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With only a few games left until the playoffs, there isn’t a lot of time left to play regular season DraftKings, so get a win while you can. Golden State/Indiana has been omitted from Thursday’s contest, which eliminates some of the more efficient value-plays.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/5/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on DraftKings.
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DraftKings DFS Guards
Bradley Beal - PG/SG, @ CLE ($7,300)
Beal has seen an increase in his numbers since the return of his BFF John Wall. Since Wall was was cleared to play, Beal is averaging 20 points, two steals and shooting 9-for-19 from beyond the three-point line over the last three games. This game should stay tight all the way into the fourth quarter, which should keep Beal on the floor and hopefully producing some quality fantasy points.
Donovan Mitchell - PG/SG, vs. LAC ($7,100)
The Jazz still have plenty to play for and will be looking to gain ground in the Western Conference playoff picture. He has played well against the Clippers this season, averaging 22 points and a 48 percent field goal percentage. He’s coming off a strong 26-point performance against the Lakers on Tuesday and will likely see something similar in this one.
Other DraftKings DFS Guards to Consider: James Harden, John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, Ricky Rubio, Shabazz Napier (if Lillard is out), Tyus Jones (if Jeff Teague is out), Tyrone Wallace, Jamal Murray
DraftKings DFS Forwards
LeBron James - SF/PF, vs. WAS ($11,600)
James should be on everyone’s roster on Thursday night. Despite costing you and arm and a leg, he has been on a roll the entire season and has played well against Washington this year as well, averaging a triple-double. Like the Atlanta Hawks, the Wizards always give up a ton of fantasy points against the three spot so you really can’t go wrong here.
Joe Harris - SG/SF, @ MIL ($4,400)
Harris is the type of player that you need if you are looking for someone who is cheap and has a high upside. He will likely draw the start once again since DeMarre Carroll is out dealing with a hip ailment and should see somewhere between 25-30 minutes, which will leave him enough time to get it going on Thursday.
Other DraftKings DFS Forwards to Consider: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Kevin Love, Joe Ingles, Al-Farouq Aminu, Derrick Favors, Jabari Parker, Gerald Green
DraftKings DFS Centers
Clint Capela - C, vs. POR ($6,400)
With so many expensive options in the middle on Thursday, you can actually afford to take it down a notch and look to Clint Capela for some relief. Portland has struggled in the middle over the last five outings, allowing 54.6 fantasy points per game and 74.1 over the last 10.
Other DraftKings DFS Centers to Consider: Nikola Jokic, Karl-Anthony Towns, John Henson, Jarrett Allen
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