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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 9, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 1: Evan Turner
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High Salary C

Nikola Jokic, DEN vs POR ($11,500): The Trail Blazers are sixth against the position in their last 15 games. On paper, it’s a tough matchup, but Jokic is on fire right now. He’s been over 50 fantasy points in six straight and needs 50.5 fantasy points to reach value on Monday. He’s elevated his game to new levels down the stretch and has had success against the Trail Blazers this season, going over 40 fantasy points in two of three games. He does a bit of everything and with the Nuggets still battling for a playoff spot, can be counted on. *****

Jusuf Nurkic, POR at DEN ($7,900): While Jokic has been on fire offensively, the Nuggets rank 25th against the position in their last 15 games. After missing value in three straight, Nurkic bounced back with 40.4 fantasy points against the Spurs on Saturday. He had 47.9 fantasy points against the Nuggets back in January. Jokic will get his, but Nurkic will hang right there with him. Expect him to push 40 fantasy points on Monday. ****

Kyle O’Quinn, NY vs CLE ($7,500): O’Quinn continues to deliver with Enes Kanter out of the lineup. He’s been over value in all four starts, raising his production in each contest. He was up to 52.7 fantasy points against the Bucks on Saturday. He’s unlikely to reach those heights on Monday, but there’s no denying the opportunities he’s getting right now as the Knicks starting center. He’s collecting a double-double and swatting plenty of shots. Expect him over value once again on Monday. ****