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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 19, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 17: Jrue Holiday
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Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Dwyane Wade
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 16: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat watches his shot in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on April 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Heat defeated the 76ers 113-103. 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Sixers-Heat (Series Tied 1-1)

Dwyane Wade showed up in a big way in Game 2 and has been very good in this series, going over value in both games. His salary has jumped a bit and there’s reason to think that was “The Wade Game” and that it won’t happen again. But it seems like he may have similar performance in him in Miami.

Ben Simmons and Dario Saric are the two guys you can count on for the Sixers. Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova have been getting away with hitting tough shots all series and that game may not travel so well. That’s why I prefer Redick to Belinelli on Thursday. Ilyasova should still have a solid outing just due to the Sixers offense and his new role as the starting center.

On the Miami side, James Johnson delivered in Game 2, but his inconsistency worries me. I knew he’d show up for a big game at some point, and even thought it’d be Game 2, but I can’t say I trust him enough to do it again. Hassan Whiteside looks to be unplayable unless Joel Embiid returns and Tyler Johnson has been disappointing thus far.

Embiid is currently listed as doubtful, but that may change by Thursday night. Keep an eye on that situation. If he plays, Whiteside is worth taking a risk on if you play multiple lineups.