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We're back to another two game slate with two interesting matchups. The Utah Jazz have displayed the ability to keep up with one of the best teams in the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans have not displayed that same ability, but their games against Golden State have featured an elite number of fantasy points.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/4/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on DraftKings.
You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. Find me in the Hoops Chat Room, playing Fornite on Xbox or regrettably on Twitter @BalesSJustin.
DraftKings DFS Guards
Donovan Mitchell - PG/SG, vs HOU ($8,300)
Mitchell struggled in the first game of this series, but posted a 17/5/11/2 line in his last game. He seems to be working more as a point guard with his 11 assists, but he also took 20+ shots in nine consecutive games. He'll be locked into big minutes once again tonight, and he makes an elite option for a reasonable price tag.
Rajon Rondo - PG, vs GS ($7,300)
Rondo is one of the most obvious plays on this slate. He has looked outstanding in this series, averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 11.5 assists, and 3.0 steals (48.4 fantasy points) in 35.2 minutes per game. He has looked great against the Warriors the entire season, averaging 1.25 fantasy points per game through five matchups. Rondo makes an elite option in all leagues tonight.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Kevin Durant - SF/PF, at NO ($9,300)
Durant has been $10K+ for the majority of the season, and now he's too cheap. In two games this series, he has scored 57 and 50.25 fantasy points. He has triple double potential, and Durant looks fully comfortable playing with Stephen Curry once again. This could be the last time his price is this low, and he's an elite option for the time being.
Jae Crowder - SF/PF, vs HOU ($4,700)
It's impossible to trust Crowder, but he has looked outstanding early this season. Through two games, he is averaging an 18.0/7.5/1.0/1.0 line in 33.5 minutes per game. He has scored 31.5 and 34.25 fantasy points in those games, and his price tag is still extremely low. He's a risky option, but there are very few great salary relief options on this slate.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Draymond Green - PF/C, at NO ($8,200)
Green is another player that simply should not be avoided tonight. Through two games, he is averaging 18.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 2.0 steals (61.0 fantasy points) in 35.5 minutes per game. If this game stays close, Green could see 40+ minutes again. The Pelicans have not had an answer for him the entire season, and tonight will likely be no different.
