away from a double-double. His price is fairly high given his upside could be capped incase the Celtics aren't hitting their shots, but this is a closeout game and the narrative surrounding both Eric Bledsoe and Rozier is too tempting to just gloss over. Rozier has been a problem for the Bucks and his confidence is the only thing that is holding him back. Rozier has been playing like he has something to prove and this is the stage he can flourish in. Nothing to lose and everything to gain, Rozier has capitalized on situations like this all season.

 

FanDuel DFS Forward

Marcus Morris - F, at MIL ($10,000)

Although Marcus Morris can't rely on his jumpshot as much as we want him too, he is still capable of having those games where he simply can't miss. He's been producing every game, but it has been significantly less than games one and two. The Bucks should let Morris be the one to do all the scoring seeing how he is extremely streaky, but even then, Morris offers perfect spacing that Boston uses and look to reward. His last three games have been skeptical as far as just generating stats are concerned, but Morris is basically a walking double-double. If he doesn't get his rebounds, he shoots more. He'll get the minutes and the usage so ride the wave

 

FanDuel DFS Utility

Jabari Parker - Util, vs. BOS ($9,500)

These two are the riskier of the picks seeing how they are athletic scorers that rely on points and hopeful rebounding. Jabari Parker offers decent value with enough upside to still get you around 40 FPTS. That's optimistic but it's evident that the only thing holding Parker back is his own shooting. Parker has improved his production in each of the last three games and the way he is playing, he's looking to carry that momentum into tonight. It looks like he is finding his groove on the defensive end as well, and although his on-ball defense could use some work, he keeps his hands in the passing lanes and his athleticism gives him advantage over other players. He might not get another three blocks tonight, but it;s certainly possible and he's usually in the position to make the right play.

Jaylen Brown - Util, vs. MIL ($12,500)

Talk about a point-dependent option. If you haven't noticed, Jaylen Brown flies around the court and shoots without hesitation. That's important for a player that has a streaky shot and seeing how he has scored over 30 points in both a home and away game, his upside tonight is high. Especially coming off a poor shooting night, Brown has rebounded twice this series already and it's becoming like clockwork. He's the atypical shooting guard who hits some nights and misses everything. The Celtics thrive in these situations where they can advance with a win. The Celtics haven't backed down from the spotlight yet this season so I'm assuming they come out guns blazing, Brown leading the assault.

 

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