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With the postseason right around the corner, things are getting interesting around the league. With teams looking to increase positioning come draft time, it won’t be unusual to see guys scratched at the last minute, in addition to some unknown players getting some time on the floor. As a result, it is more important than ever to consider who will benefit when certain players aren’t in the lineup, as well as who may sit more during lopsided contests.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/24/21. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You can also check out DraftKings lineup picks and injury news before lineups lock. Good luck, RotoBallers.
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FanDuel DFS Guards
Coby White, PG - @ MIA ($6,100)
Zach LaVine is expected to miss up to two weeks due to health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19, and with the team down its top offensive threat; others will benefit. White is a guy who comes to mind as he has been playing extremely well. He will be entering Saturday night fresh off an 18-point outing against the Charlotte Hornets, a game where he drained four of his six attempts from deep.
Armoni Brooks, SG - @ DEN ($4,200)
The Rockets are shorthanded on Saturday night, and as a result, there are some minutes and opportunities up for grabs. Brooks has logged at least 30 minutes in each of his previous two games and is averaging nearly 20 fantasy points during that span as well. Although the 22-year-old is a risky option, the upside is there for sure.
P.J. Dozier, SG - vs. HOU ($3,900)
Dozier’s rostering cost on Saturday night is comical. With Jamal Murray now out of the equation with a knee issue, he has been seeing a ton of playing time. Dozier has taken at least nine shots in each of his last five games and has reached double-digit scoring three times during that timeframe.
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Michael Porter Jr., SF - vs. HOU ($7,200)
Porter’s rostering cost continues to rise, and for good reason. Without Jamal Murray in the mix, he is now arguably the No. 2 option on the offensive end for Denver. The second-year man had a monster outing against the Warriors on Friday night, finishing with 26 points across 37 minutes while shooting 50 percent from behind the three-point line off of 14 attempts.
Jae’Sean Tate, PF - @ DEN ($5,900)
Tate will likely see the floor a lot against the Nuggets as the Rockets continue to be without most of team due to injuries. Without John Wall on the floor, he will be one of the biggest beneficiaries from a usage standpoint as well as in the +/- category.
Isaiah Stewart, PF - @ IND ($5,700)
Stewart has been getting some playing time behind Mason Plumlee and may see even more against Indiana if Jerami Grant doesn’t play. The 19-year-old has been playing the best basketball of his career in April, averaging nearly a double-double via 10.4 points and 9.6 rebounds. He’s also efficient as a shot-blocker, so fantasy managers will want to keep him on the radar against a Pacers team that will be without some players underneath the basket.
FanDuel DFS Centers
Goga Bitadze, C - vs. DET ($5,500)
Bitazde is dealing with an ankle issue and is questionable ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Pistons. However, if he does play, he is surely someone the consider. Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner are out, which will allow the former No. 18 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft to get some additional run. The big man isn’t the most effective scorer but is nasty on the glass and on the defensive end. Monitor his status up to opening tip.
Kelly Olynyk, C - @ DEN ($5,000)
Olynyk has a legitimate chance to finish as the team’s leading scorer against the Nuggets. John Wall will get the night off to rest, and with Christian Wood also unlikely to play, the veteran may crush his value. He had a double-double against the Clippers a few days ago, finishing with 23 points and 10 boards while also coming up with four steals.
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