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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 – MAY 5: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 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) *** Local Caption *** Dario Saric
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 5: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 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) *** Local Caption *** Dario Saric /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Dario Saric (at BOS, $5,500) Needs 24.4 fantasy points Saric had a lot of success against the Celtics last season. Including the playoffs, he averaged 32.4 fantasy points in seven games against Boston. He scores in a variety of ways, puts up close to double-digit rebounding numbers and picks up a handful of assists in the Sixers system. A healthy Celtics team is better equipped to defend him, but even if he’s not scoring, he’s still getting rebounds and assists. With his salary, he should be at value if nothing else. Diagnosis: A reliable player who could double his value if his shot is falling

Jaylen Brown (vs. PHI, $5,300) Needs 23.4 fantasy points With Gordon Hayward back in the lineup, it’s tough to know where Brown — and Jayson Tatum, who I’ll get to later — real fit in. Brown was inconsistent against the Sixers last season and is a streaky scorer whodoesn’tt always make up that value with rebounds and assists. But he’s a starter who will get the benefit of playing against the Sixers bench unit, which definitely helps his cause. He should hit value, but I’d be cautious. Diagnosis: A wait-and-see approach might be best with Brown.

Quick Hits

Alex Abrines (at GSW, $3,200): If he draws the start, he’s worth a pick-up as a salary saver. He’s the best shooter on OKC and should get plenty of looks as the Thunder try and keep pace with the Warriors.