Daily Fantasy NBA Basketball Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings and Draftster 4/15/15

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Well here we are in the final day of the season. It's been a crazy run that's leading into a day in which every team is playing, some with stakes, most without. There will surely be some minutes restrictions for teams who are set in the playoffs. But in all, this night could prove to be all over the place. I will give you some of the standout plays on this slate, but this whole thing is a buyer beware situation.

Point Guards

Russell Westbrook - FD 12600 DK 12000 DFSTR 9500
This one is obvious. I am not going to even bother explaining it except to say that he's taken 60 shots in the last two games and the Thunder need to win tonight as they play at the same time as the Pelicans. With so many cheap options going today you shouldn't have any issue fitting his salary. Could be one last ride for Westbrook.

Zach LaVine - FD 6300 DK 6700 DFSTR 3700
Plays every single minute for the T-Wolves now at the point and I think he will be out there at 100% going against Westbrook tonight. Will he get chewed up alive on defense? Of course, but the minutes are very real and he's put up some Russ-like lines in the last two games.

Beno Udrih - FD 3700 DK 3400 DFSTR 3100
It sure looks like Conley will sit out again tonight leaving some bigger minutes for Udrih. He doesn't see all of the run I would like when he's filling in, but it's good enough to get the job done.

Tyreke Evans - FD 7800 DK 7700 DFSTR
George Hill - FD 7600 DK 7200 DFSTR 5600
Deron Williams - FD 6800 DK 6900 DFSTR 5900
All three of these guys should see all the minutes they can handle as they vie for that last playoff spot. All fall into that mid-tier that you sometimes need when there are cheaper guys to consider as the salaries need to round out. Tough to distinguish between the three in a points per dollar way.

Consider Troy Daniels who is seeing a bunch of minutes lately.

 

Shooting Guards

James Harden - FD 11000 DK 10500 DFSTR 9200
There are enough scenarios that the Rockets could vault to the two seed (it isn't likely but it's on the table) to make me think Harden goes all out tonight. It really helps that the Pelicans have something to play against when facing the Spurs. Should keep Harden's motivation and minutes high.

Jabari Brown - FD 4100 DK 4200 DFSTR 3000
Jordan Clarkson might sit out leaving the already thin Laker backcourt even that much thinner. Even with Clarkson playing last game, Brown played 46 of the 48 minutes for LA. Don't you just love this time of year? Jabari Brown is all of a sudden a broke man's Jimmy Butler.

Dion Waiters - FD 5100 DK 5100 DFSTR 4100
Stinks in real life, but is playing every minute for the Thunder. And it takes him that much run to hit upside. Waiters is terrible to watch but he gets the job done at these prices.

Small Forwards

Omri Casspi - FD 5300 DK 5600 DFSTR 3300
Has become one of the last men standing for the Kings. Logged 37 minutes in the last game and put up 14 shots on his way to a 26/9/6 line that mores than pays the day. Should see similar run tonight as the Kings are in full give-up mode with Gay and Cousins on the bench and the season having been long over for them for a while.

Kawhi Leonard - FD 8400 DK 8400 DFSTR 7100
If the Spurs are intent on playing all the way to the end to keep that second seed then expect Kawhi to get big minutes in this one. He's a solid cash game play all things consider and the nature and pace of this game should dictate some decent scoring numbers.

Tobias Harris - FD 6800 DK 6600 DFSTR 6000
Small forward is kind of a train wreck tonight even with every single team playing. Says a lot about the position that even with every team going it is still tough to find the value. Played 40 minutes last game and if he pushes anywhere close to that I like his matchup against the Nets.

Consider Joe Ingles or Rodney Hood if they are going to soak up more of Hayward's minutes.

 

Power Forwards

Anthony Davis - FD 11800 DK 11000 DFSTR 9600
The two most expensive guys on the court also have the most to play for. Davis and Westbrook are both fighting for that final playoff spot and considering the state of the punt situation happening on this slate, fitting them both should be no big thing. I'd go for it. Who knows what the Spurs are going to throw out there tonight (though they always bring something interesting) and the Pelicans could leave it all on the court. Big salary, but worth it and easy to fit.

Trevor Booker - FD 4100 DK 5000 DFSTR 3100
Derrick Favors sat the last two games and I'm not sure what would incentivize the Jazz to play him tonight (though I suppose it's worth keeping an ear out for news on this front). Booker has been a beast over the last two games averaging a 25/10 and playing a majority of the minutes at the power forward.

Terrence Jones - FD 5900 DK 5900 DFSTR 5500
Minutes are back up into the thirties and he can be super productive if just on the court for long enough. A great value especially considering how banged up the Jazz are right now with Favors likely out. Even at Utah full strength I would like Jones.

Mike Muscala - FD 4200 DK 4300 DFSTR 3000
If he could see more than say, 2 shots a game (considering the minutes he's playing) then you are looking at a very solid value on this final day. Starting for Millsap, but not getting all of the minutes. Much prefer Booker if Favors is out, but Muscala has a solid floor because he doesn't need to only score.

 

Center

Hassan Whiteside - FD 8000 DK 7500 DFSTR 6100
I don't know if the Heat will give him all of his minutes tonight, but if they do watch out. Whiteside has been putting on a display over his last three games averaging a 20/16 while blocking everything in sight. Again, stands to reason that he won't play in the mid to high 30's like he has been, but the Sixers make a great matchup. Whiteside has been on another planet.

Enes Kanter - FD 7400 DK 7800 DFSTR 6600
A guy with a lot to play for in a crazy good matchup for his skillset. The Timberwolves have been one of the worst teams in the league defending centers this season and I expect Kanter to play minutes in the high thirties (assuming the game stays close). Offense is the name of his game and Minnesota won't have a lot in the way of stopping him.

Bismack Biyombo - FD 4600 DK 5400 DFSTR 3600
Doesn't look like Al Jefferson is going to come back this season and Biyombo's been filling in nicely. Averaging around 30 minutes a game and when he adds scoring to the repetoire (term used loosely) then he can really blow it out of the box because he already rebounds real well.
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