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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 22, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the second half while playing the Indiana Pacers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 15, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Indiana won the game 98-80 to take a 1-0 series lead. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the second half while playing the Indiana Pacers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 15, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Indiana won the game 98-80 to take a 1-0 series lead. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Warriors, Spurs
OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during Game 2 of Round 1 of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 16, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Warriors-Spurs (Warriors Lead 3-0)

You know what you’re getting out of the Warriors starters. Even if they don’t hit value, there are guaranteed points across the board. Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are all good to be around value. Green has the highest bust potential of the four.

Elsewhere on the Spurs, Shaun Livingston has been solid this series and makes for a nice punt option at point guard if you’re looking to snag LeBron James. JaVale McGee’s minutes were down in Game 3, but he remains a matchup problem for the Spurs. Even Kevon Looney has provided solid minutes.

There’s a lot less to like on the Spurs. LaMarcus Aldridge is still their best option. He was alive in Game 2, but was a bust in Games 1 and 3. At his salary, you can’t risk taking him and him not being over value. The problem is, there aren’t many Spurs who are going to be over value.

Rudy Gay is probably the most consistent option, but at his salary, even he comes with a risk. Patty Mills has played well in the last two games and is the best perimeter scoring option for San Antonio. But there’s a chance he is cold from deep and provides no value. Dejounte Murray and Kyle Anderson, two players who looked to be good bets heading into the series, have been major disappointments.

You can comfortably load up on Warriors on Sunday and avoid San Antonio players. Most players are going to avoid Spurs, so if you want to take a risk and hope one hits, go with Patty Mills or maybe Manu Ginobili since this might be his last game.