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Unfortunately, we have a small slate tonight, but that does not mean we should avoid it. There are plenty of options to pick from, including a few elite options.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/1/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings.
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DraftKings DFS Guards
Jimmy Butler – SG/SF, vs ATL ($9,600)
Butler has seen an increase in usage since the injury to Dwyane Wade. He has been on fire for some time now, and he’s averaging 26.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 9.6 assists, and 2.2 steals per game over the last 10 days. He has also scored at least 45 fantasy points in each of his last seven games, including a huge 68.75 fantasy point performance against the Sixers. He’s playing much more with the ball in his hands, and he gets a great matchup against the Hawks tonight. Butler is still cheap enough to be used in all leagues tonight.
Jeremy Lin – PG, vs ORL ($6,100)
Lin is coming off somewhat of a bad game against the Pistons, but he played 31 minutes in that game. He has been an elite fantasy option on a per minute basis, and he recently scored 36 and 40.5 fantasy points in 30 and 28 minutes, respectively. He gets a matchup against the Magic tonight, and he found success against them in limited minutes earlier this season. He still comes with a moderate price tag, and he makes a great option in all leagues tonight.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Nikola Mirotic – PF, vs ATL ($6,000)
Mirotic is a player that comes with tremendous upside, but he generally only hits that when he is given big minutes. The major problem is that his minutes have been inconsistent recently. He still comes with a low price tag, though, and he has scored at least 40 fantasy points in three of his last four games. He has struggled against the Hawks in limited minutes this season, but he has seen his role in the offense increase with Dwyane Wade out. Mirotic makes a high upside tournament option on the slate tonight.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson – PF, vs ORL ($5,600)
Hollis-Jefferson has been playing limited minutes for the Nets recently, but he has been a great fantasy option. He’s averaging 32.1 fantasy points in only 23.2 minutes per game over his last five games. He also became the first player in a couple decades to record more than 15 rebounds in 15 or less minutes in a game. He has played 25, 24, and 30 minutes in his last three games, though, which suggests his playing time is on the rise. He can be used in all leagues because of his low price tag and the limited options on the small slate.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Dwight Howard – C, at CHI ($8,000)
Howard has found a ton of success with the recent injuries to the Hawks, as he’s averaging 18.0 points, 14.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game over the last 10 days. He’s controlling the paint with Paul Millsap out, and Millsap has been ruled out for the game again tonight. Howard has double doubled in each of his last eight games, but he has also been adding assists, steals, and blocks to his lines, as well. He gets a decent matchup against the Bulls tonight, and Howard can be used in all leagues.
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