NBA DFS Picks For Fanduel 4/14/21

I put an end to the short cold streak that came immediately after our insane two weeks of profit with yesterday's 340 point lineup that cashed in all contest types. Hopefully, that win can spark another streak that leads to our bankroll getting an even larger increase. On top of our lineup having success, my top article play of Malachi Flynn, my top value play of Caleb Martin, and my core of Flynn, Brandon Goodwin, and Paul George, all were in the million dollar winner's lineup. For today, the main slate consists of 11 games, which makes the number of player options about as high as we will see. Due to injuries, rest, and match-ups, this is the most loaded slate that I have seen all season in terms of return on value, so I will be having four top players at each position. Let's get back in the cash! As I say everyday, the top plays and my lineup core can change with injury or rest news, so make sure to stay up to date. Let's dive into the breakdown of the NBA main slate on Fanduel today!

Reminder: If you would like the lineup that I will be using, RT the article post on twitter for at @SportsVerseHQ, DM @Excyphir, and follow them both. Since my lineups usually change with injury news, be sure to check DMs before lock in case of a change. I usually send my lineups out around 30 minutes to an hour prior to lock, so as long as you have followed the steps and DMed me, you will receive it.

Top Play:

Tyrese Haliburton - $5,500:

To start, I am infatuated with the idea of stacking as many players as possible in the WAS-SAC game tonight. The game has the highest implied total on the slate by large margins, and should be as fast-paced as you can possibly see. With Buddy Hield questionable and Richaun Holmes doubtful, Tyrese Haliburton should be tasked with carrying a larger portion of the Kings' offense tonight. At $5,500, I really like his scoring upside, and his floor should be relatively high, even if he hasn't produced effectively in the last three games. As things stand now, Tyrese Haliburton is in my core.

Best Value:

Nicolas Claxton - $3,700:

The main slate tonight is as loaded with value as it could possibly be. There are too many great options to list in this segment, but any of the names listed in my player pool below who you consider cheap are excellent candidates for this spot. However, Nicolas Claxton stands out as the best of the bunch. The Nets will be without James Harden, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, and LaMarcus Aldridge tonight, which means that Claxton is aligned for significant minutes. When the rookie has been on the court, he has had terrific production in regards to fantasy points per minute. At just $3,700, barring injury, I see very few scenarios where Nicolas Claxton doesn't hit value. He is in my core as of now, and that is very unlikely to change.

Main Player Pool:

Point Guard:

Russell Westbrook - $11,200

De'Aaron Fox - $9,600

Malachi Flynn - $5,300

Kendrick Nunn - $5,300 (if Jimmy Butler is ruled out)

Other great plays: Steph Curry - $10,300, Luka Doncic - $10,300, Kyrie Irving - $9,900, John Wall - $8,400, Malcolm Brogdon - $7,300, Ja Morant - $7,000, Ben Simmons - $7,000, Terry Rozier - $6,900, Reggie Jackson - $5,600, Cole Anthony - $5,200, Derrick Rose - $4,600, Rajon Rondo - $3,700

Shooting Guard:

Bradley Beal - $8,500

Tyrese Haliburton - $5,500

Tyler Herro - $5,200 (if Jimmy Butler is ruled out)

Terance Mann - $4,800

Other great plays: Zach LaVine - $9,000, DeMar DeRozan - $7,900, Collin Sexton - $7,300 (if he plays), Terrence Ross - $5,700, Dillon Brooks - $5,600, Jalen Brunson - $4,800, Jeremy Lamb - $3,900, Seth Curry - $3,900, Luke Kennard - $3,800, P.J. Dozier - $3,600, Rodney Hood - $3,500

Small Forward:

OG Anunoby - $6,800

Kevin Porter Jr. - $6,500

Rui Hachimura - $5,200

Caleb Martin - $3,500

Other great plays: Jimmy Butler - $9,300 (if he plays), Michael Porter Jr. - $7,400, Miles Bridges - $6,300, RJ Barrett - $6,100, Buddy Hield - $6,100 (if he plays), Kent Bazemore - $5,100, Keldon Johnson - $4,900, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot - $3,500 (if he starts)

Power Forward:

Damontas Sabonis - $8,800

Pascal Siakam - $8,600

Christian Wood - $7,500

Nicolas Claxton - $3,700

Other great plays: Julius Randle - $9,400, Tobias Harris - $7,300, Jerami Grant - $7,000, Harrison Barnes - $6,000, Jalen McDaniels - $5,700, Jae'Sean Tate - $5,700, Aaron Gordon - $5,700, Thaddeus Young - $5,600, Marcus Morris - $5,600, Brandon Clarke - $4,700, Kenyon Martin - $3,600, Juan Toscano-Anderson - $3,500

Center:

Nikola Jokic - $10,900

Ivica Zubac - $5,100

Moses Brown - $4,700

Hassan Whiteside - $3,600 (only if he starts)

Other great plays: Joel Embiid - $10,100, Nikola Vucevic - $9,100, Bam Adebayo - $8,100, Jarrett Allen - $7,200, Kelly Olynyk - $6,100, Wendell Carter Jr. - $6,000, Mo Bamba - $4,900 (if he plays), Kevon Looney - $3,500, DeAndre Jordan - $3,500, Damian Jones - $3,500

Core/Lineup:

As of now, my core is Russell Westbrook ($11,200), Tyrese Haliburton ($5,500), and Nicolas Claxton ($3,700).

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