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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-April 9

By Zachary Thompson

Apr 5, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) hands off the ball in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 124-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) hands off the ball in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 124-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SF

LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers (10,500): James rested on Wednesday after playing just 28 minutes against the Bucks on Tuesday.  He should be fresh and ready for the bulls tonight who he can eliminate from playoff contention if he beats them tonight.  LeBron had over 45 fantasy points in each of his four games before taking it easy in a blowout in Milwaukee, so he should produce at an elite level tonight against the Bulls who have struggled defensively all season and allowed LeBron to average 25.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in their three meetings this season. I’d take LeBron over KD since the Cavs are just one win away from wrapping up the top seed in the Eastern Conference while the Thunder are locked in as the #3 out West.∗∗∗

Kevin Durant-Oklahoma City Thunder (10,500): Durant also took a maintenance day this past week sitting out the Thunder’s loss on Wednesday. Durant had 51 fantasy points in his 29 minutes the night before scoring 26 points to go with eight assists and five rebounds against the Nuggets.  Durant has been his always-productive self lately averaging 28.9 points, 8.4 rebonds, 5.9 assists, and 1.5 steals over his last eight games.  He has had his way with the Kings this season as well averaging a double-double of 25.5 points and 10 rebounds while also chipping in five assists.  Tonight, he’s a good play in Sacramento even though the Thunder have nothing to play for in terms of the playoffs. ∗∗

Andrew Wiggins-Minnesota Timberwolves (7,000): Wiggins had back-to-back games of 30 points and over 39 fantasy points before a letdown on Thursday in Sacramento when he managed just 15 points and 22.8 fantasy points. He’s been a little “boom-or-bust” lately but he definitely has a ton of upside as the Wolves visit Portland. ∗∗

Jae Crowder-Boston Celtics (6,300): Crowder only played 14 minutes against the Bucks last night due to foul trouble and game situation, so he should be fresh and ready for the second game of Boston’s back-to-back tonight in Atlanta.  Crowder has played well since returning with at least 23 fantasy points in each of his first three games back. He had 42 fantasy points against the Lakers last Sunday, and he’ll look to duplicate that road success and stay out of foul trouble tonight in Atlanta. ∗∗∗

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