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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-April 5

By Zachary Thompson

Mar 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23, top) shoots the basketball against Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) and guard Damian Lillard (0) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 136-111. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23, top) shoots the basketball against Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) and guard Damian Lillard (0) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 136-111. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PF

Draymond Green-Golden State Warriors (9,200): Green’s price is on the rise as his production has increased over the last few weeks.  He seems to be extremely invested in pushing the Warriors to a record-breaking season, and he’ll have to bring his A-game again tonight against the T-Wolves who have both Gorgui Dieng and Karl-Anthony Towns starting up front.  Green has at least 45 fantasy points in five of his last six games and posted an exceptional 58 fantasy points on Sunday against the Blazers on 22 points, ten boards, ten assists, three blocks, and two steals.  Green had over 50 fantasy points two weeks ago in Minnesota as well finishing with 51.8 fantasy points on 24 points, nine boards, six assists, three blocks, and three steals.  He produces across such a wide spectrum of categories when he’s on his game that he makes sense in almost any matchup including tonight against the Timberwolves as the Warriors continue their pursuit of 73 wins. ∗∗∗∗

Paul Millsap-Atlanta Hawks (8,200): Millsap brings a somewhat-similar multi-faceted game like Green’s although his consistent production is a little lower. He can go off for a big game, though, like we saw on Friday when he had 29 points, 12 boards, and a total of 50.9 points against the Cavs.  He has at least 40 fantasy points in four of his last five games and is helping the Hawks in their push to the three seed which would allow them to miss Cleveland in the first two rounds.  Tonight, Millsap and the Hawks face the Suns which should be a good matchup for the Atlanta big man. ∗∗∗

Zach Randolph-Memphis Grizzlies (7,300): With Marc Gasol and Mike Conley lost for the year and a multitude of other previous starters for the Grizzlies gone due to injury or trade, Randolph is carrying the load for Memphis on a nightly basis.  He had 15 points, seven boards, and seven assists against the Magic on Sunday finishing with 32.9 fantasy points even though he shot wasn’t dropping.  He has at least 32 fantasy points in five of his last six games, and he’s extremely involved when he’s healthy enough to take the floor.  Tonight, he’s in a good matchup against the iffy interior defense of the Bulls, so I expect a big game from Z-Bo tonight. ∗∗∗∗

Jabari Parker-Milwaukee Bucks (6,700): Parker has had a long year working his way back from his ACL injury suffered last December.  He has looked very strong lately, though, with at least 30 fantasy points in four straight contests for Milwaukee while he has been playing huge minutes.  He played 44 minutes against the Bulls on Sunday and totaled 39.7 fantasy points on 24 points, 11 boards, and three assists.  He has a high ceiling again tonight against the Cavs since he could pick up more of the offensive workload with Khris Middleton possibly out. ∗∗∗∗

Julius Randle-Los Angeles Lakers (6,600): The high salary PF pool is stacked and Randle is another great option to consider before we get to the value options.  He did torch his DFS owners last Monday with just 2.2 fantasy points in Utah, but aside from that outing he has been piling up fantasy points at an alarmingly prodigious rate.  He has at least 34 fantasy points in five of his last eight games including five double-doubles and his first career triple-double which came two weeks ago against the Nuggets.  Randle has a pair of games against the Clippers the next two nights and will face a still-rusty Blake Griffin and the thin front line of the Clippers. I like him to put up a nice line again tonight and love him at this price. ∗∗∗∗∗

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