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Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/5/17): NBA DFS Advice For FanDuel, DraftKings

Dennis Clausen's top daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for 11/5/17. Expert NBA DFS advice, sleepers & player recommendations for FanDuel and DraftKings.

With a bunch of NBA games on tap along with a huge slate of NFL games, there should be plenty of action to keep you on the couch all day long on Sunday.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 11/5/17.

The DFS lineup picks featured in this article will mostly bypass the obvious choices and focus more on value plays. Let's not waste any time and jump right in!

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DFS Guards to Consider

Dennis Schroder - G, @ CLE ($7,300 DK, $8,000 FD)

One of the best things that Atlanta has going for them is Dennis Schroder. Despite the fact that he plays for a garbage team, his play has been anything but as he is averaging 21 points, six assists and a steal per contest. Though he has been dealing with an ankle injury, he is designated as probable for Sunday's matchup against Cleveland. If he suits up, he should see plenty of minutes on a team that has been slammed with ailments as of late.

Eric Gordon - G, vs. UTA ($6,500 DK, $6,500 FD)

Eric Gordon has been playing very, very, very well since being inserted into the starting lineup in the absence of Chris Paul. As long as Paul remains on the shelf and the Rockets continue to play fast, put up a ton of points and shoot a bunch of three-pointers, Gordon should always be considered for any lineup, especially in DraftKings where you get extra points for shots from behind the arc.

Isaiah Taylor - G, @ CLE ($3,300 DK, $3,300 FD)

As mentioned, Atlanta is dealing with a crap load of injuries at the moment which presents a nice opportunity to get some production for a low price. Isaiah Taylor played 25 minutes against Houston a few nights ago and did well for himself, scoring 12 points and dishing out five assists. He also had a steal and a block before the night was through. With Malcolm Delaney likely not playing due to an ankle issue, here is your guy to help offset the cost of the higher-priced stars on Sunday's tilt.

Other DFS Guards to Consider: Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Victor Oladipo, Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Shelvin Mack, Jodie Meeks (if John Wall sits)

 

DFS Forwards to Consider

LeBron James - F, vs. ATL ($11,600 DK, $11,500 FD)

There isn't one person on this planet who is playing NBA DFS on Sunday that should not have LeBron James in their lineup. After dropping 57 points on the Washington Wizards on Friday night, it appears as if he is fed up with the crappy play of his team as of late. The Atlanta Hawks are in for a world of hurt on Sunday afternoon because James will likely go crazy against them. Get him in your lineup.

Kristaps Porzingis - F, vs IND ($9,300 DK, $9,700 DK)

Kristaps Porzingis missed practice on Saturday due to an ankle issue but he is expected to play against the Pacers on Sunday.  Porzingis has been a monster this season, posting a career-best 29 points per game, crushing last season's mark of 18. He continues to gobble up the boards and is still a defensive nightmare, averaging almost two blocks.

Al Horford - F, @ ORL ($7,200 DK, $6,700 FD)

With Aron Baynes starting at center, at least in the short team, Al Horford has slid back to his natural spot at the four. Horford has been playing very well this season, averaging 14 points and nine rebounds per game. He also is shooting an accurate 46 percent from beyond the arc which will translate well against a team that is in the top five in opponent three-pointers per game.

Other DFS Forwards to Consider: Paul George, Aaron Gordon, Carmelo Anthony, Evan Fournier, Kyle Kuzma, Kelly Oubre, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Josh Jackson (if T.J. Warren sits), Luke Babbitt, Jae Crowder

 

DFS Centers to Consider

Marc Gasol - C, @ LAL ($7,900 DK, $8,400 FD)

Marc Gasol is playing fantastic this season and is averaging 20 points, nearly 10 boards and two blocks per game. That is a lot of fantasy points potentially, especially against a Los Angeles team that is having their issues in the middle. Memphis does tend to play at a slower pace, which is always something to keep in mind, but will likely be forced to quicken things up against a youthful Lakers team.

Ed Davis - C, vs OKC ($3,900 DK, $4,500 FD)

I have really enjoyed having Ed Davis in my lineups. He's not going to get you a million points but at such a low asking price, he is one of the those guys who can get you what you need when you are strapped for cap space. He doesn't score a ton but will come in, grab some boards, block a few shots and then leave the game. Boom, easy points right there.

Other DFS Centers to Consider: DeWayne Dedmon, John Collins. Jusuf Nurkic, Enes Kanter

 

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San Francisco 49ers

Nick Bosa Downgraded to Out in Week 3
Najee Harris

Ruled Out for Week 3 with Non-Contact Injury
Colston Loveland

Questionable to Return with Hip Injury Sunday
Najee Harris

Listed as Questionable to Return in Week 3
CeeDee Lamb

Questionable to Return with Ankle Injury
Jalen Hurts

Overcomes Slow Start, Finishes With Four Touchdowns
Jonathan Taylor

Scores Three Touchdowns in Blowout Win
Tre Tucker

Explodes for Three Touchdowns in Absurd Outing Sunday
Kirk Cousins

Michael Penix Jr. Replaced by Kirk Cousins Late in Blowout Loss
Mike Evans

Quickly Ruled Out Against Jets
Alec Pierce

Won't Return Following Concussion Diagnosis
Mike Evans

Questionable to Return with Hamstring Injury
D'Andre Swift

Active for Week 3 Against Cowboys
Terry McLaurin

Questionable to Return Against Raiders in Week 3
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Active for Week 3
Zach Charbonnet

Officially Ruled Out for Week 3
Cedric Coward

"100% Cleared" for Basketball Activities
Trevor Megill

Unlikely to Return Until Playoffs
Brandon Woodruff

Goes on 15-Day Injured List With Lat Strain
Brock Purdy

49ers Rule Brock Purdy Out For Week 3
CJ Abrams

Out With Jammed Shoulder on Sunday
Wyatt Langford

Back in Lineup on Sunday
Charlie Morton

Designated for Assignment
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Expected To Play In Week 3
J.J. McCarthy

Targeting Week 7 Return
Xavier Legette

Inactive for Week 3
Emeka Egbuka

Cleared to Suit Up
Ryan Blaney

the Favorite to Win at New Hampshire
Joey Logano

Wins Pole, Is Confident Heading Into New Hampshire Race
Christopher Bell

Is Christopher Bell The No-Brainer DFS Pick at New Hampshire?
Denny Hamlin

Always Strong at New Hampshire
Mike Trout

Hits 400th Career Home Run
William Byron

has Never Finished in the Top 10 at New Hampshire
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Could Contend at New Hampshire This Weekend
Austin Cindric

Has Potential at New Hampshire
Kyle Larson

a Strong DFS Option, Inconsistency Gives Reason to Doubt him
Chase Elliott

Recent Speed Downturn Could Continue at Loudon
Chase Briscoe

Looks Slower at Loudon Than in the Round of 16
Tyler Reddick

Possibly Distracted by Contract Costs
Ross Chastain

Qualifying Results Improving as his Race Results Decline
Chris Buescher

has Shown Mediocre Pace This Season and at Loudon
Brad Keselowski

Consistent Loudon Speed Makes Him an Excellent DFS Option
Carson Hocevar

Strong Qualifying Run May Be a Reason to Stay Away from Carson Hocevar
Shane Van Gisbergen

a Shaky DFS Option
Ty Gibbs

Will Probably Be an Afterthought With All Three Teammates Still in the Playoffs
Kyle Busch

Likely to Finish Better and Run Worse at Loudon
Ryan Preece

Modified Experience Could Help Ryan Preece at Loudon
AJ Allmendinger

Has a Bad Loudon Record but Was Fast in Practice
Michael McDowell

Earns Best Qualifying Run at Loudon, but Not a Strong DFS Option
CFB

Steve Angeli Will Miss Significant Time
William Contreras

Exits With Hand Injury, X-Rays Negative
Cal Raleigh

Breaks Mariners Single-Season Home Run Record
Giancarlo Stanton

Belts 450th Career Home Run
CFB

Thomas Castellanos OK After Injury Scare
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Upgraded to Probable for Saturday's Tilt Against Missouri
Will Smith

Dealing with Fractured Hand
Jaccob Slavin

Remains Sidelined Saturday
Max Domi

Expected to Practice Sunday
Andrei Vasilevskiy

Sits Out Practice
Pablo López

Pablo Lopez Goes to Injured List
Tylor Megill

Likely to Require Tommy John Surgery
CFB

Behren Morton Ruled Out vs. Utah
CFB

Behren Morton Exits with Possible Concussion
Stuart Skinner

Determined to Improve After Shedding Weight
Jeremy Lauzon

Dealing With an Injury
Jack Eichel

Returns to Practice
Wyatt Langford

Day-to-Day With Side Tightness
Bryan Woo

Exits With Pectoral Tightness on Friday
Alec Bohm

Phillies Reinstate Alec Bohm on Friday
Matt Coronato

Matthew Coronato Expected to Make a Big Impact This Season
Johnathan Kovacevic

Out Indefinitely
Kevin Hayes

to Be Re-Evaluated in About a Month
Evgeni Malkin

Not Thinking About Retirement
UTA

Alex Kerfoot Out Week-to-Week
Zeev Buium

Misses Practice With Upper-Body Injury
Artemi Panarin

Sustains Lower-Body Injury in Training Camp
Yordan Alvarez

Astros Put Yordan Alvarez on Injured List With Ankle Sprain
Kyle Finnegan

Set to Return on Friday
Isaac Paredes

to Return on Friday
Yuri Collins

Headed to Brooklyn
Charlotte Hornets

Hornets Sign Keyontae Johnson
Dennis Smith Jr.

Agrees to One-Year Deal With Mavericks
Tyler Herro

Undergoing Foot/Ankle Surgery
William Eklund

Back at 100 Percent in Training Camp
Macklin Celebrini

Battling an Illness
Kevin Hayes

Evaluated for Upper-Body Injury
Zach Hyman

Out Until November
Stefan Noesen

Nursing a Groin Injury
Laurent Brossoit

Out Long-Term After Hip Surgery
Pierre Engvall

Out for 2-3 Weeks
Kirill Kaprizov

Focused on Having a Good Season
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Upgraded to Probable for Saturday's Tilt Against Missouri
Clayton Kershaw

Will Retire at the End of the Season
Malcolm Brogdon

Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon Both Staying with the Knicks?
Detroit Pistons

Charles Bediako Agrees to a Training Camp Deal with Detroit
Anthony Davis

Recovering From Eye Surgery, Uncertain for Training Camp
Charlotte Hornets

DaQuan Jeffries Waived by the Hornets
CFB

Eric Singleton Jr. Questionable For Saturday
NBA

Trevelin Queen Joins Chinese Team
Damian Lillard

Not Rushing His Return
Brooklyn Nets

Keon Johnson Waived by Nets
Justin Verlander

Plans to Pitch in 2026
Junior Caminero

Day-to-Day With Back Tightness
CFB

LaNorris Sellers to Play Against Missouri?
CFB

Kaidon Salter Expected To Start for Colorado on Saturday
Trey Jemison III

Joins Knicks on Two-Way Contract
Kevin McCullar Jr.

Signs New Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Matt Ryan

Returns to Knicks on Exhibit 10 Contract
New York Knicks

Alex Len Signs Exhibit 9 Deal With Knicks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Expected to Take on Larger Offensive Role With Hawks
Thomas Sorber

Undergoes Surgery
CFB

Diego Pavia Refutes Report of Seeking Seventh Collegiate Season
CFB

Diego Pavia Seeking Another Year of Eligibility
CFB

Kevorian Barnes Questionable Against SMU
Tosan Evbuomwan

Joins Knicks
NBA

Kai Jones Links Up With EuroLeague Team
Bismack Biyombo

Returns to Spurs

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