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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 19, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after scoring a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of their NBA preseason basketball game at SAP Center on October 12, 2018 in San Jose, 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)
SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after scoring a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of their NBA preseason basketball game at SAP Center on October 12, 2018 in San Jose, 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) /
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INDEPENDENCE, OH – SEPTEMBER 24: Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Media Day at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 24, 2018 in Independence, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
INDEPENDENCE, OH – SEPTEMBER 24: Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Media Day at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 24, 2018 in Independence, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Cedi Osman (at MIN – $6,200): Needs 26.1 fantasy points. Cedi is the best player in the league according to every Cavs fan I know. He definitely impressed on opening night and his salary has jumped as a result. It looks like a scenario where you would want to stay away, but I like him for these reasons: I trust Cavs fans, he’s going to get playing time as a starter, the Cavs are facing Minnesota. The Timberwolves defense is bad and Cedi has the tools to put up numbers. Diagnosis: The salary might be too rich for you, but trust in Cedi.

Nemanja Bjelica (at NO – $5,000): Needs 21 fantasy points. Bjelica showed last season that he can be an impactful player when he got playing time. He’s going to get playing time in Sacramento. The Pelicans matchup is tough with all their frontcourt talent, but Bjelica is a good scorer and rebounder who fits in better than someone like Zach Randolph. The salary is reasonable and he has upside. Diagnosis: Tough matchup, but I like what I see from him when he plays. And he’ll continue to play.

E’Twaun Moore (vs SAC – $4,800): Needs 20.2 fantasy points. Moore got off to a strong start against Houston, finishing with 28.6 fantasy points. He’s a reliable player alongside Davis and maybe he’s taken the next step with his game this year. I’m not fully bought into Moore as the Rockets just looked disinterested in playing defense, but it’s not like the Kings are much better. Diagnosis: Value is largely tied to his scoring, but he should continue to score next to the Pelicans top guys.