FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/29/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

May 29, 2021

Dennis Clausen highlights the top FanDuel NBA DFS lineup picks for 5/29/21, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.

The postseason continues on Sunday, with four fantastic matchups spread out throughout the day. With a bigger schedule and a larger player pool, roster construction will be less challenging to some degree. Of course, all eyes will be on Russell Westbrook and his availability for the Game 3 matchup against Philadelphia. If he is out, look for Ish Smith and Bradley Beal to both see an uptick in interest from the DFS community.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/29/21. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You can also check out DraftKings lineup picks and injury news before lineups lock. Good luck, RotoBallers.

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Donovan Mitchell, SG - @ MEM ($8,000)

The Jazz will need Mitchell on the floor if the team is looking to make it beyond the first-round matchup against the Grizzlies. The 24-year-old recently returned from a lengthy absence caused by a bum ankle but still managed to see 25 minutes of work in Game 2 to go along with 25 points on 8-for-19 shooting from the field and 5-for-10 shooting from deep. It is reasonable to assume he will get more time on the floor on Saturday, and with a rostering cost of only $8,000, this one is a no-brainer.

Goran Dragic, PG - vs. MIL ($5,500)

Dragic played well in Games 1 and 2 but struggled in Game 3. After shooting a combined 15-for-28 from the field during the first two contests, he went 3-for-14 in the Heat's latest loss to Milwaukee on Thursday night. The biggest takeaway from all of this, however, is that the minutes and volume are there. With such a generous rostering cost, the veteran can provide adequate salary relief on the limited four-game slate.

Monte Morris, PG - @ POR ($4,700)

PJ Dozier and Will Barton will remain out in Game 4, leaving the backcourt duties to the trio of Morris, Austin Rivers, and Facundo Campazzo. Although Rivers was on fire in Game 3, Morris may still have the most significant upside between the three. He is averaging 24 fantasy points per game during this series, so fantasy managers should keep him on the radar.

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Khris Middleton, SF - @ MIA ($7,700)

While Jrue Holiday has been getting it done on the offensive end, Middleton is a guy who is often overlooked and undervalued, as evident by his bargain DFS asking price. He has taken 43 shots in total during this series, a total that would have been higher had the Heat not played like garbage over the previous two games. Hopefully, Miami will keep the score a little closer in Game 4, which should allow the veteran to see his usual allotment of minutes.

Daniel Gafford, PF - vs. PHI ($5,300)

Gafford's conditioning has been in question, so his workload has been somewhat limited during the series against the Sixers. However, he may be in line for more minutes, even more so if Russell Westbrook can't go after spraining his ankle during Wednesday's loss to Philly. Gafford has hit at least 24.7 fantasy points during the first two games of the series and has a good chance to produce something similar on Saturday.

Bobby Portis, C - @ MIA ($4,600)

Portis has had an active role so far during this series. Although he doesn’t play a ton of minutes, he has still been productive, including nearly missing a double-double against the Heat in Game 3. With Giannis Antetokounmpo dealing with a groin issue, the veteran could be in line for more production, especially if the Bucks give the Heat another ass-kicking.

FanDuel DFS Centers

Nikola Jokic, C - @ POR ($10,700)

Jokic may be the most dominant player during the postseason thus far. He has scored at least 34 points in his previous three outings and has also logged a minimum of 53.7 fantasy points during that same span. The Blazers haven’t been able to do much to slow him down, whether it be during the regular season or the playoffs, so fantasy managers looking for a stud on Saturday should look no further.

Dewayne Dedmon - C, vs. MIL ($4,100)

Dedmon was a monster during Game 2 of the series, finishing with 30.8 fantasy points. He fizzled in Game 3, but with Erik Spoelstra looking to avoid his team from getting swept, some adjustments will have to be made. Dedmon may enter the starting lineup in Game 4, allowing Bam Adebayo to focus on covering Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, even if he doesn’t, the door may be open for a bigger workload.

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