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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Oct 16, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Jayson Tatum #0 and Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics play against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on October 6, 2017 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 06: Jayson Tatum #0 and Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics play against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on October 6, 2017 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) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 25: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics looks on after being defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 25: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics looks on after being defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Markelle Fultz (at BOS, $5,700): Needs 24.1 fantasy points Fultz is more certainly a mystery. The talent is most certainly there for the former No. 1 overall pick. But he needs to prove something in a meaningful game. And against the Celtics and their defense, I have my doubts that he’ll be able to prove himself on Tuesday. If you’re feeling risky, Fultz is a good option because his ceiling is fairly high. But proceed with caution. Diagnosis: Do you feel lucky?

Terry Rozier (vs PHI, $4,100): Needs 17.3 fantasy points. Who is the real Terry Rozier? Is it the guy we saw in the playoffs, who stepped up with the extra opportunities due to Kyrie Irving’s injury? Or is it the guy we’ve seen throughout his career, a solid player who had to concede backup point guard duties to Marcus Smart? We may not find out on opening night, but at this salary, there’s a lot to like about Rozier if that playoff confidence carries over into this season. Diagnosis: He’s going to get playing time, he’s in a position to succeed, and his salary is easy to swallow.

T.J. McConnell (at BOS, $3,600): Needs 15.2 fantasy points. He had a couple of strong games against the Celtics in the playoffs. But with Fultz possibly being healthy, his playing time moves to questionable. The Sixers would still be wise to give him minutes because he’s proven that he can contribute. His salary is easy to fit into your lineup and with the lowest score on your team getting dropped, he’s not even that much of a risk. Use the new FanDuel system to your advantage and pick up McConnell. Diagnosis: A punt option that isn’t actually a punt due to the new system. Could surprise if Fultz does indeed falter.