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NBA DFS, playoffs: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for April 20 include Nikola Jokic
TL;DR
The 2026 NBA playoffs continue with three Game 2 matchups on April 20, featuring Nikola Jokic among the top DFS picks. Daily Fantasy players should focus on maximizing value from high-priced players like Jokic and others.
Key points
- 2026 NBA playoffs feature three Game 2 matchups on April 20
- Nikola Jokic is among the top DFS picks for the evening
- Timberwolves vs. Nuggets has the highest over/under at 231.5 points
- Mike McClure uses a prediction model for optimal DFS lineups
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The 2026 NBA playoffs roll on Monday with three more matchups, all Game 2s in their respective series. The Cavaliers and Raptors tip at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Knicks vs. Hawks at 8 p.m. ET and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets at 10:30 p.m. ET. Daily Fantasy basketball players will be particularly dialed in on the nightcap with that matchup having the highest over/under of the evening at 231.5 combined points, via NBA odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Nikola Jokic, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray are some of the most expensive options in the NBA DFS player pool for the evening. Finding players who can outperform his price tags on sites like FanDuel and DraftKings is key to that and to constructing a winning NBA DFS strategy. 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, April 20
For Monday, one of McClure's top NBA DFS picks is Jokic, who is $12,400 on DraftKings and $12,600 on FanDuel. He remains the premiere stat-stuffing option in NBA DFS, and he's coming off yet another triple-double as he recorded 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and a steal in a Game 1 against the Timberwolves. He was not particularly effective getting to the free-throw line or shooting 3-pointers, so if he can improve those areas, he has a great chance to clear 30 points, while also still providing premium value in the other categories as well. .
Q&A
What are the top NBA DFS picks for April 20, 2026?
Top NBA DFS picks for April 20 include Nikola Jokic, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Jamal Murray.
What time do the NBA playoff games start on April 20, 2026?
The NBA playoff games on April 20 start at 7 p.m. ET with the Cavaliers vs. Raptors, followed by Knicks vs. Hawks at 8 p.m. ET, and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets at 10:30 p.m. ET.
How does Mike McClure's prediction model work for NBA DFS?
Mike McClure's prediction model simulates every game 10,000 times, considering matchups, statistical trends, and injuries to identify the best NBA DFS values.
What is the over/under for the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets game on April 20?
The over/under for the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets game on April 20 is set at 231.5 combined points.