FanDuel NBA DFS Picks: Mike Conley Getting Massive Minutes (April 14)

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Top 5 FanDuel NBA DFS Picks Today

5. Jaylin Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder

Williams has both power forward and center eligibility, making him a versatile option. At a price point of $5,400, he is projected to score 24.5 fantasy points, with a goal of 29. Williams is in the optimal lineup in 42% of simulations. He played significant minutes in the first play-in game and is expected to do the same in this one, barring foul trouble. Williams projects for 28 minutes, at 0.85 fantasy points per minute, a 15% usage rate, 8 points, eight rebounds and 2.5 assists.

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4. Josh Giddey Oklahoma City Thunder

Giddey is projected for 44 points, and the optimal lineup includes him 43% of the time. In the Thunder’s last game, Giddey almost got a triple-double, which bodes well for his fantasy value. He projects for 1.15 fantasy points per minute, 24% usage, 19.5 points, almost 11 rebounds and seven assists, making him a viable triple-double candidate. The matchup against Minnesota is also favorable, with a fun offensive environment. With a projected 38 minutes, which could go up to 42 minutes, Giddey could be a reliable contributor to any lineup.

3. Mike Conley, Minnesota Timberwolves

Conley is projected for 33 FanDuel points at a salary of $6,500, making him an attractive NBA DFS pick. He is a point guard who is expected to be in the optimal lineup 44% of the time. In his last game, Conley saw a major increase in minutes, and he is projected to play around 37 to 40 minutes in this game. He projects for 0.9 fantasy points per minute, 16.5 points, almost four rebounds, just over six assists, and a stock and a half. This game against Oklahoma City is a great matchup for Conley, and it is expected to be a high-scoring game. With the increased minutes and a good matchup, Conley is a solid pick at his salary.

2. Kyle Anderson, Minnesota Timberwolves

Anderson is projected for 35 fantasy points at a price of $6,800 on FanDuel. He has a goal of 36 and is in the optimal lineup 52% of the time. Anderson has small forward and power forward eligibility and is expected to see 38 minutes in this game. He projects for 0.95 fantasy points per minute, 12 points, just under eight rebounds, over five assists and 2.5 stocks. He touches every statistical category, which is good for DFS scoring. Oklahoma City is not a great rebounding team, which could benefit Anderson and his chances for a double-double.

1. Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder

Williams has shooting guard and small forward eligibility, which makes him easier to fit into a variety of lineups. He is projected for 34 points and is in the optimal lineup 58% of the time. With 38 to 40 minutes of playing time, Williams is expected to be a high-scoring player. He has been a much better player in recent games compared to earlier in the season, projecting for 0.9 fantasy points per minute, 17% usage, 16 points, six rebounds, 3.5 assists and a little over two stocks. Overall, Williams’ price and multi-positional eligibility make him the top ConTENder.

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Josh Engleman

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].