FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Saturday, 5/28/21 Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer and our NHL Optimizer. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard Ben Simmons FD - $9000 DK - $7600Opponent - WASProj Pts FD - 43.46 DK - 43.15 If Westbrook doesn’t play for the Wizards then it’s hard not to see this game turning into a massive blowout. Heck, it could go that way even if Russ plays just like it did last game. Simmons has been awesome in the first two games of the series, using the quick pace and porous Washington defense to average 14 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and some defensive stats. Even with the minutes getting churned off in the last game because of the blowout he still found a way to pay value. Considering it’s still the best matchup on the slate, it’s hard to fade Simmons here. Goran Dragic FD - $5500 DK - $5400Opponent - MILProj Pts FD - 34.49 DK - 36.34 Dragic got the start last game in place of Kendrick Nunn and I’m expecting that to happen this time again in Game 4. It’s an elimination game for the Heat so it’s tough to know where their motivation levels are going to be. But he’s still coming at too cheap a price for the new role. The Heat got blown out last game and Dragic was bad from a shooting perspective, going 3-14 from the field. But the price didn’t move all that much and the opportunity was there. I still think he’s a play and if in the starting lineup again is a pretty easy option here. Shooting Guard C.J. McCollum FD - $7400 DK - $7300Opponent - DENProj Pts FD - 44.8 DK - 46.41 McCollum is still a pretty good deal on both sites, sitting in the $7K range, and is a candidate to continue playing 40+ minutes as he did in the last game of the series. He’s shot really well in this series, hitting 47% of his threes on almost seven attempts per game. He’s always going to play second scoring fiddle to Dame in the offense of course, but he’s also priced accordingly. The rebounding (seven per game) has been a nice addition and I think we can keep rolling with him in cash in this upper-middle tier....

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Friday, 5/28/21 We're getting to the guts of these critical First-Round series, and it's been fascinating up to this point. The most shocking series has been the Dallas-Los Angeles one, with the Mavs carrying a 2-0 lead back home. That means that Game 3 should be highly contested, but it's not like the Atlanta-New York one won't be either. The Boston-Brooklyn matchup is the only real concern in terms of blowout potential, but there's still value in that game too. With that in mind, let's kick things off with two guys who have been linked together since they were drafted. Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer, and NHL Projections as well. Plus, our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard Luka Doncic FD - $10500 DK - $11000 Opponent - LAC Proj Pts FD - 60.28 DK - 64.81 Doncic has developed into one of the best players in fantasy at the ripe age of 22, and he looks to be on a different planet in this series so far. In the first two games of this first-round, Luka is averaging 35 points, 8.5 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. That has led to a 66.4 average on DraftKings, one of the highest totals in this postseason. While many people might be concerned about facing a tough defensive team like this, Luka has shown it really doesn't matter. In their five meetings this year, Doncic is averaging 64.7 fantasy points per game. Trae Young FD - $9000 DK - $8600 Opponent - NY Proj Pts FD - 44.66 DK - 47.19 I was concerned with Trae facing this Knicks defense in this series, but he's made minced meat of them so far. Trae is averaging 31 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game in the first two games against them. That might look shocking when you see NY's elite defensive statistics, but it's far from surprising when you see that Young is posting a 49-point average in his five meetings with the Knicks this year. The simple fact is, he's handling the ball on every possession and is taking on even more shots and usage in these critical playoff games. As long as that continues, Trae should be a five-figure player on both sites. If you're looking...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Thursday, 5/27/21 Head on over a for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer and NHL Projections as well. Plus our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard Damian Lillard FD - $10500 DK - $9400 Opponent - DEN Proj Pts FD - 51.88 DK - 54.65 You can't pay up everywhere today, but you're going to want to strongly consider paying up for Lillard. Point guard is a mess, first of all, and Lillard is just doing so much for the Trail Blazers that the DraftKings price in particular is looking ridiculous. Dame played 42 minutes in game two in spite of Portland getting run out of the gym, and put together a 42/10/4 line including 9/16 from three. That's just ridiculous, and he's truly having his way with Campazzo and whoever else the Nuggets try to throw at him. Not overthinking this one - Dame is an every lineup guy. Dennis Schroder FD - $6100 DK - $5800 Opponent - PHO Proj Pts FD - 29.37 DK - 30.19 As you'll see as time goes on, it's really tough to find savings tonight. While Schroder isn't exactly cheap, he probably qualifies as a cheap play on the night. He's also in a nice spot here, particularly if CP3 misses this one. The Lakers fed Schroder 16 shots in game 2, and he got to the line 6 times. I don't think that's an unreasonable expectation if he winds up squaring off against a defender like Cameron Payne here. Monitor Chris Paul's situation very closely. He hasn't looked right since his "shoulder contusion," and there is a real possibility that Cameron Payne will be a must-play in cash games if Paul sits. Shooting Guard Devin Booker FD - $8300 DK - $8100 Opponent - LAL Proj Pts FD - 49.63 DK - 51.84 With Paul hobbled, Booker is taking over even more than we expected he would in this pivotal series. He's playing 40+ minutes guaranteed, running the offense, and being wildly aggressive in getting to the basket. He tied a career-high with 17 free throw attempts in game two, and made every single one of them. He's the one guy that the Lakers don't have a perfect answer for defensively, and he should continue to get his. C.J. McCollum FD - $7300 DK - $7300...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Wednesday, 5/26/21 These NBA Playoffs have been unbelievable so far. We're not even to the elimination games, and it feels like every matchup is a must-win game. That's definitely the case here, with many of these teams trying to even these series'. There's a lot to discuss, though, so let's talk about one of the biggest heroes from the exciting Game 1 games. Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer, and NHL Projections as well. Plus, our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard Trae Young FD - $9000 DK - $8500 Opponent - NY Proj Pts FD - 47.14 DK - 51.31 Facing the Knicks is no easy matchup, but Trae was absolutely brilliant in their Game 1 victory. The former Oklahoma guard dropped 57 DraftKings in that wonderful performance, and it's really no surprise when you look at his splits. In four meetings with New York this year, Young is averaging 51 fantasy points per game. That's a brilliant total from a $9K player, and it's clear that he will lead the team in shot attempts, usage rate, and minutes played in this series. It also extends one of his best stretches of the year, scoring at least 54 fantasy points in four of his last six games as well. Ben Simmons FD - $8100 DK - $7300 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 43.46 DK - 43.15 Simmons is a tough guy to figure out in terms of DFS, but we absolutely adore him in a matchup like this. The biggest thing is the fact that Washington plays at the fastest pace in the NBA. That caters beautifully to a player like Sim, who happens to be one of the best athletes in our sport. That was on full display in Game 1, with Big Ben collecting 15 rebounds and 15 assists en route to 52 DraftKings points. Imagine how that could look if he had more than six points! In any case, we'll take the stat-stuffing abilities in such a tasty matchup, especially with Simmons sitting at just $7,300 on DK. If you have the salary, Russell Westbrook is hard to overlook with his triple-doubles averages. Shooting Guard Bradley Beal FD - $9500 DK - $8800 Opponent - PHI Proj Pts FD - 50.4 DK - 51.89 Beal...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Tuesday, 5/25/21 The first few days of the playoffs were absolutely incredible, and we should have some more stunning action here. The Lakers, Clippers, and Celtics are all looking to avoid 0-2 holes, and it should have those teams especially hungry. With that in mind, let's kick things off with someone who has motivation for other reasons! Head on over for your chance to get DFSR PRO, which will give you access to our NBA FanDuel and DraftKings optimizer, our MLB Optimizer, and NHL Projections as well. Plus, our new player lab! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with NBA or NFL? Be sure to read our free NBA and NFL Ebooks on building lineups, general strategy, and more. We've got you completely covered. Point Guard Kyrie Irving FD - $9200 DK - $8800 Opponent - BOS Proj Pts FD - 51.4 DK - 52.58 We just mentioned that Kyrie is motivated for differing reasons than most players because he's facing his former team. Everyone knows that his days in Boston were far from pretty, and it looks like it has Irving starving when he faces his former team. In their four meetings this season, Kyrie is averaging 30.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.5 steals en route to 53.3 DraftKings points per game. That's some of the best splits you'll see, and it makes it hard to understand why he remains around $9K. That's close to the guy we saw all year anyway, with Kyrie posting a 46-point average. Dennis Schroder FD - $5700 DK - $5600 Opponent - PHO Proj Pts FD - 29.37 DK - 30.19 Schroder is not quite the same guy when LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both suiting up, but he's still too good to be this cheap. We're talking about a guy who's averaging over 30 fantasy points per game, playing even better in the second half of the season. That's right on par with our projections for Dennis the Menace, and it's hard to neglect from a guy barely cracking $5,500 on both sites. Facing Phoenix is definitely a tough matchup, but Schroder is averaging 28 DK points per game across 34 minutes a night in their four meetings this year. Kemba Walker has been fantastic without Jaylen Brown this season. Shooting Guard James Harden FD - $10800 DK - $10200 Opponent - BOS Proj Pts FD - 50.03 DK - 52.17 It's strange to see Harden in this price range. The Beard is usually $1,000 more on each site, and it's hard to understand why he's seen a drastic price...