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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 20 : Ben Simmons
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PHILADELPHIA,PA – MARCH 19 : Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to the crowd against the Charlotte Hornets at Wells Fargo Center on March 19, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA,PA – MARCH 19 : Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to the crowd against the Charlotte Hornets at Wells Fargo Center on March 19, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Robert Covington, PHI vs. DAL ($7,000): The Sixers still have something to play for as they could grab the third seed in the East. That means, even in blowouts, starters will see around 30 minutes. Covington has raised his game with Joel Embiid out, going over value in eight of his last night. He’ll be over 30 fantasy points once again on Sunday. ****

Harrison Barnes, DAL at PHI ($6,500): Barnes comes in under the average player salary, but is the next available option after Covington. He’s missed value in his last two games as the Mavericks look towards next season. He still posts a high usage rate, but it’s obvious that Dallas is allowing other guys to make an impact, knowing what they already have with Barnes. Proceed with caution. ***

Kevin Durant, GSW at PHO ($12,000): The Suns are 29th against the position in their last 15 games. Durant has been over 50 fantasy points in four straight, including a 59.2 fantasy point effort against the Suns a week ago. Minutes are a concern for Durant on Sunday, but the Warriors need to get rolling heading into the playoffs. As long as he plays 30-plus minutes, he’ll get you at least 45 fantasy points. ****

Joe Ingles, UTA at LAL ($6,700): Ingles has been over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four. He had 32.1 fantasy points against the Lakers on Tuesday. Utah should play their starters solid minutes as they hope to challenge for the three seed out West. He’ll be over 30 fantasy points, especially if Ricky Rubio ends up missing Sunday’s game. ****