NBA DFS, playoffs: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for April 21 include LeBron James
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- LeBron James costs $9,600 on DraftKings and $10,500 on FanDuel and posted 19 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block in Game 1, making him the top‑priced star for Tuesday’s DFS lineups.
- Reed Sheppard earned $4,900 on DraftKings and $5,700 on FanDuel after a 17‑point, 8‑assist Game 1 debut, and has scored at least 11 points in each of his five career games vs the Lakers.
- Luke Kennard delivered a game‑high 27 points in the Lakers’ Game 1 win, positioning him as a cost‑effective option while Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves remain out with injuries.
- Mike McClure leverages a simulation model that runs 10,000 game iterations to identify undervalued picks, and his $2 million career winnings underscore his track record.
Why it matters: DFS participants gain a clear edge by targeting LeBron James ($9,600) and Reed Sheppard ($4,900), while role players like Luke Kennard lose demand, reshaping the salary cap allocation for April 21 lineups.
