FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Helper: Thursday 5/6/21

Ball has averaged 39.5 FanDuel points in the three games since he's returned to the lineup, and with the Charlotte Hornets down Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, Devonte' Graham, and Cody Martin, he will need to shoulder a heavy load -- that should lead to plenty of fantasy production.Other Studs to Consider (listed in order of preference): Russell Westbrook ($11,600), Stephen Curry ($9,900), Trae Young ($8,600).Alex Caruso ($3,900) - With Dennis Schroder and LeBron James out for the Los Angeles Lakers, it's Caruso's turn to run point for the champs. Tonight, he'll have a great chance to repeat that against a Los Angeles Clippers defense that ranks 20th versus point guards over their last 30 games, according to FantasyPros.Other Mid-Range and Value Options: Ja Morant ($7,000), Brad Wanamaker ($3,900), Frank Jackson ($5,200)Fred VanVleet ($8,000) - VanVleet is in an excellent spot tonight against a Washington Wizards unit that ranks 25th against shooting guards this season per 48 minutes, according to numberFire's DvP tool. Detroit has surrendered the third-most fantasy points to the position over their last 15 games.Other Mid-Range and Value Options: Terry Rozier ($6,200), Dillon Brooks ($5,500), Talen Horton-Tucker ($4,000)Kevin Durant ($10,600) - You'd be hard-pressed to find a position thinner than small forward tonight, and that makes Durant a worthwhile spend. Dallas enters this game ranking eighth in offensive efficiency, and in nine other matchups against top-10 offensive teams, Durant has averaged 32.4 real-life points (4.1 above his season average) and 52 fantasy points. With the Indiana Pacers still banged up, he could feast on an Atlanta Hawks defense that has permitted the third-most fantasy points to power forwards over their last 30 games.Other Studs to Consider: Pascal Siakam ($8,600), Anthony Davis ($9,400), Draymond Green ($7,900)Isaiah Stewart ($5,800) - Stewart busted on Tuesday with just 13.4 FanDuel points against Charlotte, but don't let that deter you from going right back to him tonight.