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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Oct. 20, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 03: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns sets the play against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on January 3, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 03: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns sets the play against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on January 3, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images) /
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Serge Ibaka
TORONTO, ON – March 25 In second half action, Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) yells after making a tough shot.The Toronto Raptors lost to the LA Clippers 117-106 in NBA basketball action at the Air Canada Centre (ACC) in Toronto.{man} 25, 2018 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Serge Ibaka (at WAS – $5,400): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. Ibaka is off to a strong start this season and had 33.5 fantasy points on Friday against the Celtics. He’s a streaky player, but he’s hot right now. Always ride the hot hand of Ibaka until he cools off. The Wizards are a great matchup and Ibaka can play multiple positions against them and torch them with pick-and-pop ability. Diagnosis: When Ibaka is hot, he’s hot. And he’s hot right now. The matchup is good as well.

Jabari Parker (vs DET – $5,000): Needs 23 fantasy points. Parker looked fine in his first game as a member of the Bulls. Nothing spectacular, but he did good enough to hit value and his salary has dropped. The Pistons are a much easier matchup than the Sixers were for the Bulls. Parker is going to have a big game early in the season that puts into question him coming off the bench. It may as well be opening night against a rough Pistons squad. Diagnosis: A little bit of a risk, but the reward is high and he seems to be reliable at this salary.

Markieff Morris (vs TOR – $4,900): Needs 22.5 fantasy points. Much like Parker, Morris is a reliable option at this salary. His ceiling isn’t quite as high because of the guys around him, but you know Morris is going to take his shots and come up with numbers in other categories. The Raptors are on a back-to-back and Morris will do his best to make an impact, even if it doesn’t work out. Diagnosis: He’s a risky player because it can go south quickly, but he’s going to do his best to put up numbers.