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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Oct. 16, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

CLEVELAND, CA - JUN 8: Kevin Durant #35 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals won 108-85 by the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, CA - JUN 8: Kevin Durant #35 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals won 108-85 by the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 01: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the preseason game at Wells Fargo Center on October 1, 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 01: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the preseason game at Wells Fargo Center on October 1, 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Markelle Fultz (at BOS, $5,000): Needs 22.9 fantasy points What do we make of the No. 1 overall pick in 2017? You may look to me for expert advice, but I honestly have no idea. He showed some life at the end of last season, including a 50 fantasy point game against the Bucks in the final game of the season. And there were positive signs in the preseason. But the final week of last season and this year’s preseason matters little on opening night. Fultz will be up against the best and deepest team in the East on opening night. He has the potential to have an outstanding game if he’s playing with confidence and next to the right players. He also has the potential to be completely invisible. For the price, it’s tough to put any real trust in him. Diagnosis: High ceiling as a backup but the risk doesn’t outweigh the reward. A mystery box if there ever was one

Terry Rozier (vs PHI, $4,5000): Needs 20.6 fantasy points For a safer option at a cheaper price, go with Rozier. We saw what he’s capable of as the starter, and while he won’t be afforded those same opportunities with a healthy Kyrie Irving in the lineup, he’ll get plenty of run as the sixth man. And with how deep the Celtics are, he’ll not only get plenty of run, he’ll be playing with some outstanding players. Diagnosis: Rozier is more of a sure-thing than Fultz, even if his ceiling isn’t as high.

Quick Hits

Raymond Felton (at GSW, $3,7000): A solid low-cost option if Westbrook sits. Will be the back-up point guard and get plenty of scoring/assist opportunities. Not worth it if Westbrook plays.