FanDuel strategy for the 2015 NBA playoffs

First off, a quick introduction. If you don't know what FanDuel is, well, you're missing out. FanDuel is a site that offers daily fantasy sports games. Participants get a chance every day to select new players, fill out a lineup and, most importantly, win some cash. If you choose poorly Monday, you can come back Tuesday and try again. Easy as that. Click here to enter a $2 FanDuel contest that offers a $10,000 prize today.

As for what we're doing in this space: The goal here will be to direct your attention toward some players who you might not otherwise consider. If you're here and reading this, then you already know that LeBron James is really good. But when filling out a roster you can't just pick out stars. You'll blow your cap and get stuck praying to the basketball gods that a guy like Kosta Koufos gets into the game. No, if you want to win, you have to take advantage of certain matchups -- and in order to do that you have to know where to look. That's what we're here for. Also, this space is going to be used to give you advice for the games on Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. So, with that, let's get started.

Al Horford, C, Hawks ($7,900): His game-winning putback from Game 5 got all the attention, but it was far from Horford's only big play. The Hawks have put the ball back in Horford's hands and their offense is now singing because of that decision. The Hawks' forward-center is averaging 17.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists this series against the Wizards who have no one to guard him. Certainly not Nene, who's looked old and slow all series. Expect Horford to have a big game over the weekend as Atlanta tries to end Washington's season.

Dennis Schroeder, PG, Hawks ($4,400): Jeff Teague, Atlanta's starting point guard, is shooting just 37 percent from the field this series. His backup, Schroeder, hasn't done much better, but Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer clearly likes having him on the floor; Schroeder played 24 minutes in Game 5 and was on the court for most of crunch time. He's averaging 11.2 points, 5.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds this series. For a price of $4,400, you'll be thrilled to just something close to that.

Otto Porter, SF, Wizards ($5,100): Another young player shining during the playoffs. Porter is averaging 11.0 points and 8.6 rebounds per game this series against Washington. He's also been playing 33.7 minutes per game. Wizards head coach Randy Wittman has found success in small lineups this postseason, most of which involve Porter on the floor. For that reason he should be in your lineup. Go with Porter and Schroeder, and then break the bank on someone like Marc Gasol (see below).

Zach Randolph, PF, Grizzlies ($7,200): This is more about how he's being guarded than how he's been playing. Steve Kerr and the Warriors have made the decision to defend Randolph with Andrew Bogut and put the 6'7 Draymond Green on Marc Gasol. Bogut is a stud on defense, and also bigger than Z-Bo. Randolph is hitting 52 percent of his shots from the field, but he's having trouble getting open looks. Horford, who's a similar price to Randolph, is a much better play.

Klay Thompson, SG, Warriors ($7,100): Tony Allen plans on playing in Game 6, which means you should plan on staying away from Klay Thompson. It's no coincidence that Thompson's best game this series came when Allen was out with an injury. Allen has stuck to Thompson all series and made just catching the ball difficult.

Kyle Korver, SG, Hawks ($5,800): Another hot-shooting guard not shooting so hot right now. Korver is hitting just 34 percent from behind the three-point line this series as Washington has made it a priority to stop him from even receiving the ball. As a result, he's rushing his open ones as well. The price is tempting but don't fall for it.

Other Notables

As mentioned above, the 7'1 Marc Gasol is mostly being guarded by the smaller Draymond Green. Memphis, as a result, has been feeding him the ball. If the Grizzlies can keep Game 6 close Gasol should put up big numbers ... Paul Pierce is going for just $5,100 on Friday. That's a great price for someone you know is going to be on the floor and touching the ball ... Stephen Curry has seemed to figure things out the past two games; he's hit 10 of hist last 22 three-pointers.