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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 18, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a pre-season game against the Sacramento Kings on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a pre-season game against the Sacramento Kings on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/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 PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Dario Saric (vs CHI – $5,900): Needs 23.4 fantasy points. Saric had a rough start to the season, but part of that was the game plan and the other part was the Celtics being a very good basketball team. The Bulls are not quite as good. Saric should be able to have a bounce-back performance against an easy matchup. Diagnosis: Trust the matchup and take advantage of his lowered salary. Still has a high ceiling and we’re talking about the Bulls here.

Bobby Portis (at PHI – $5,700): Needs 22.6 fantasy points. I don’t trust anyone on the Bulls and I have no clue how Portis fits in with Wendell Carter in town. But he’s proven to have a high ceiling and I never trust rookies on opening night. That’s why I don’t hate Portis on Thursday. Especially with Lauri Markkanen out. Portis should be able to pick up enough points and rebounds to hit value. Diagnosis: Decent option with some upside. But it’s tough to trust anyone on the Bulls if they play like many expect them to play.

Al-Farouq Aminu (vs LAL – $5,600): Needs 22.2 fantasy points. Aminu was one of the few bright spots for the Blazers in the playoffs last season. He’s expected to take on a bigger role with Ed Davis no longer there. At his best, he’s knocking down 3-pointers and chipping in with rebounds. At his worst, he’s nearly invisible on the court. He should provide enough rebounding and some points to at least hit value. If his shot is falling, he could be a huge steal on the night. Diagnosis: Good option at the salary. Could play a bigger role this season in Portland and might be a slight matchup problem for the Lakers.