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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 5, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns (career-high 56 points) set a new Timberwolves franchise record for points in a game, en route to a 126-114 victory over the Hawks tonight in Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns (career-high 56 points) set a new Timberwolves franchise record for points in a game, en route to a 126-114 victory over the Hawks tonight in Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – MARCH 07: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center on March 7, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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James Harden, HOU vs POR ($11,400): Harden had 70.5 fantasy points against the Wizards on Tuesday. He’s been over 60 fantasy points in two games against the Trail Blazers this season and needs 53.5 fantasy points to reach value on Thursday. With Chris Paul back in the lineup, his value is slightly lessened, but not enough to deter you from taking him. Paul is always a solid bet due to the Rockets system, but Harden has been the better players this season and has the higher ceiling. He’ll get you at least 50 fantasy points in this one. ****

CJ McCollum, POR at HOU ($7,500): No Damian Lillard means McCollum is the top option in Portland on Thursday. He needs 35.2 fantasy points to reach value against the Rockets. Houston has a strong defense when they are engaged, but they have nothing to play for and could be prone to mental lapses, not wanting to risk things heading into the playoffs. McCollum will get his shots and given how good of an offensive player he is, he’ll make his fair share while chipping in with assists. Expect him to push 40 fantasy points. ***

Bradley Beal, UTA vs LAC ($7,100): Beal had 41.5 fantasy points against the Rockets on Tuesday in just 29 minutes. He’s done well against the Cavaliers this season, averaging 43.1 fantasy points in three games against them. With John Wall back in the lineup, there is some offensive pressure off Beal, freeing him up to do other things. This is a matchup he’s done well against the last two seasons and he should be over 35 fantasy points on Thursday. ****