LeBron James, Duren Lead May 5 NBA DFS Picks
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- LeBron James is a top DFS pick at $9,300 on DraftKings and $9,400 on FanDuel, averaging 22.5 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds after three days rest and posting 21 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5 assists in his last three games versus the Thunder.
- Jalen Duren is a value pick at $6,900 (DraftKings) and $6,800 (FanDuel) after a 15‑point, 15‑rebound Game 7 performance, and he’s averaging a double‑double (11.2 points, 10 rebounds) plus 1.5 blocks and 58.1% field‑goal percentage in the postseason.
- Luka Doncic sits out with a hamstring injury, leaving the Lakers without their star and boosting LeBron James’s upside, while OKC’s Jalen Williams is also out, opening up Ajay Mitchell’s 22‑point scoring streak.
Why it matters: DFS bettors gain a $2,500 price differential by pairing LeBron James ($9,300) with cheaper Jalen Duren ($6,800), improving their odds of a top‑10 finish and larger cash payouts in the May 5 playoff contests.
