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NBA DFS, playoffs: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for May 4 include Victor Wembanyama
TL;DR
The 2026 NBA playoffs begin the second round on May 4, featuring games like Knicks vs. 76ers and Spurs vs. Timberwolves. Key players for NBA DFS include Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid, while Anthony Edwards is questionable due to a knee injury.
Key points
- 2026 NBA playoffs second round starts on May 4
- Knicks vs. 76ers and Spurs vs. Timberwolves are Game 1 matchups
- Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid are top DFS picks
- Anthony Edwards is questionable due to a knee injury
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The 2026 NBA playoffs turn the page to the second round on Monday as the Knicks and 76ers battle in the East at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Spurs vs. Timberwolves at 9:30 p.m. ET out West. Both are Game 1 in their respective series. Some of the biggest names in the NBA DFS player pool are Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey and Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards (knee) is the top injury to monitor as he's listed as questionable.
A winning NBA DFS strategy is as much about avoiding highly priced players who underperform as it is about hitting on undervalued players. So, which stars should you bypass in NBA daily Fantasy for Monday? Before making any NBA DFS picks, be sure to check out the NBA DFS advice, player rankings, stacks, and top daily Fantasy basketball picks from SportsLine's Mike McClure.
McClure is a DFS professional with more than $2 million in career winnings. He's also a predictive data engineer at SportsLine who uses a powerful prediction model that simulates every minute of every game 10,000 times, taking factors like matchups, statistical trends and injuries into account. This allows him to find the best NBA DFS values on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel and create optimal lineups that he shares only over at SportsLine. They're a must-see for any NBA DFS player.
McClure has turned his attention to NBA action on Monday and locked in his top daily Fantasy basketball picks. You can only see them by heading to SportsLine.
Top NBA DFS picks for Monday May 4
Q&A
What are the key NBA DFS picks for May 4, 2026?
Key NBA DFS picks for May 4 include Victor Wembanyama, Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson, and Tyrese Maxey.
Which NBA playoff games are scheduled for May 4, 2026?
On May 4, 2026, the NBA playoff games scheduled are Knicks vs. 76ers at 8 p.m. ET and Spurs vs. Timberwolves at 9:30 p.m. ET.
What injury should NBA DFS players monitor on May 4, 2026?
NBA DFS players should monitor Anthony Edwards, who is listed as questionable due to a knee injury.
