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

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 20: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 20, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Nathaniel Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 20: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 20, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Nathaniel Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Rockets, Warriors
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 14: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Rockets-Warriors (Warriors Lead 2-1)

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 ($17,000) remains the top salary guy. His play has dipped in the last two games, but you can still expect at least 40 fantasy points from him. The Rockets offense is just built for him to thrive. That said, there is more value in Kevin Durant ($16,000) and Steph Curry ($15,000). Curry found his shot in Game 3 while Durant starting doing more than shooting. Curry and Durant will continue to be the driving forces behind the Warriors offense and both players are better options than Harden.
Chris Paul ($14,500) has been nothing if not consistent. But he’ll need to be better if the Rockets want to win Game 4. If he has a big game in the series, Tuesday feels like the night.

I still don’t understand how Clint Capela ($13,500) and Draymond Green ($13,500) are the same price. There is no reason to take Capela over Green.

Klay Thompson ($11,000) remains your best option under the average salary. He’s been under value in the last two games, but he’ll continue to get shots and opportunities. Maybe more now that Andre Iguodala ($8,000) is doubtful. There is a small chance that Iguodala plays, but I’m operating under the assumption that he’s out. If that’s the case, the four All-Stars will get a boost and I’d look for Kevon Looney ($7,500) to fill his role. He’s proven his worth in the playoffs and giving him more time alongside the starters will serve him well.

JaVale McGee ($6,500) may draw the start and is familiar playing alongside the other starters, if nothing else. Shaun Livingston ($6,500) could take on a bigger role and Nick Young ($6,500) has given consistent minutes.

The Houston role players is where things are a mystery once again. Eric Gordon ($9,000), P.J. Tucker ($9,000), and Trevor Ariza ($8,500) are all around the same value, which is good. Gordon has the highest ceiling and for that reason is the best option.