NBA DFS Picks & Playbook For Today’s Games: April 10th
Published: Apr 10, 2024
The NBA regular season is heading toward the finish line with just four slates of games left. We have a six-game NBA DFS main slate ahead of us tonight including a matchup with playoff-seeding implications. To make things more interesting we have ten teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The biggest game of the night is Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic taking on the Milwaukee Bucks who will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo. That leaves Damian Lillard needing to have a big night to keep the Bucks ahead of the Magic in the standings. We also have Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks squaring off against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Now, Let's dive into the slate tonight with our best NBA DFS picks.
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NBA Injury Report Today, 4/10
QUESTIONABLE
- Trae Young (in)
- Gary Trent (out)
- Bruce Brown (out)
- Gradey Dick (out)
- Terry Rozier (in)
- Dejounte Murray (out)
- De'Andre Hunter (out)
- Wesley Matthews (out)
- Lamar Stevens (in)
- Jake LaRavia (in)
- Gordon Hayward
- Malaki Branham (in)
- Jaylin Williams
OUT
- Jordan Goodwin
- Franz Wagner
- Brandon Clarke
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Dennis Smith
- Jaylen Martin
- RJ Barrett
- Kelly Olynyk
- Jalen Johnson
- Luke Kennard
- Santi Aldama
- John Konchar
- Victor Wembanyama
- Khris Middleton
- Lu Dort
- Cedi Osman
- Duncan Robinson
- Keldon Johnson
PROBABLE
DOUBTFUL
NBA Teams On Back-To-Backs Today
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets
- Dallas Mavericks
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Orlando Magic
- San Antonio Spurs
- Toronto Raptors
Pace
Pace definition: Pace is the total number of possessions a team uses in a game.
*key* Green is elite pace of play, Blue is decent pace of play, & Red is slow pace of play.
Green = Fast Paced team
Blue = Neutral Paced team
Red = Slow Paced team
- San Antonio Spurs 3rd vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 8th
- Toronto Raptors 11th vs. Brooklyn Nets 24th
- Charlotte Hornets 22nd vs. Atlanta Hawks 5th
- Orlando Magic 27th vs. Milwaukee Bucks 7th
- Dallas Mavericks 6th vs. Miami Heat 28th
- Memphis Grizzlies 17th vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 25th
Notable NBA Game Totals Today, 4/10
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (-15.5) Game Total: 227
- Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets (-10) Game Total: 222
- Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks (-10.5) Game Total: 220
- Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks (+1) Game Total: 216
- Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat (+3.5) Game Total: 214
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-18.5) Game Total: 213.5
Top-Tier NBA DFS Core Plays
- Luka Doncic, PG
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG
- Damian Lillard, PG
- Donovan Mitchell, SG
Mid-Tier NBA DFS Core Plays
- Paolo Banchero, PF
- Chet Holmgren, C
- Cam Thomas, PG/SG
- Brandon Miller, SG/SF
- Bobby Portis, PF
- Clint Capela, C
- Scotty Pippen, PG
- Immanuel Quickley, PG
Value-Tier NBA DFS Core Plays
- Zavier Simpson, PG
- Patrick Beverley, PG/SG
- Justin Champagnie, SF
- Malaki Branham, PG/SG
- Trey Jemison, C
- Noah Clowney, PF/C
DFS NBA Lineup Lock Updates & Late-News Core Play Section
*Section for players we are considering “core plays” based on late-breaking news & research
- With the Hawks missing three rotation pieces, I look for Kobe Bufkin and Garrison Mathews to get a bump.
- With the Raptors missing many key pieces Immanuel Quickley was added as a core play.
- With Jordan Goodwin ruled out Zavier Simpson has been added to the core plays section.
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Player Pool
| $ Tier | PG | SG | SF | PF | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High |  Luka Dončić  $12,600 |  Paolo Banchero $9,000 | |||
 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander $10,800 | |||||
 Damian Lillard $9,100 | |||||
| Medium |  Scotty Pippen $5,700 |  Donovan Mitchell $8,900 |  Brandon Miller $7,200 | Bobby Portis $6,800 | Chet Holmgren $7,900 |
 Tre Jones $6,600 |  Cam Thomas $8,100 |  Jimmy Butler $8,500 |  Clint Capela $7,600 | ||
 Immanuel Quickley $8,500 |  Tyler Herro $7,100 | ||||
| Low | Zavier Simpson $4,400 | Patrick Beverley $5,300 |  Julian Champagnie $5,800 | Noah Clowney $5,200 | Trey Jemison $4,500 |
| Javon Freeman-Liberty $4,500 | Malaki Branham $5,300 | Ochai Agbaji $4,700 | Jordan Nwora $4,600 | Sandro Mamukelashvili $5,100 | |
| Cole Anthony $5,200 | Isaiah Joe $4,800 | Haywood Highsmith $5,400 | |||
| Kobe Bufkin $4,000 | |||||
| Garrison Mathews $3,900 |
Player News
Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) won’t face suspension for Tuesday’s matchup against the Clippers.
MPJ left the bench area during a Game 4 scuffle but won’t face suspension if he suits up on Tuesday. He logged a series-high 42 minutes in Game 4 and will likely play a significant role in Game 5 if healthy and engaged.
Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup on Monday and contributed 27 points (7-of-12 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one three-pointer in a 109-106 win over the Rockets in Game 4 on Monday.
After missing Game 3, Butler was back in the lineup on Monday. He started off slow, but he scored 23 points after halftime to help Golden State take a 3-1 lead in the series. This was “Playoff Jimmy” on full display. Excluding his early exit in Game 2, Butler had scored at least 24 points in his last six completed games, dating back to April 9. If he’s playing this well, the Warriors will be tough to beat in a seven-game series. It’s worth noting that Jonathan Kuminga, who started in place of Butler in Game 3, was back to being out of the rotation in this game. Expect Butler to continue to dominate as Golden State attempts to clinch this series in Houston in Game 5 on Wednesday.
Buddy Hield started on Monday and finished with 15 points (6-of-15 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and three three-pointers against the Rockets in Game 4 on Monday.
Jimmy Butler’s return from a one-game absence also allowed Hield to enter the starting lineup after scoring 17 points in Game 3. He really struggled in Games 1 and 2, but he was able to build on his performance from Saturday in Monday’s win. Hield is a streaky shooter, but he has been on recently and hit eight triples across Golden State’s two home games. He’ll look to carry this shooting with him to Houston for Game 5 on Wednesday.
Quinten Post provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (4-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers against the Rockets in Game 4 on Monday.
With Jimmy Butler, head coach Steve Kerr bumped Post back to the bench, though he still played a significant reserve role. After playing 27 minutes as a starter, he played 20 minutes off the bench in Game 4 and scored in double figures for the second time this postseason. The numbers weren’t eye-popping, but the threat of a stretch big certainly opens things up on offense for Golden State. Post will continue to be an important part of the team’s rotation moving forward.
Brandin Podziemski lit up the Rockets with 26 points (9-of-18 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and six three-pointers in Game 4 on Monday.
Podziemski has made things happen in this series. He scored in double figures in Games 1 and 3, which were wins. He exited early from Game 2, which was a loss. He played 40 minutes in Game 4 and had his best game of the postseason, which helped the Warriors take a 3-1 lead in the series. Podz did a little bit of everything in this game, but he did most of his damage beyond the arc. He’ll look to stay hot in Game 5 on Wednesday to help the Warriors close out the series.
Amen Thompson finished with 17 points (7-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday.
Thompson dealt with some foul trouble in the first half, but he was able to turn things around after the break. He was able to turn in decent numbers, but Thompson’s first postseason hasn’t been as expected. Through four games, he has averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting 45.5 percent from the floor. He has also contributed just 1.3 defensive stats per game after averaging 2.6 per game during the regular season. The Rockets will need him to be much better to keep their season alive in Game 5 on Wednesday.