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Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got three more Game 2's tonight, with all three home teams looking to clinch the series and advance to the second round. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate.
This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 4/25/23. Remember to monitor NBA injury news and our awesome new NBA injuries report tool as the slate can completely change before lineups lock.
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DraftKings and FanDuel Guards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Russell Westbrook - PG, LAC @ OHX ($9,300 DK, $9,700 FD)
With the Clippers in desperate need after injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Russ turned back the clock to 2016 and has almost single-handedly kept this series competitive for LA. For a player who could legitimately have the most fantasy points on the slate, Russ being under $10k on both sites feels like an obvious misprice.
Jamal Murray, PG, DEN vs MIN ($8,200 DK $8,900 FD)
Murray was a different beast at home in this series after two forgettable games in Minnesota. In games 1 and 2 he averaged 52.9 fantasy PPG, compared to a 39.4 fantasy PPG average on the road. Murray has played noticeably better at home all year, and with the Nuggets on the brink of moving on, I think Murray is in another great spot.
Bogdan Bogdanovic - SG/SF, ATL @ BOS ($4,800 DK, $6,300 FD)
Bogdanovic seems the most likely candidate to replace the suspended Dejounte Murray in the starting lineup. Bogdanovic had a rough Game 4, but played well in the first three games of the series overall, and averaged 30+ fantasy PPG in the first two games in Boston.
Others to consider: Trae Young ($8,600 DK, $9,900 FD), Derrick White ($6,200 DK, $6,400 FD)
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DraftKings and FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Jayson Tatum - SF/PF, BOS vs ATL ($10,000 DK, $10,800 FD)
Tatum hasn't exactly been efficient, but his sheer volume always gets him over the line for a solid fantasy score. He's shooting 45% from the field through four games but is still averaging 51.75 fantasy PPG. With the Hawks down one of their best defenders, this is Tatum's best chance to have an easy time on offense.
De'Andre Hunter - SF/PF, ATL @ BOS ($5,400 DK, $5,700 FD)
Hunter is a bit more volatile than the usual suggestion, but given the small slate and thin rotations – you gotta make lemonade when life gives you lemons. The good news is that Hunter is averaging 36 minutes per game, and will almost definitely crack 40 minutes again tonight with the Hawks facing elimination and down their second-best player. If Hunter has another good game or even finds a middle ground of some kind, he should make for a fine play.
Taurean Prince - SF/PF, MIN @ DEN ($4,000 DK, $3,800 FD)
With Kyle Anderson going down to injury in Game 4, Prince is the last man standing on the Timberwolves' SF depth chart. Prince has been serviceable in his minutes on the floor but should see a healthy increase in playing time tonight. He doesn't need a ton of points to be a good play, and I think 20 fantasy points is more than attainable.
Others to consider: Kevin Durant ($9,900 DK, $10,000 FD), Eric Gordon ($4,900 DK, $4,800 FD)
DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Nikola Jokic - C, DEN vs MIN ($10,800 DK, $11,400 FD)
Jokic had much better games on the road compared to at home this series, but he's so much better of a fantasy option than any other C-eligible player, I would be straight-up lying if I suggested anyone else as the top C tonight. I do think it's a positive that the Wolves finally showed some life last game, which should prevent a blowout, which is what caused lackluster fantasy games for Jokic in Games 1 and 2.
Al Horford - PF/C, BOS vs ATL ($5,000 DK, $6,100 FD)
Horford averaged 26 fantasy PPG in Games 1 and 2 when playing at home, most notably due to his defensive contributions. In Games 1 and 2, Horford recorded seven combined steals+blocks, compared to two in Games 3 and 4. It's also worth noting that Robert Williams played a lot of minutes (by his standards last game), which could allow Horford to soak up a couple of extra minutes if the Celtics look to keep Williams fresh for the rest of their run.
Others to consider: Mason Plumlee ($3,800 DK, $4,500 FD)
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