The top DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for 4/24/17 by Tom Vecchio. Expert NBA DFS advice, sleepers & player recommendations for DraftKings.

The playoffs are in full swing and we are starting to see some series being closed out. Pricing is different in the playoffs, so don't be afraid to takes some risks, and put a few lineups in the bigger tournaments. There are two close series and one team on the brink of being swept, so look at those teams for the best options.

In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/24/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays. Shall we dance?

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DraftKings DFS Guards

Dennis Schroder - PG, vs WAS ($7,800)

Schroder has had a really strong series so far, and the Hawks are going to need every bit of his effort if they want to tie this series up with the Wizards. Schroder has scored 39 DraftKings points or more in every game this series. The pricing for the playoffs is different than normal, so Schroder falls into this weird area of not being too expensive, but also not super cheap, so some people may over look him when it comes to tournaments. Schroder has a team leading 29.$% usage rate this season, so expect plenty from him.

CJ McCollum - SG, vs GS ($7,600)

McCollum started this series strong, posting 41 real points, for a total of 56 fantasy points, then fell flat in Game 2, but rebounded in Game 3. So may be nerves from him, but Portland is down 3-0 in this series, and if they want any sort of respect from the outside NBA world, they need to put up at least one win. McCollum is the second star on this team, and this is the spot for him to shine. He scored 32 real points or more in two of the three games this series, so the opposing defense certainly isn't an issue. Good to be used in cash or tournament lineups.

DraftKings DFS Forwards

Khris Middleton - SF, @ TOR ($6,600)

Here is a spot where you might be able to get a low owned player who is going to put up some solid points for you. In the first four games of this series, Middleton has scored 28 points or more in all four. Great stuff from a role player, who is becoming the real second options for the Bucks. This series has had a bit of a weird flow, a few close games, one huge blow out. So not sure what type of game we are going to be getting tonight, so go with a player who is putting up numbers regardless of the outcome.

Draymond Green - PF, @ POR ($8,400)

With Durant missing Game 3, and his status for Game 4 unknown, Green stands to see plenty of playing time and pick up some of that missing offense. When Green isn't kicking opposing players in the nuts, he is super impactful for the Warriors. He was one assist short of a triple double in Game 1, and only four points short of a triple double in Game 2. So the man is out there, contributing in all factors for his team, and should be a lock in your lineups, no matter what format you are playing.

DraftKings DFS Centers

Paul Millsap - C, vs WAS ($8,000)

Millsap has a bit of a war of words going on with some of the Wizards players, and he is not really the kind of player you want to test. In Game 1, he put up 21 fantasy points, not good by any stretch of the imagination. In Game 2 he put up 51 points, and in Game 3 he put 60 points. Two huge games from him, after he got called out, and I can't wait to roster him for tonight's game. I'm saying he is going to have at least 45 fantasy points, and will come away with a double double, lock him in.

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