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The top daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on April 26th, 2021. Eric Moody provides NBA DFS analysis and sleeper picks for building optimal DFS rosters.
The NBA schedule has 11 games on the main slate for Monday night. You'll have a plethora of players to choose from and matchups to target. One matchup you should be particularly keen on is the Dallas Mavericks versus the Sacramento Kings. Here are three tips on how to attack the overall slate when assembling lineups.
First of all, it’s important to look at the pace and Vegas lines. Second, it’s also useful to understand the number of fantasy points a team gives up to a specific position. The final tip is to identify value plays that are critical on a slate of any size. You don’t have to necessarily go for the cheapest value, but you want to identify players who have a high floor and a high ceiling.
This article will supply you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for the DraftKings on 4/26/21. You can also check out today’s FanDuel lineup picks. It’s also important to monitor injury news as a result of COVID-19 as the slate can completely change before line-up lock. Without further ado, let’s dive into the picks!
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DraftKings DFS Guards
Paul George - SG, LAC vs NO ($9,600)
George scored 33 points, accumulated 14 rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 34 minutes against the Rockets last Friday. He delivered when Los Angeles needed him most considering both Kawhi Leonard and Marcus Morris did not play. George has averaged 35 minutes, 33 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game over his last eight. George's Usage Rate this season is 30.3%. This metric is an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while he was on the floor. George is also very efficient with a Player Efficiency Rating of 26. This metric sums up all a player's positive accomplishments, subtracts the negative accomplishments and returns a per-minute rating of a player's performance. George has one of the highest ceilings on the slate especially with Luka Doncic being uncertain for Monday against the Kings with an elbow injury.
Dejounte Murray - PG, SA vs WAS ($7,100)
Murray scored 11 points, stockpiled seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 35 minutes against the Pelicans last Saturday. He has the ability to contribute in numerous statistical areas. Murray has averaged 35 DraftKings fantasy points per game over his last 10. He has a Usage Rate of 23.3% this season. Murray faces a Wizards team that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game.
Jordan Clarkson - PG/SG, UTA vs MIN ($6,800)
Clarkson scored 15 points, garnered five rebounds, five assists, a steal, and a blocked shot in 28 minutes against the Timberwolves last Saturday. His role has expanded with Donovan Mitchell out of the lineup due to injury since April 17th. Clarkson has averaged 35 minutes, 23.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, two assists, and 0.7 steals per game over his last three. The Timberwolves have allowed the most DraftKings fantasy points per game this season.
Bonus Guards: Bradley Beal ($9,700), Mike Conley ($7,400), Lonzo Ball ($6,700), Joe Ingles ($6,500)
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DraftKings DFS Forwards
Julius Randle - PF/C, NY vs PHO ($9,900)
Randle scored 31 points, hoarded 10 rebounds, and one assist in 39 minutes last Saturday against the Raptors. He is averaging career-highs this season in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and three-pointers. Randle has the third-highest Usage Rate (29%) among power forwards. He has had 11 games with 30 or more points this season. Randle's positive momentum should continue against the Suns tonight.
Pascal Siakam - PF, TOR vs CLE ($8,900)
Siakam scored 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 40 minutes against the Knicks last Saturday. Since returning from a two-game absence due to injury he has scored 45 DraftKings fantasy points or higher in each one. Siakam has the seventh-highest Usage Rate (26%) among power forwards. He faces a Cavaliers defense that has allowed the sixth-highest DraftKings fantasy points per game to his position.
RJ Barrett - SF, NY vs PHO ($6,700)
Barrett scored 25 points, accrued 12 rebounds, and four assists in 38 minutes last Saturday against the Raptors. He's averaged 34.3 DraftKings fantasy points per game over his last five games. Barrett is a nice value on tonight's slate.
Bonus Forwards: Brandon Ingram ($8,900), Michael Porter Jr. (8,500), OG Anunoby ($6,700), Jerami Grant ($6,700)
DraftKings DFS Centers
Nikola Jokic - C, DEN vs MEM ($11,000)
Jokic scored 24 points, collected 12 assists, eight rebounds, a steal, and a block in 29 minutes last Saturday against the Rockets. This was another day at the office for the veteran center. Jokic has averaged 34 minutes, 24.3 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game over his last 16. He has the third-highest Usage Rate (29.4%) among centers. Jokic faces a Grizzlies defense that has allowed the eighth-most DraftKings fantasy points per game.
Andre Drummond - C, LAL vs ORL ($7,400)
Drummond scored six points, racked up 12 rebounds, one assist, and three steals in 30 minutes against the Mavericks. Over the three previous games, he's averaged 41 DraftKings fantasy points per game. Drummond faces an Orlando team that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game this season.
Bonus Centers: Bam Adebayo ($8,800), Rudy Gobert ($8,600), Dwight Howard ($4,500)
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