DraftKings NBA DFS Picks: If D'Angelo Russell Hits Shots, Watch Out (April 24)

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Top 5 DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Dennis Schroder, Los Angeles Lakers

As a point guard, Schroder is priced at $3,700 and is projected to score 17 points, with a 38% optimal lineup rate. Although he only projects for 22 minutes of playing time, he has the potential to reach 24 to 25 minutes and contribute 8.5 points, three assists, two rebounds and possibly a steal. While he is not a top-performing player, he is a decent per-minute scorer and is expected to play regardless of any unforeseen circumstances.

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4. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers

Davis is a center priced at $10,000, with a projected score of 56 and a 40% optimal lineup rate. Davis is expected to play for 37 minutes, with a high fantasy point production of 1.5 points per minute, a 28% usage rate and a projection of 25 points and 15 rebounds. He is known for his outstanding defense and is expected to add three assists and 3.5 stocks. Although Xavier Tillman is good defensively, Davis is a top player and is expected to have a monster day.

3. D’Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers

Russell is both a point guard and shooting guard and priced at $5,800, with a projected score of 33 and a 40% optimal lineup rate. The Lakers are favored in this game, and Russell is expected to play for 32 minutes, with a little over a fantasy point per minute. If his shot is falling, he can provide great value, with 16 points on a 23% usage rate, six assists, 3.5 rebounds and a stock. However, Russell’s value is scoring-dependent, and if his shot is not falling, he provides little value to the team. Russell can be a game changer for the Lakers, creating additional space for Davis and LeBron James to operate. However, he is sometimes taken out of the game when he is not making shots, so there is some risk involved.

2. Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat

Adebayo is projected to score 47 fantasy points at a price tag of $7,700, which is above his goal of 40. He is in the optimal lineup 48% of the time. He plays the center position, and his stats have been boosted due to the absence of Victor Oladipo and Tyler Herro, allowing him to play more minutes. Adebayo projects for 22 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two stocks, producing 1.2 fantasy points per minute in 38 minutes of play. Although he has not been an easy player to roster during the playoffs, his current price tag and potential minutes make him an ideal choice for today’s slate.

1. Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers

Reaves is a point guard and shooting guard with a projection 31 and a goal of 29. Reaves is in the optimal lineup 51% of the time and is expected to play 34 minutes, making him one of the Lakers players with the most playing time. Reaves averages 0.9 fantasy points per minute, and he projects for 16 points, 4.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds and a steal. Reaves is an excellent choice for DFS because he provides flexibility as a guard and his price tag works for someone with his skills and playing time.

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Josh is Contributor for Stokastic.com where he hosts video and writes content regularly across the primary sports of MLB, NBA, and NFL as well as contributing to the development of models and projections for soccer. He originally started producing projections & articles for Reddit's r/DFSports in 2014 where he built a loyal following that brought him to where he is today. Josh is most known for his elaborate Excel spreadsheets, which he shares in all of his video content. You can find him on Twitter or hanging out in Stokastic's Premium Chalkboard. You can contact Josh by emailing [email protected].