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DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/9/23): NBA DFS Lineups

The top daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on April 9th, 2023. Kyle Ringstad provides NBA DFS analysis and sleeper picks for building optimal DFS rosters.

This is the last day of regular season in the NBA, which means most teams on the slate don't have anything important to play for. Identifying the teams that are playing to improve their seeding is a huge key because they are the ones who we can count on their starters and rotation players to play their usual allotment of minutes. Every team is in action today, so it's not like we'll have a shortage of options. We'll see a lot of funky scratches and abnormal starting lineups on this slate, so be ready to pivot on a dime and make sure you're on your computer and ready to make swaps with the news. Let's get to it.

Here is my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 4/9/23. Keep an eye on RotoBaller’s NBA injury news and also our full NBA injury report today to stay up to date before lineups are locked.

 

NBA DFS Matchup Rankings

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Guards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Kris Dunn, vs. LAL (FD: $7,000, DK: $7,700)

Dunn has been pulling off his best Louis Armstrong impression for the Jazz recently, exploding for 58 DK points last night and 44.25 DK points in the previous game. He's more or less the "last man standing" for this squad, and as long as Markkanen, THT, Olynyk, and Clarkson continue to sit out, Dunn will be a solid candidate to crush 5x value on this slate. The Lakers allow the second-most fantasy points to opposing point guards this season and the eighth-most fantasy points per game overall. This game should be a high-scoring affair, and Dunn's fingerprints should be all over it as long as we get the lineup situation from the last game.

Jalen Green, vs. WSH (DK: $7,700)

Green and the Rockets don't necessarily have anything to play for to finish the year, but that doesn't mean he can't keep playing nearly 40 minutes and producing for our DFS lineups. He needs 38.5 DK points to hit 5x value, and he has been at or over that number in four straight games. This current iteration of the Wizards can't defend anything - they're allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing teams over their last seven games.

Ranked Value Plays:

There are an unlimited number of value plays on this slate, so I will rank them according to my personal preferences here:

Tre Mann, Garrison Mathews, Ziaire Williams, David Duke Jr., John Konchar, Payton Pritchard, Julian Champagnie, Jared Butler, Aaron Holiday, Dru Smith, Lindy Waters, AJ Griffin, Jaden Springer, Daishen Nix, Kendrick Nunn, Theo Pinson, Blake Wesley

Also consider: Anthony Edwards, Shake Milton, Jordan Goodwin

 

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DraftKings and FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Brandon Ingram, vs. MIN (FD: $9,800, DK: $10,600)

The Pelly's would love to win to secure as high as the #5 seed. If they lose, they will fall to the #9 seed. Can you think of any viable reason not to jam in Ingram against a Timberwolves team playing the second half of a back-to-back set today? Because I sure can't. The alpha in New Orleans had a letdown game last time out, but he has been putting up 50 and 60 DK point games on the regular lately, and we have to assume he'll get all the usage he can handle in a crucial regular-season finale.

Ranked Value Plays:

Kenneth Lofton Jr., David Roddy, Isaiah Todd, Dominick Barlow, Jalen Johnson, Bol Bol, Ousmane Dieng, Luka Samanic

Also consider: Trey Murphy III, Karl-Anthony Towns

 

DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Karl-Anthony Towns, vs. NOP (FD: $8,300, DK: $7,800)

Towns needs 39 DK points to hit 5x value, and he has put up 48 and 48.5 DK points over his last two games. He's also playing on a Wolves team that needs to win against the Pelicans to improve their playoff seeding, which means we can bank on KAT and the squad to get their full allotment of minutes today. While Jonas Valanciunas is a rebounding machine and a tough matchup down low, we don't need to worry too much because the Pelicans allow the 11th-most fantasy points per game to centers.

Ranked Value Plays:

Meyers Leonard, Onyeka Okongwu, Olivier Sarr, Udoka Azubuike, Day'Ron Sharpe

Also consider: Rudy Gobert, Xavier Tillman



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T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Still Not Close on New Contract
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Still Not Pleased with Contract Situation
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on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Yu Darvish

to Make Season Debut on Monday
MLB

Nationals Fire Dave Martinez, Mike Rizzo
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
KaVontae Turpin

Arrested on Two Charges
Cole Ragans

to Begin Throwing on Monday
Theo Johnson

Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
Andrés Giménez

Andres Gimenez Hits 10-Day Injured List
Jermaine Burton

Continues to Show Growth
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Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
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Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
Austin Cindric

Remains an Overrated Road Racer
Brad Keselowski

Likely to Brush Past Chicago Street Course to Focus on Daytona
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John H. Nemechek One of the Best Underdog Options After Strong Runs at Mexico City and Last Year
Cole Custer

Strong Mexico City Run and Xfinity Series Chicago Win Make Him a Solid DFS Option
Erik Jones

Likely Not Good Enough on Road Courses for DFS Consideration Despite Poor Qualifying Result
Noah Gragson

May Be Better Than Other Cheap DFS Options
Riley Herbst

Despite Decent Mexico City Run, Don't Expect Riley Herbst to Contend at Chicago
Cody Ware

Is a Road Course Veteran, but It's Rarely Helped Him in NASCAR
Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen Is The Heavy Favorite to Win at Chicago Street Course
Christopher Bell

Should Be Strong Despite Practice Struggles at Chicago Street Course
Cam Ward

"Not Expecting" to be handed Starting Job
Chase Claypool

Eager to Get Back on the Field
Wyatt Langford

Activated, Playing on Saturday
Jay Huff

on the Move to Indiana
Cam Whitmore

Wizards Acquire Cam Whitmore from the Rockets
LaJohntay Wester

Stands out on Special Teams
Clarke Schmidt

Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Nolan Arenado

Scratched from Saturday's Lineup
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Starting on Saturday
Corbin Carroll

Activated from 10-Day Injured List
Cincinnati Bengals

Shemar Stewart, Bengals Continue Contract Talks, No Progress Made
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade may not Happen Until "August, September"
Ha-Seong Kim

Removed Early During Season Debut
ARI

Christian Fischer Retires From NHL at 28
NHL

Spencer Martin Moves to Russia
WAS

Anthony Beauvillier Re-Signs With Capitals for Two Years
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Sitting Out With Foot Issue
Isaiah Neyor

Impresses at Minicamp
Houston Rockets

Jock Landale Waived by Rockets
Bo Bichette

Back in Blue Jays Lineup
Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valanciunas Considering Returning to Europe
Miles Sanders

Works With Starters During Mandatory Minicamp
Jabari Walker

Signs Two-Way Deal With Sixers
Chimere Dike

Titans Could Move Chimere Dike Inside
Keandre Lambert-Smith

KeAndre Lambert-Smith not Guaranteed Roster Spot
Anthony Bradford

Working Hard to Win Back Starting Job
Byron Young

Still Improving?
Cody Simon

Jonathan Gannon has Been Impressed With Cody Simon
SirVocea Dennis

has Impressive Offseason
Trevor Penning

Could Still Have a Role in New Orleans
Jonathan Kuminga

Warriors Decline Recent Offer for Jonathan Kuminga
Orlando Magic

Moritz Wagner, Magic Agree to One-Year Deal
Clarke Schmidt

Placed on Injured List
José Soriano

Jose Soriano Throws Gem Against Braves
Robbie Ray

Earns Ninth Win in Complete Game
T.J. Watt

Likely to Reset the Edge-Rush Market
George Springer

Blasts Two Homers, Drives in Four
James Wood

Goes Yard in Five-Hit Night
Bradley Beal

Suns Discussing Potential Buyout
Los Angeles Lakers

Jaxson Hayes Staying with the Lakers
NBA

Damian Lillard "Open" to Signing With a Team This Offseason
Max Muncy

Out at Least Six Weeks
Clarke Schmidt

Leaves Start with Forearm Tightness
Colson Montgomery

Promoted to the Major Leagues
Pittsburgh Steelers

Omar Khan, Steelers Agree to Three-Year Contract
Max Muncy

Goes on Injured List With Knee Bruise
SJ

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers
SJ

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract
CAR

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract
Chau Smith-Wade

Having Stellar Offseason
Ace Bailey

Inks Rookie Contract With Jazz
Boston Celtics

Josh Minott Inks Deal With Celtics
Sandro Mamukelashvili

Heading to Toronto
Jared McCain

Not on 76ers Summer League Roster
Dylan Harper

Unavailable for California Classic
COL

Brent Burns Inks One-Year Deal with Avalanche
STL

Blues Land Pius Suter on Two-Year Deal
Morgan Frost

Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
WPG

Gustav Nyquist Moves to Winnipeg
Cody Glass

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal
PIT

Anthony Mantha Joins Penguins
Cleveland Cavaliers

Larry Nance Jr. Headed Back to Cavaliers
Eric Gordon

Remaining with 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers

Deandre Ayton Joining Lakers
Emil Heineman

Signs Two-Year Deal with Islanders
Simon Holmstrom

Re-Signs with Islanders for Two Years
UTA

Nate Schmidt Signs Three-Year Deal with Mammoth
UTA

Brandon Tanev Moves to Utah on Three-Year Contract
Dallas Mavericks

Dante Exum Returning to Dallas
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Has Surgery to Repair a Turf Toe Injury
Bud Cauley

in Great Form Ahead of John Deere Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

a Player to Avoid at John Deere Classic
Jake Knapp

Riding Momentum Ahead of John Deere Classic
PGA

Sungjae Im Looking for Consistency at John Deere Classic
Ryan Gerard

a Solid Option at John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler

Looking to Rebound at John Deere Classic
Cameron Champ

a Volatile Option at John Deere Classic
Jackson Suber

Staying Below 70 is Key to Success for Jackson Suber
Kevin Roy

Playing Better Heading into John Deere Classic
Justin Lower

Hoping for Something Positive in Illinois
Ben Kohles

a Long Shot at John Deere Classic
Stephan Jaeger

Attempts to Stop Roller-Coaster Ride
Beau Hossler

Needs a Challenge in Illinois
Harry Higgs

Has Potential at John Deere Classic
Nick Dunlap

Keeps Plugging Through Tough 2025 Season
Kevin Yu

a Near Must-Play at TPC Deere Run
PGA

J.T. Poston Returns to John Deere Classic Looking for Another High Finish
Thriston Lawrence

a Decent Fit For John Deere Classic
Tom Kim

Not Finding Much to be Happy About Ahead of John Deere Classic
Si Woo Kim

is a Prohibitive Fade at John Deere Classic
Ben Griffin

is the Appropriate Favorite at TPC Deere Run
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