DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 25, 2018

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BOSTON, MA – MAY 13: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics attempts a jump shot against Kyle Korver #26 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Celtics-Cavaliers (Celtics Lead Series 3-2)

With only one game on the schedule, your top DraftKings option is Showdown. If you’re unfamiliar with Showdown, it’s a one game league where you have six spots, positions don’t matter, salaries are inflated from your typical leagues, and you have to select at least one player from each team.

This series has been….less than exciting to watch. It’s also been predictable. Approach Game 6 the same way you approached the first five games.

That means LeBron James ($19,700) should be in for a monster night and everyone on the Celtics comes with a warning label. The only concern with LeBron is that he’s somehow checked out of Cleveland with his upcoming free agency. I don’t buy that and expect him to have at least 55 fantasy points. Even that feels low.

Al Horford ($12,100) has been less than stellar on the road all playoffs. Jaylen Brown ($11,400) remains my favorite Celtic on the road. Jayson Tatum ($10,200) stepped up in Game 5, but his road struggles worry me. You may want to ride the hot hand, which I can’t knock. Terry Rozier ($11,100) delivered in Game 4, but didn’t shoot well in Game 5. I’m higher on Tatum than Rozier for this one.

Kevin Love ($11,700) didn’t shoot well in either home game, but his rebounding numbers were up as Boston missed more shots. If you’re confident in Boston, Love might be a guy you want to avoid because his value is more tied to his rebounding than scoring right now.

Marcus Smart ($8,400) and Marcus Morris ($7,000) get the road drop. Meanwhile, Tristan Thompson ($6,100) gets the home bump.

The rest of the Cleveland role players get the home bump as well. George Hill’s ($5,200) home/road splits this series have been astounding. The same goes for J.R. Smith ($3,500). And Ty Lue remembers he’s allowed to play Kyle Korver ($4,400) at home, which should help his value.

Aron Baynes ($4,900) remains a consistent contributor who should get you around 20 fantasy points again. He’s turned into guaranteed value, which is huge. Larry Nance Jr. ($3,800) looks to be in that same boat.

Jeff Green ($2,700) and Jordan Clarkson ($1,800) should get minutes and playing time if nothing else.