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With one week to go in the regular season there are still a few playoff spots that need to be locked up and seeding needs to be finalized. This should help coaches and players want to put out their studs for the final push. The result is DFS players are (mostly) not getting watered down play on the court, and plays are not as volatile as they could be. For the Sixers and Knicks, that's another story.
We have provided our daily picks throughout the year and we will continue to push hard during these last regular season games. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for Saturday April 11th, 2015.
Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, so be sure to check all lineups prior to tip-off. If you want to chat about your roster picks, check out the DFS chat room at the bottom of this post.
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Worth The FanDuel Investment
Pau Gasol (CHI, F) - $8,800
The Spaniard has clearly enjoyed his time against Philadelphia this season. He is averaging 22 points, 14 rebounds and 1.5 assists against the Sixers on the year. Meanwhile he appears to still have a lot left in the tank after a stellar season, as he has hit at least 36.4 FDP in six of his last nine games.
Damian Lillard (POR, G) - $8,200
An injury to Arron Afflalo and some rest for an ailing LaMarcus Aldridge means Lillard will be the main scoring option for the Trailblazers on Saturday. He is also a nightly threat for 10 assists and is averaging 4.7 boards on the season. We don’t want to say that he will get a triple-double, but this is certainly a night where that is a possibility.
Jimmy Butler (CHI, G) - $8,400
The Sixers are going to be targeted quite a bit. Butler suffered a recent left calf injury and is listed as a game-time decision, so be sure to check his status regularly. If Butler can go, he will shine as the top two guard option of Saturday in The Association.
Other G to consider: Klay Thompson (GSW, G) - $6,900
Coach Kerr hasn’t liked what he’s seen from Thompson over the last few weeks, so it is probable he sees plenty of court time. Thompson dropped 35.8 FDP in his last outing, perhaps showing that he has regained his form.
Derick Favors (UTA, F) - $7,800
Despite going cold against the Grizzlies on Friday night, Favors has remained rather productive in the month of April. Portland may rest an ailing Aldridge, who normally matches up relatively well with Favors. Expect a nice bounce-back game from Favors.
Andrew Wiggins (MIN, F) - $7,500
Once again, the small forward option is rather thin, so it is necessary to pay up for the best talent. The probable Rookie of the Year will go up against a fast-paced Warriors team, so Wiggins will have many opportunities to score and fill out his stat line.
Joakim Noah (CHI, C) - $6,200
Over their last ten games, the Sixers have given up 59.0 FDPPG to opposing centers, including a ridiculous 62.0 FDPPG in their last five. Yes, Noah has been erratic this season. But how can anyone pass up that kind of tanking?
DFS Sleeper & Value Pick
Harrison Barnes (GSW, SF) $4,200
It could get ugly in Golden State Saturday night. With Draymond Green currently at the top of his game, coach Kerr could go to Barnes early and often to get him some valuable playing time. The number one rule of DFS: playing time equals points.
