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There are six games total and they are all high-scoring. Add in that all the spreads are within 10 points and you have plenty of options to work with. Like usual, I'll keep my players on the cheaper/sleeper side of the spectrum, but still want to outline what will be the bigger talking points tonight. The Clippers-Nuggets outcome will be carrying significant weight and both teams are still fighting for wins.
The Pelicans and Thunder also need to keep winning games so stack all the superstars you can in those games, including James Harden and Kevin Durant. Tonight is going to be another exciting night in the NBA and other superstars you need to consider are: Khris Middleton, Will Barton, Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, and Steven Adams.
Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/7/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You can also read more DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other sports too.
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FanDuel DFS Guards
Courtney Lee - SG, vs. MIL ($3,600)
Although Damyean Dotson was the leading scorer last night, Courtney Lee still got minutes and scored 13 points on 10 shots. It's not the most promising effort, but this late in the season it's good to see something out of Lee given his price. He will hover around this price for the last few games and his streaky shooting can actually work in your favor. Lee's streaky scoring isn't dependent on the matchup and more on how he is feeling that particular night. The Bucks defense is just outside the top when it comes to opposing shooting guards so the matchup should scare away most players.
Spencer Dinwiddie - PG at CHI ($4,700)
Since D'Angelo Russell returned Spencer Dinwiddie has dropped off the face of the fantasy world. A little dramatic but his price reduction is a clear indicator of his lessened usage. His minutes have a bit inconsistent as of late but facing the Bulls seems like the perfect game to get back into some type of form before the season ends. The Bulls just rank in the bottom half against opposing point guards, so expect Dinwiddie to see a few extra minutes while both teams run smaller lineups for most of the game.
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Trevor Ariza - SF vs. OKC ($4,400)
Trevor Ariza is always hit or miss but offers so much upside it's hard to pass on him. It's hard to pass on any Rocket if I'm being honest. When someone like Ariza can offer you up defensive stats and threes, it's all you need for DFS. The Thunder are one of the better defensive teams but that won't change the Rockets, including Ariza from getting up plenty of shots. In both games against the Thunder this season, Ariza scored at least 15 points and there was no indication why the Thunder would want to focus in on him, leaving him with plenty of upside still.
Lauri Markkanen - PF vs. BKN ($5,700)
With this price, just play Markkanen. He's played close to 25 minutes in three straight games, scoring at least 23 in his last two. He's trending up while the season is trending down so capitalize. Yes, the Bulls are in tank mode but winning a game here and there at the sake of your developing and budding superstar rookie, it's not that big of a deal. He might still get limited minutes and check the lineups before the games start, but for sure consider Markkanen as one of the plays of the night.
FanDuel DFS Centers
Tyler Zeller - C at NYK ($3,600)
Tyler Zeller hasn't shown much to give you hope for his DFS production, but there's little reason why he shouldn't be on a nightly double-double watch. The Bucks don't have the most consistent rotations but Zeller is good for about 20 minutes on most nights. The Knicks lack a true defensive frontcourt presence so tonight will come down to Kyle O'Quinn, Luke Kornet, and John Henson doing all the dirty work on the glass. His price is minimal so he has a low ceiling to break through against a favorable matchup.
Also Consider: Jusuf Nurkic at SA ($7,500)
