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FanDuel NBA DFS Picks: Monday 4/7/25

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FanDuel NBA DFS Picks: Monday 4/7/25

If you're looking to have some fun this basketball season, NBA DFS on FanDuel has you covered.

With NBA DFS, you can put your hoops knowledge to the test and ride with players you think will go off in a given night.

To help you along the way, we've got a bunch of tools here at FanDuel Research. Specifically, our NBA DFS projections update throughout the day to reflect current news.

On top of all that, we'll come at you each day with this NBA DFS primer, which breaks down some of the day's top plays at each position.

Let's dive into today's main slate on FanDuel.

Betting lines via the NBA odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. Projections and betting odds may change after this article is published.

NBA DFS Picks for Today

Guards

Top Priorities

Jared Butler ($6,000) -- Jared Butler has gotten more run in recent games for the Philadelphia 76ers, earning 31-plus minutes in back-to-back contests despite scoring fewer than 30 FanDuel points (FDPs) in both of those outings. In addition to the Miami Heat giving up the 10th-most FDPs per game to PGs (50.9) over their last 15 games, FanDuel Research's projections have Butler listed as the best point-per-dollar play (5.6x value) on the slate.

Davion Mitchell ($5,900) -- The interest level in Davion Mitchell certainly increases if Tyler Herro is unable to suit up for a second straight contest, but Mitchell has supplied 30-plus FDPs in three consecutive outings so he's viable even if Herro plays. While the 76ers are sixth in steal rate allowed (7.5%) this season, they've given up the ninth-most steals per game to PGs (2.3) across their last seven games.

Keon Ellis ($4,600) -- The Sacramento Kings have had Keon Ellis in their starting lineup in each of their last nine games, resulting in Ellis scoring 25-plus FDPs in five of those contests. Ellis thrives against teams that turn the ball over often, and the Detroit Pistons are 22nd in offensive turnover rate (14.1%) and 24th in steal rate allowed (8.9%).

Wings

Top Priorities

DeMar DeRozan ($8,100) -- With the Kings hoping to hang on to a spot in the play-in tournament, DeMar DeRozan has upped his game in recent starts, notching 46-plus FDPs in three of his last four contests. Along with DeRozan producing 20-plus points in 12 of his last 13 games, he should benefit from the Pistons ranking 28th in free throw rate allowed (27.7%).

Zach LaVine ($7,300) -- Following a forgettable stretch where he tallied fewer than 30 FDPs in eight consecutive outings, Zach LaVine has now accrued 38-plus FDPs in back-to-back starts. This is a pace-up spot for the Kings with the Pistons operating at the 11th-fastest pace in the league, and LaVine should have ample opportunities to catch fire from deep due to Detroit sitting at 17th in three-point rate allowed (42.5%) and 18th in three-point percentage allowed (36.3%).

Ausar Thompson ($7,100) -- The emergence of Ausar Thompson shouldn't be forgotten amid Detroit's impressive turnaround this season as the second-year wing has now recorded 41-plus FDPs in four of his last five outings. Even if Tobias Harris returns from a two-game absence, Thompson should excel against a Sacramento squad that is 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (55.7%) and 25th in rim field goal percentage allowed (65.4%).

Bigs

Top Priorities

Domantas Sabonis ($9,900) -- On a small two-game slate, we'll need some players who can provide us with a solid floor, and Domantas Sabonis has produced 46-plus FDPs in five of his last six contests. Across their last seven games, the Pistons have permitted the most rebounds per game (19.7) to Cs along with the ninth-most FDPs per game (55.9), putting Sabonis on ceiling-performance watch in a pivotal matchup for the Kings.

Bam Adebayo ($9,000) -- The Heat are currently the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference, and Bam Adebayo has put together some notable performances recently, achieving 48-plus FDPs in three of his last four outings. Not only are the 76ers 28th in rim field goal percentage allowed (66.0%), but they are 30th in offensive rebound rate allowed (28.1%) and 24th in block rate allowed (10.3%).

Adem Bona ($6,100) -- While I would prefer Kel'el Ware ($5,700) over Adem Bona if Adebayo is ruled out on Monday, Bona has gotten increased playing time for Philly down the stretch, which has led to him compiling 32-plus FDPs in four of his last five appearances. Currently, our projections have Bona listed as the best point-per-dollar play (5.0x value) among center-eligible players.


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The above author is a FanDuel employee and is not eligible to compete in public daily fantasy contests or place sports betting wagers on FanDuel. The advice provided by the author does not necessarily represent the views of FanDuel. Taking the author’s advice will not guarantee a successful outcome. You should use your own judgment when participating in daily fantasy contests or placing sports wagers.

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