DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/30/23): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to our daily NBA DFS picks and recommendations for the playoffs! The intensity and stakes are high as we navigate through the postseason, and I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top picks and analyze critical factors impacting player performance and game outcomes, such as injuries, player matchups, and team strategies. It's important to note that value plays tend to shrink in the playoffs, so we'll focus on finding high-value, consistent players with solid matchups. Get ready for the excitement and intensity of NBA playoff DFS, grab your coffee, and let's dominate the competition together.

Here are my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 4/30/23. Keep an eye on RotoBaller’s NBA injury news and also our full NBA injury report today to stay up to date before lineups are locked.

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De'Aaron Fox, vs. GSW (FD: $10,200, DK: $9,200) DraftKings Preferred

Curry has the title, awards, and accolades, but Fox has been outplaying the future Hall of Famer all series long. He's averaging 54.4 DK points per game this series, and he put up an impressive 55.5 DK point effort in Game 6 despite playing with a broken finger. The Warriors allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing point guards this season, so Fox's incredible run hasn't been flukey, and we can expect him to put up his best effort in arguably the most important game in franchise history today.

Malik Monk, vs. GSW (DK: $5,900) DraftKings Only

The Warriors also give up a lot of fantasy points to shooting guards, which we have seen translate to Monk having five huge games in this series relative to his salary. He's averaging 37.7 DK points per game outside of his forgettable Game 3 effort, and we can expect his big minutes and production to continue as it's clear Kevin Heurter is struggling with his shot and losing minutes in the rotation. Ride the Monk wave while he's still hot!

Also consider (in order): Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett

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Andrew Wiggins, vs. SAC (FD: $7,500, DK: $7,100) DraftKings Preferred

Maple Jordan is still affordably priced and as consistent as they come for fantasy production. He has averaged 33.6 DK points per game during this opening round and has been at or over 5x value at his salary all series long. He will play all the minutes he can handle, and I want as many pieces from this game (rather than the Heat-Knicks slugfest) as I can comfortably fit.

Domantas Sabonis, vs. GSW (FD: $9,200, DK: $8,600)

We have to keep going back to him at this salary. He only played 23 minutes in a blowout Game 6 win, as he ran into foul trouble early and ultimately fouled out with just 28.75 DK points. We have to keep going back to the well with him today, though, because he's a 50-ish DK point player, and the Warriors allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to centers during the regular season. If there will be a game for Sabonis to show his regular-season form, it's in a must-win Game 7 at home today.

Also consider (in order): Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Keegan Murray

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Mitchell Robinson, vs. MIA (FD: $6,400, DK: $5,200) DraftKings Preferred

Robinson is going to be my big swing on this slate. Julius Randle is a true question mark to suit up today with his ankle injury, and he was ineffective for all but one game in the Cavaliers series, anyway. Meanwhile, Robinson has upped his fantasy score in the last four games, culminating in a dominant 48 DK point effort in the close-out Game 5 win over Cleveland. He snagged 18 boards in that game. Miami defends opposing centers well, but you can't deny the form he's in or the cheap price tag he carries. Robinson arguably benefits the most if Randle sits as he sees a +9.9 DK point increase with the star big off the floor.

Also consider (in order): Kevon Looney, Bam Adebayo, Julius Randle

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