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Demetri Raftopoulos highlights the top FanDuel NBA DFS lineup picks for 4/7/17, as well as a couple of sleepers to keep in mind while building your roster.
With Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and LeBron James all set to take the court Friday night, it's necessary to free up cap space and find value elsewhere. This will help you afford them while not compromising the rest of your lineup.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/7/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.
Let's get to it, shall we?
FanDuel DFS Guards
Tyler Ennis - PG, vs SAC ($3,800)
Tyler Ennis scored a career high 19 points in his last contest versus the San Antonio Spurs. He shot eight for 14 from the field and three for four from behind the arc, adding six assists and two steals over a surprising 39 minutes. The boost in playing time stemmed from the absence of D'Angelo Russell. Russell is battling a knee injury and is questionable to take the court Friday night against the Sacramento Kings. If he sits, Tyler Ennis is a must start as he should again be inserted into the starting five at the one spot, and see another heavy boost of minutes played. He has posted double-digit scoring totals in five of his last six games.
Buddy Hield - SG, at LAL ($5,100)
Buddy Hield keeps emerging as a legitimate scoring threat for the Sacramento Kings. Despite a disheartening two-point performance against the defensively-tough Utah Jazz late in March, Hield has consistently put up double-digit scoring totals for a Kings team that has played a lot better than people thought they would once DeMarcus Cousins was shipped to New Orleans. Ty Lawson has certainly controlled Sacramento's underrated backcourt, but he has been rested periodically, along with the team's other veterans. Hield is an affordable option that has proven capable of adding a bulk of rebounds to complement his scoring abilities. Also, the Los Angeles Lakers surrender 111.9 points per game, the third most in the league.
Also Consider: Russell Westbrook - PG, @ PHO ($13,500)
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LeBron James - SF, vs ATL ($10,900)
The King is ready for the postseason. Just look at his performances recently. LeBron was four assists shy of posting his third straight triple-double as he and the defending champions made, what could be a preview to the Eastern Conference finals, look easy Wednesday night. After defeating the Boston Celtics, the Cavaliers look to further increase their lead as the top team in the East, now set to take on the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron flirts with a triple-double every night and has been worth every penny. He is averaging 30.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in two games versus the Hawks this season.
Dirk Nowitzki - PF, vs SA ($5,900)
The San Antonio Spurs have already announced that they are planning to rest LaMarcus Aldridge, Kawhi Leonard, Pau Gasol, Manu Ginobli, and Danny Green for Friday night's contest. In a recent matchup where the same was the case for the Spurs, the Lakers were able to pull out the W. This should mean that Dirk Nowitzki and other Mavericks players should have a much easier time putting the ball in the hoop. Despite a recent Achilles injury, Nowitzki is good to go and will look to finish this playoff-less season on a high note. In their last meeting, the veteran put up 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Also Consider: Kyle Anderson - SF, @ DAL ($3,600)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Nerlens Noel - C, vs SA ($5,700)
Noel certainly hasn't been the most reliable center for daily fantasy, but has proven capable of spreading enough stats across the board to reach or exceed projection. He should be able to do so against a heavily rested Spurs squad, and could free up plenty of cap space to afford LeBron, Westbrook, and maybe even James Harden as well. He's a risk, but also capable of flirting with a double-double.
Also Consider: Rudy Gobert - C, vs MIN ($9,100)
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