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While it looks like Demetri got to have all the fun with the fat slate of games, April 1st slate is a joke. There are five games total but the three in the main slate all consist of young teams, with only Portland being potentially playoff bound. It's safe to play Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum, and the rest of the Trail Blazers, simply because they are the only team that will be desperately fighting for a win.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/1/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays.
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FanDuel DFS Guards
Kris Dunn - PG, vs SAC ($4,300)
As a cheaper option that will contribute across the board, Kris Dunn will be going up against smaller guards, giving him the upside for rebounds and other hustle stats. His scoring ability is shaky, but the Sacramento defense is nothing to be feared. With the limited options, you need to save up as much as you can and this seems like the right place.
Sean Kilpatrick - SG, vs ORL ($3,700)
Sean Kilpatrick is a scorer. He can shoot, drive, and get open in isolation. He's coming back from an injury, so his upside might be hindered, but he proved last outing that he can produce given limited minutes. With Jeremy Lin back, Sean Kilpatrick will have to do less generating and more shooting. Arguably worse for fantasy, but given that the Magic are on the second night of a back-to-back, Kilpatrick has plenty of upside.
Also Consider: Allen Crabbe - SG, vs PHO ($4,100)
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Terrence Ross - SF, at BKN ($4,400)
Terrence Ross is easily the most inconsistent player when it comes to fantasy basketball, especially DFS. He is able to score on a whim, but whether or not it leads to production relies on whether his jumpshot is falling or not. Extremely frustrating as someone who plays him, but also a thing of pure beauty when it works in your favor...
Gorgui Dieng - PF, at vs SAC ($6,000)
Limited options and Gorgui Dieng is the cheapest with the most potential. Dieng is able to rebound, score, and do just about everything a good power forward should do. For a moderate price, hopefully you can fit Dieng alongside Karl-Anthony Towns in your lineup. Dieng is a much more experienced player than anyone in the Kings backcourt, except Anthony Tolliver. Even then, Dieng has the size to be a high-reward option every night.
Also Consider: Aaron Gordon - PF, at BKN ($5,400)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Karl-Anthony Towns - C, vs SAC ($10,600)
You had to see this coming. He is easily the top option for center, not just because he is first on the list. His price is spot on for his projection, but he will exceed that against Sacramento. He has been just as productive as ever, and when he is able to score over 30 points, you need to make sure you want have him rostered. Towns is hard to pass up anytime you have the chance so don't miss the chance tonight.
Also Consider: Alan Williams - C, at POR ($4,700)
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