NBA DFS Picks For Fanduel 5/3/21

I am back with another article after missing the last two days. Last night, the posted lineup had potential, but was ultimately let down by a combined 16 points from Devin Vassell and Mo Harkless. All in all, my lineups have been mediocre as of late, so hopefully I am able to break neutrality and start a cash streak tonight. The main slate today features eight games with a plethora of solid options to construct lineups around. 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:

Russell Westbrook - $11,200:

There isn't a ton to say on this play. Russell Westbrook remains both the safest, and the highest ceiling player on the slate with the triple-double tear that he has been on for a couple of months now. He is the most expensive player on the slate, but you would expect that, and his price is still not bad for the quality of production he has seen. His match-up against the Pacers also offers a favorable situation as there is no one to stop him at the rim. Russell Westbrook is not someone who you must play, but he is still the best option on the day at a reasonable cost. He is currently a part of my core, but that could change if an injury opens up a lock for a player.

Best Value:

Rui Hachimura - $3,900:

Rui Hachimura was mentioned as the top value play in my most recent article, and he retains that title again today. As of late, his fantasy production hasn't been superb with totals of 18, 22, and 19 in his last three games, but he is still far too cheap for his role on the Wizards. At just $3,900, all of those scorings would be around his value threshold, and those were in floor games. If he is able to piece together his usual production in the minutes that he will see, he will smash value at his very cheap cost. As things currently sit, Rui Hachimura is a piece of my lineup core, and I very highly doubt that that will change as the night advances.

Main Player Pool:

Point Guard:

Russell Westbrook - $11,200

Steph Curry - $9,700

Alex Caruso - $3,700 (if he starts)

Other great plays: Damian Lillard - $8,900, Cole Anthony - $6,300, Coby White - $6,100 (if Nikola Vucevic is ruled out), T.J. McConnell (if Malcolm Brogdon is ruled out), Killian Hayes - $4,400, Jordan Poole - $4,300 (if Andrew Wiggins is ruled out), Frank Jackson - $4,200, R.J. Hampton - $4,000

Shooting Guard:

Caris LeVert - $8,400 (better if Malcolm Brogdon is ruled out)

CJ McCollum - $7,400

Josh Jackson - $5,200

Other great plays: Bradley Beal - $9,100, Jordan Clarkson - $6,500, Dillon Brooks - $5,000, PJ Dozier - $4,500, Talen Horton-Tucker - $4,300, De'Anthony Melton - $4,100 (if Grayson Allen is ruled out), Grayson Allen - $3,600 (if he plays)

Small Forward:

Brandon Ingram - $7,400

Saddiq Bey - $5,600

Rui Hachimura - $3,900

Other great plays: Joe Ingles - $5,700, Kent Bazemore - $5,600, Kyle Kuzma - $5,500, Keldon Johnson - $5,000, Carmelo Anthony - $4,700 (if Norman Powell is ruled out), Mychal Mulder - $3,800 (if Andrew Wiggins is ruled out), Patrick Williams - $3,800, Danny Green - $3,700

Power Forward:

Isaiah Stewart - $6,300

Jaren Jackson Jr. - $5,600

Juan Toscano-Anderson - $4,400

Other great plays: Julius Randle - $9,700, Anthony Davis - $9,600, Damontas Sabonis - $9,500, Zion Williamson - $9,000, Draymond Green - $7,400, Tobias Harris - $6,900, Thaddeus Young - $5,900 (if Nikola Vucevic is ruled out), Moritz Wagner - $4,900, Robert Covington - $4,700, Daniel Gafford - $4,600, Aaron Gordon - $4,300, Taj Gibson - $3,900 (if Nerlens Noel is ruled out), Rudy Gay - $3,900, Davis Bertans - $3,600

Center:

Joel Embiid - $9,600

Rudy Gobert - $7,800

Jonas Valanciunas - $6,700

Other great plays: Nikola Jokic - $10,900, Clint Capela - $8,200, Jusuf Nurkic - $7,300, Mo Bamba - $5,600, Steven Adams - $4,900 (if he plays), Kevon Looney - $3,600

Core/Lineup:

As of now, my core is Russell Westbrook ($11,200), Josh Jackson ($5,200), and Rui Hachimura ($3,900).

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. Likewise, if you enjoy these articles, please follow @SportsVerseHQ and @Excyphir on twitter! Stay up to date there in case of potential news or changes. Good luck!