FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup

FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 20, 2018

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Rockets-Warriors (Series Tied 1-1)

With only one game on the schedule, your top option is FanDuel’s Single Game Boost. In single game leagues, you select five players (one from each team). The MVP (scores a 2x multiplier), the Star (scores a 1.5x multiplier), the Pro (scores a 1.2x a multiplier) and two positionless players.

In a one game league, you have to identify players who are going to play. That means any starter is a good bet.

James Harden ($17,500) remains the top option and he’s a good bet to continue his tear. The only hope is that the Warriors do a better job of not allowing him to get the switch on Curry. But as long as that’s happening, Harden will continue to thrive. Chris Paul ($14,500) still makes for a solid second option with big game potential if Harden is struggling.

Kevin Durant ($16,000) has had no trouble getting points, but isn’t doing much of anything else. Expect that to change in Game 3. The Warriors known Durant can score at will. Look for him to get involved in other ways. Steph Curry ($15,000) hasn’t shot well in the first two games, but he has been involved in other ways. Those shots will fall at some point. In Golden State with a few days to rest, Game 3 seems like a good bet.

Draymond Green ($13,500) remains a strong option than Clint Capela ($13,500). I see no reason to take Capela over Draymond given that they are at the same price.

Klay Thompson ($11,000) had an off-night in Game 2, but you know the shots will continue to be there. He’s been up-and-down all playoffs. You may prefer Eric Gordon ($9,000) follow his Game 2 performance, but I’m still wary.

P.J. Tucker ($9,000) and Trevor Ariza ($8,000) could not miss in Game 2. On the “role players play better at home” theory, you can expect the rims to be less kind on the road. Tucker has been the better option all playoffs, but if you need to save $1,000, Ariza is still a guy who will get opportunities. While they were on fire, Andre Iguodala ($8,000) was not. He’ll be better at home. Kevon Looney ($7,500) once again makes for a decent low cost option who will get some points.