NBA DFS Picks For Fanduel 4/9/21

I am starting to catch fire! My lineups have finished in the top 5% in each of the last two days, making me 6/8 on the new month in cashing across all contests. With the 9 game slate today, I plan on continuing to keep this fire stretch alive. 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!

PS: I would die for Chris Boucher.

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:

Russell Westbrook - $11,200:

As long as Russell Westbrook is priced under $12,000 and is playing as well as he is right now, I will continue to have him as one of the best plays on every slate. With his insane production streak, I will continue to have him in my player pool until he gives me a reason not to. Tonight, the Wizards will face-off against the Warriors in a game that has the highest implied total on the slate. Unless things change dramatically, I will be including Russell Westbrook in my lineup.

Best Value:

Pat Connaughton - $4,200:

(update: DiVincenzo, Middleton, Lopez all being out makes him a near lock)

As of now, there are no obvious plays priced under $5,000, although there are some strong ones. Some of the other top plays within that range are Cole Anthony, Jeremy Lamb, Sterling Brown, Patrick Williams, Davis Bertans, Mo Bamba, and Ivica Zubac, with Onyeka Okongwu and Goga Bitadze joining them if they start. However, with both Jrue Holiday and Giannis out, I gave the top spot to Pat Connaughton. He is by no means a lock, but if you need salary relief, he is an excellent option who is productive with his minutes, and should see many more of them tonight.

Main Player Pool:

Point Guard:

Russell Westbrook - $11,200

Steph Curry - $9,600

Trae Young - $8,100

Other great plays: Ben Simmons - $7,400, Terry Rozier - $7,300, Malcolm Brogdon - $6,700 (if he plays), Kemba Walker - $6,300, T.J. McConnell - $6,100 (if Malcolm Brogdon is ruled out), Derrick White - $5,700, Cole Anthony - $4,700, Derrick Rose - $4,700, Jeff Teague - $4,400, Monte Morris - $3,800 (punt), Bryn Forbes - $3,500

Shooting Guard:

Bradley Beal - $8,300

Zach LaVine - $7,500

Pat Connaughton - $4,200

Other great plays: Caris LeVert - $8,300 (better if Malcolm Brogdon is ruled out), DeMar DeRozan - $7,600, , D'Angelo Russell - $6,300, Eric Bledsoe - $5,800, Kevin Huerter - $5,400, Dillon Brooks - $5,400, Terence Mann - $4,500, Jeremy Lamb - $4,200, Sterling Brown - $3,600

Small Forward:

Kelly Oubre - $6,400

Patrick Williams - $4,500

Thanasis Antetokounmpo - $3,900

Other great plays: Anthony Edwards - $7,500, Kevin Porter Jr. - $6,400, RJ Barrett - $6,200, Rui Hachimura - $5,800, Keldon Johnson - $5,000, Solomon Hill - $3,700 (punt if starting)

Power Forward:

Christian Wood - $7,800

PJ Washington - $5,900

Bobby Portis - $5,800

Other great plays: Jayson Tatum - $8,800, Miles Bridges - $5,800, Jaden McDaniels - $4,800, Jalen McDaniels - $4,300, Jordan Nwora - $4,100, Doug McDermott - $4,000, Davis Bertans - $3,900, Kenyon Martin Jr. - $3,900

Center:

Nikola Jokic - $10,100

Onyeka Okongwu - $4,700 (if Clint Capela is ruled out)

Mo Bamba - $4,400

Other great plays: Joel Embiid - $10,200, Jonas Valanciunas - $7,200, Robert Williams - $6,800, Kelly Olynyk - $6,000, Goga Bitadze - $4,900 (if he starts), Ivica Zubac - $4,600. Tristan Thompson - $4,300

Core/Lineup:

As of now, my core is Russell Westbrook ($11,200), Pat Connaughton ($4,200), and Bobby Portis ($5,800).

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