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We're down to a two game slate, but that does not mean there aren't options to use. There are some elite players to go along with some great salary relief options on this slate, which bodes well for lineup construction.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/05/17. 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
Kyrie Irving – PG, at TOR ($8,300)
Irving has looked outstanding for the Cavs this postseason, as he has scored at least 39 fantasy points in five of his last games, including two games with 45 or more fantasy points against the Raptors. He’s a double double threat, who has elite scoring potential. He can also add a couple rebounds, blocks, and steals on any given night. He comes with a surprisingly low price tag, and he’s a great option in all leagues.
Lou Williams – PG/SG, vs SA ($5,000)
Williams has struggled a bit in his first two games against the Spurs, but those two games were blowouts. He had scored at least 29 fantasy points in his previous four games to help the Rockets advance passed the Thunder. Williams is a great scorer, who doesn’t need big minutes to dominate. He can add a few peripheral stats each night, as well, but he generally relies most heavily on scoring. He could see extended minutes if this game stays close, and he’s a high upside option tonight.
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LeBron James – SF/PF, at TOR ($12,400)
There’s simply no reason to avoid James tonight. He should be the first player inserted into your lineups, and you should then build around him. He’s averaging 66.6 fantasy points per game during the playoffs, and he has only scored less than 60 fantasy points once, which was a 58.5 fantasy point performance against the Raptors. He’s an elite option in all leagues, especially with only two games on the slate.
Ryan Anderson – PF, vs SA ($4,800)
Anderson has struggled for the most part this postseason, but he has caught fire against the Spurs. He has scored 31.5 and 34 fantasy points in their first two games, and he has been locked into big minutes for Houston. He’s a good scorer, who can add fantasy points in other categories, as well. He comes with a low price tag because of his recent struggles, but he’s a great option tonight.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Nene Hilario – C, vs SA ($3,900)
Nene is an interesting option on this slate. He has scored at least 14 fantasy points in each of his last four games, including a huge 45 fantasy point performance against the Thunder. He generally doesn’t play big minutes, but he has the ability to, and he’s a player that can score fantasy points in a hurry. If the Rockets decide to play him 25 minutes tonight, he’s the type of salary relief option that could win you a tournament. That is a big if, though, and he should only be used in GPPs because of that.
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