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The top daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on May 2nd, 2023. Max Kulish provides NBA DFS analysis and sleeper picks for building optimal DFS rosters.
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got three more Game 2's tonight. 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 5/2/23. 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
Steph Curry - PG, GS vs LAL ($9,900 DK, $10,200 FD)
After a record-setting Game 7 against the Kings, Steph is priced a tier above any other option at guard. He's got a legitimate shot to have the most points on the slate, and the fact he's under $10k will make him a popular play with the higher implied points total of the two games.
Austin Reaves, PG/SG, LAL @ GS ($6,000 DK $6,800 FD)
Reaves has played 30+ minutes in all of the Lakers' post-season games, and he's scored 34+ DK points in 3 straight games. Reaves contributes across multiple categories and that gives him a solid floor to work with.
Kyle Lowry - PG, MIA @ NYK ($4,900 DK, $5,400 FD)
It's too early to know the status of Jimmy Butler for tonight, but there were headlines yesterday that the Heat are "preparing to play without Butler". I expect Butler to sit tonight, which would mean Lowry sees a larger share of the ballhandling duty. Expecting Lowry to go for 43.75 DK points again might be a bit much, but he has a clear path to scoring 30+ fantasy points.
Others to consider: Jalen Brunson ($8,400 DK, $8,800 FD), Klay Thompson ($6,800 DK, $6,200 FD)
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DraftKings and FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
LeBron James - SF, LAL @ GS ($10,100 DK, $10,500 FD)
LeBron will be playing in Game 1 as rested as he can be this late into the season. He last played four days ago, and in the Lakers' clinching game against the Grizzlies, he only had to play 31 minutes as the Lakers cruised to a series-clinching win. With the Warriors finishing up a 7-game series just two days ago, the rest factor heavily favors the Lakers.
Max Strus - SG/SF, MIA @ NYK ($4,800 DK, $4,700 FD)
Strus has a reputation as a streaky shooter, but a game without Butler in the lineup might be exactly what's needed for a ceiling game for Strus. Strus is a bit more volatile than the average top play choice, but when it's only a two game slate, you've got to be a little creative.
Others to consider: Julius Randle (if active) ($6,900 DK, $7,400 FD), Caleb Martin ($5,100 DK, $4,800 FD)
DraftKings and FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks
Anthony Davis - C, LAL @ GS ($10,000 DK, $11,500 FD)
I think A.D. for pretty much the same reasons I like LeBron tonight. In general, this Warriors-Lakers game is much more likely to be fantasy friendly, so I'm more inclined to target anyone playing in that game compared to Knicks-Heat.
Mitchell Robinson - C, NYK vs MIA ($5,600 DK, $6,300 FD)
If Julius Randle ends up active, Robinson obviously becomes a lot less appealing, but with no Randle in Game 1, Robinson posted his third straight game with 10+ rebounds in 34 minutes of action. With no Jimmy Butler, the Heat's offense will be much less potent, and Robinson could be a major cause of that with his rim protection and rebounding abilities.
Others to consider: Kevon Looney ($6,700 DK, $7,000 FD)
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