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Two games make up Thursday night's slate of playoff basketball. Two teams could move on to the next round with a win. Two teams can force an ever exciting Game 7 with a win.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/27/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays. Shall we dance?
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DraftKings DFS Guards
Giannis Antetokounmpo – PG/SF, vs TOR ($10,300)
This has been a very weird series, consisting of a very up and down offensive attack from the Milwaukee Bucks. But if one thing has been clear, it is that the Bucks offense lives and dies by their third year blossoming superstar. The Greek Freak has been the talk of this series, from his out of this world blocks and impressive all around play. With Milwaukee's back against the wall heading into Game 6, expect Antetokounmpo to play close to 40 minutes. It's do or die.
Vince Carter – SG/SF, vs SA ($4,100)
Vince Carter continues to turn the clock back, and has been an offensive factor in Memphis' series with the San Antonio Spurs. In Game 4, Carter drained three of five attempts from behind the arc, and remains a sneaky downtown threat heading into a crucial Game 6. Carter started at shooting guard Game 5, and turned in his best performance of the series for daily fantasy. With the Grizzlies needing a win to stay alive, expect Carter to find some room and pull the trigger often.
Also consider: Mike Conley – PG, vs SA ($8,600)
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Norman Powell – SF, @ MIL ($5,500)
Norman Powell, where have you been all season? Powell has been something else since entering the starting lineup Game 4, and is coming off a 25 points, four assists, four rebounds, one block, three steals performance in Game 5. Powell has also been automatic from behind the arc since entering the starting five, and has sunk his last seven attempts. His 8.6 points per game during the regular season were certainly underwhelming, but Powell averaged 15.6 in 18 regular season starts. He is now averaging 18.5 points per game in two playoff starts. Expect the production to continue as the Raptors look to close out the series.
Serge Ibaka – PF/C, @ MIL ($6,500)
The options at power forward Thursday night are not that impressive. Each value option is not reliable, while there isn't any player that really sticks out. So, let's go with consistency. Serge Ibaka has posted 30-plus fantasy points in four of five games of Toronto's first round matchup with Milwaukee, and continues to flirt with double-digit rebound totals. Ibaka has also posted double-digit scoring totals in four of five games in the series as well.
Also consider: Khris Middleton – SF, vs TOR ($6,300)
DraftKings DFS Centers
Thon Maker – C, vs TOR ($3,800)
The statistics aren't blowing anyone away here, but there is something very important to note regarding Thon Maker's playoff play: he is earning the trust of head coach Jason Kidd. It is no secret that Kidd has strayed away from making Greg Monroe the team's full time center, and it looks like Maker will continue getting equal playing time. While Monroe is a lot more reliable, Maker saves you a couple of thousand here, and doesn't need to do much to reach projection at his price. Maker seems to have more speed than Monroe, and should continue to earn his time in the rotation.
Also consider: David Lee – C/PF, @ MIA ($4,300)
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