FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Sunday, 4/11/21 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 MLB? 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 Jrue Holiday FD - $8700 DK - $8200Opponent - ORLProj Pts FD - 44.5 DK - 44.81 It looks like the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo again on Sunday leaving a lot of usage and minutes to Jrue Holiday. Milwaukee did the B-team shuffle last game with everyone sitting, but that won’t be the case here on Sunday. Everyone but Giannis looks like they will be back. Holiday has a full-season 22% usage rate, but that number spikes to 28% when Giannis is off the court. And the assets go up dramatically as well. This is a pretty easy spot for Jrue even with the price increase. Reggie Jackson FD - $5300 DK - $5100Opponent - DETProj Pts FD - 28.68 DK - 29.79 Kawhi Leonard is going to miss this game and Patrick Beverley is going to miss extended time with a broken hand. That has and is going to continue to leave an opportunity for Reggie Jackson in this offense. The Clippers have very few players who can create their own shot and RJax is one of them. He started last game when Paul George missed and played 30 minutes, took 14 shots, and dropped 26 points along with seven assists. That game was a blowout and I think 32-33 is more in line in a close one. Shooting Guard Paul George FD - $9000 DK - $8400Opponent - DETProj Pts FD - 45.81 DK - 47.79 Terance Mann FD - $5100 DK - $4900Opponent - DETProj Pts FD - 26.56 DK - 26.67 With Kawhi Leonard already ruled out of this game, the lion’s share of the usage should go to Paul George in this game. On the season, George has a 28% usage rate which is effectively tied with Leonard. But that number for George jumps to 33% when Kawhi sits. PG could take a ton of shots in this this game and the minutes should be up and around 36-37 at least. His run has been cut short of late, but the Clippers have played in some weird games, plus a blowout or two. Meanwhile, I know he’s coming off the bench, but Mann is another one of...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Saturday, 4/10/21 Head on over a 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 Stephen Curry FD - $10000 DK - $10100Opponent - HOUProj Pts FD - 52.88 DK - 55.71 Curry is coming on the back-to-back here so there’s some concern over whether or not he would sit. But the Warriors are also on the razor’s edge with the playoffs and it’s a little unclear how motivated they are to get there. They lost a close one to the Wizards on Friday, but Curry was great dropping 32 points, six assists, and five rebounds. The matchup against the woeful Rockets isn’t as good but it’s still a solid spot to target the superstar. Keep an ear out for any plans to sit but if he’s in then Curry is a strong cash option in the upper tier. Russell Westbrook (FD 11300 DK 10900) is definitely in play if Bradley Beal is sitting out the second half of the back-to-back. The latter isn’t currently on the injury list but has been dealing with some injuries of late. Westbrook is already close to a play here but would be a must if Beal were to sit. There’s some chance that Joel Embiid sits on the second half of the back-to-back for the 76ers on Saturday. If that was the case then I think we could rather safely roll Ben Simmons (FD 7400 DK 8200) at these prices. I suppose you can consider Dennis Smith Jr. (FD 4000 DK 3400) if he’s starting again. But the Pistons are admittedly kind of a mess. Shooting Guard Donovan Mitchell FD - $8500 DK - $8800Opponent - SACProj Pts FD - 44.5 DK - 46.72 Joe Ingles FD - $5200 DK - $5400Opponent - SACProj Pts FD - 31.41 DK - 33.23 Jordan Clarkson is going to sit this game out again, opening up more opportunities for both of these guys. Typically, a bench player sitting out wouldn’t have all that much effect on the starters in terms of cash-game viability. But this Jazz situation is just a little different. Clarkson actually has the second-highest usage on the teams (28%) behind only Mitchell and is the lynchpin of their bench scoring. Losing him does free up more shots for the rest of...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Friday, 4/9/21 Some wacky things are going on in the NBA right now. As someone who covers basketball for a living, players are suiting up every night that I've never heard of. That's just how bizarre things are right now, and it's likely to continue with so many teams falling out of it. It's all about adapting at this point of the season, though, and you'll see what I mean with some of the names you'll see in here. With that in mind, let's kick things off with someone that everyone knows. 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 Stephen Curry FD - $9600 DK - $9900 Opponent - WAS Proj Pts FD - 51.33 DK - 54.5 If the Warriors had a better record, Curry would be firmly in the MVP discussion. He's currently averaging 29.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. That's led to a 49-point average for the season on DraftKings, and he's been even better since his return from injury. In fact, Chef Curry has at least 50 fantasy points in all four games since his return, en route to a 54-point average. All of that makes him good against anyone, but Washington happens to be the most fantasy-friendly opponent in the NBA. They currently rank 26th in defensive efficiency and 30th in points allowed while playing at the fastest pace in the league. Terry Rozier FD - $7300 DK - $8500 Opponent - MIL Proj Pts FD - 40.87 DK - 42.41 I have a feeling that Scary Terry is going to live in this article for the next month. We say that because Charlotte's backcourt is a shell of itself, missing Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, and Malik Monk. That's three of the primary scorers on this roster, and it's going to leave Rozier with primary ball-handling duties and an opportunity to take 20-25 shots a game. That's awesome for a dude in the midst of a breakout season, with Scary Terry averaging 35 fantasy points per game. We honestly don't expect Milwaukee to slow him down either, with the Bucks ranked 19th in points allowed while playing at the third-fastest pace in the NBA. If Jamal Murray is out,...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Wednesday, 4/7/21 Tuesday's slate was not my best showing, but it was an unusual slate. There have been so many wacky things going on in the NBA recently that it's hard to know what to expect. That has me totally checked in for this Wednesday slate, though, and I love these recommendations. With that said, there are many teams in the second half of a back-to-back set, and that's something that needs to be monitored. Those teams include Atlanta, Boston, never, Indiana, Memphis, and New Orleans. 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 Terry Rozier FD - $7400 DK - $8400 Opponent - OKC Proj Pts FD - 42.02 DK - 43.5 The Hornets have been one of the biggest surprises this season, but the final month could be rough for them. We say that because Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, and Malik Monk are all expected to miss significant time. That's a ton of usage, scoring, and ball-handling out of the lineup, leaving Rozier to feast. Scary Terry has a usage rate of 30 percent with those guys off the floor while averaging over 1.2 DK points per minute. We love that for a guy who's in the midst of a breakout season, averaging nearly 35 DraftKings points per game. This matchup is fantastic, too, with Oklahoma City owning a 27th OPRK against opposing point guards this season. Lonzo Ball FD - $7800 DK - $7700 Opponent - BKN Proj Pts FD - 39.24 DK - 40.88 The injury bug has really struck this New Orleans team badly, with Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker all nicked up. That's three of the main ball-handlers on this team, leaving Ball as one of the only guys left. While he was hurt himself last week, he's been brilliant in his two games since returning. In fact, Ball's got at least 52 DK points in both of those, despite struggling with his shot. His stat-stuffing ability has allowed him to thrive without his shot falling, and a near triple-double on Tuesday is a good indicator of how much he's doing right now. He was actually playing well before all these injuries, too, averaging 37 fantasy points per game across his last...

FanDuel NBA Picks and DraftKings NBA Picks - Sunday Main Slate, 4/4/21 Head on over a 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 - $7500 DK - $8900Opponent - MEMProj Pts FD - 42.05 DK - 41.96 I suspect we see Joel Embiid sit the second half of the back-to-back here on Sunday which would open the door for Simmons to be a pretty strong cash game option against the Grizzlies. The time without Embiid on the court hasn’t been overwhelmingly positive, fantasy-wise, for Simmons who struggled with consistency across the box score. But he is always a threat to put it together and has a decent matchup against Memphis. The price is down thanks to the recent performance which could make it seem like he’s a risky play, but I think the floor is high enough, in general, to warrant a cash game look if Embiid is out. Eric Bledsoe FD - $5800 DK - $6300Opponent - HOUProj Pts FD - 32.21 DK - 33.22 Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Zion Williamson have missed the last two games and are questionable for this one as well. Plus, it looks like Kira Lewis is going to miss the game coming off the bench. This has left the Pels very thin at the guard. Now, if all three of the aforementioned guys come back, then we aren’t firing Bledsoe here. But if New Orleans is running with a skeleton crew then he becomes almost a must-play. The fantasy output has been just okay for Bledsoe even with all the absences over the last two games, averaging 14 points, six assists, and four rebounds. It hasn’t blown you away, but there’s a chance he sees around 40 minutes in this game and that would make it worth the risk at these prices. Strongly consider Stephen Curry (FD 9000 DK 9800) who will be back for this game. Shooting Guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker FD - $6500 DK - $7000Opponent - HOUProj Pts FD - 45.78 DK - 45.86 Like I said with Bledsoe, there’s a chance the Pelicans are playing incredibly shorthanded in this game and Alexander-Walker is ringing in as a very strong cash game play almost no matter who comes back for the team. He’s been taking a lot of shots with some...