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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 1, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 14: Stephen Curry
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks backcourt during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Four of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on April 21, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 131-123 to sweep the series 4-0. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 21: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks backcourt during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Four of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on April 21, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 131-123 to sweep the series 4-0. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Anthony Davis ($12,700): Davis produced 47 fantasy points in Game 1, putting him slightly under value. At this price, with only one center spot, he needs to give you at least 55 fantasy points to be worth the pick. He’s certainly good enough to do, and I expect him to bounce back in Game 2, but he’s not the lock he typically is. ****

High Value C

Jonas Valanciunas ($6,500): Valanciunas averaged 31.4 fantasy points in 20.7 minutes in three games against the Cavaliers this season. He always puts up fantasy points in limited minutes, but he played over 30 minutes in the last two games against the Wizards. He can be a matchup problem for the Cavaliers. ***

Tristan Thompson ($2,000): Thompson started in Game 7 and finished with 31.5 fantasy points. He did have 22.1 fantasy points in the Jan. 11 game between these two teams, but that was prior to the trade deadline and the sweeping changes Cleveland made. *

Jakob Poeltl ($3,600): Poeltl proved to be a solid hand by the end of the first round, outplaying Serge Ibaka. He did have two games of over 30 fantasy points against the the Cavaliers in the regular season. As a punt option at this position, you could do worse.