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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-April 29

By Zachary Thompson

Apr 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) tries to defend during the fourth quarter in game five of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 102-99. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) tries to defend during the fourth quarter in game five of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 102-99. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary C

DeAndre Jordan-Los Angeles Clippers (8,300): Jordan did have his best game of the series in Game 5 for the Clippers as he tried to cover for the absences of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin.  He had 16 points and 17 rebounds in his 31 minutes and finished with 45.9 fantasy points in what has been a very favorable matchup for DeAndre through the regular season and playoffs.  Jordan is the most expensive center, but if you can afford him he has the most potential to produce a big number tonight and should approach 20-20 tonight in Portland as long as the game doesn’t turn into a blow out. ∗∗∗∗

Mason Plumlee-Portland Trail Blazers (6,200): On the other side of the Clippers-Blazers matchup, Plumlee has had a breakout series since just being a victim on a poster throughout Game 1. Since then, Plumlee has at least 35 fantasy points in each of the four games with good numbers in points, rebounds, and assists powering him to 45.5, 44.7, 35.8, and 36 fantasy points in the last four contests.  Plumlee typically plays better at home, and I think he has another strong game to finish off Jordan and the Clippers in Game 6. I wouldn’t take him over DeAndre if I could afford either, but as a point-per-dollar pick, I actually like Plumlee more. ∗∗∗∗∗

Jonas Valanciunas-Toronto Raptors (6,200): Valanciunas started the NBA Playoffs with two of the best games of his career totaling 36.8 fantasy points in Game 1 and 46 fantasy points in Game 2 against the Pacers.  Since then, he has been solid but not as spectacular with 25.8 fantasy points, 24.2 fantasy points, and 22 fantasy points in the last three games.  Valanciunas is a solid play tonight although he’s much higher risk than Plumlee given Plumlee’s production lately. ∗∗

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