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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 17, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the third quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the third quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 14: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at ORACLE Arena on April 14, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Anthony Davis (at HOU – $12,400): Needs 49.2 fantasy points. Much like Giannis, you’re going to need to commit a lot to add Davis to your team. But if last season is any indication, Davis is going to go nuts this year. The only problem is, I’m not sure it’ll happen against Houston. They did as good of a job as you can on him last season. Now, the addition of Carmelo Anthony does take away a defensive identity that they carved out last season. And if Houston plays Anthony at power forward, you can bet Davis will punish him. Diagnosis: I’m never going to say “don’t take Anthony Davis.” But I’m not as high on him on Wednesday as I’ll be for the rest of the season. He’s still Anthony Davis.

LaMarcus Aldridge (vs MIN – $8,200): Needs 32.5 fantasy points. Aldridge was a fantasy beast last year as the top option in San Antonio. The addition of DeMar DeRozan is going to take away some touches and opportunities for Aldridge, but he’s still a handful in the high post with his shooting. And this is Minnesota’s defense we’re talking about. Aldridge dominated them last season and I suspect Popovich will pick on Karl-Anthony Towns a lot on Wednesday. Diagnosis: A good matchup for Aldridge to dominate. As always, trust in Pop. Especially on opening night against whatever Minnesota is right now.

Tobias Harris (vs DEN – $7,600): Needs 30.2 fantasy points. Have I banged on this matchup enough? Harris was not good against the Nuggets last season and was a little spotty after the trade that brought him to Los Angeles. But with DeAndre Jordan no longer in the mix, I suspect we’ll see more Harris on offense and on the glass. And again, this is a matchup that is going to produce a bunch of high-end fantasy performances. Diagnosis: Love his ceiling and expect big things out of him on Wednesday. Could easily see him reach 40 fantasy points.

Quick Hits

Kevin Love ($8,300): Maybe Minnesota Love is back?