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

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 16: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game on October 16, 2018 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 16: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game on October 16, 2018 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 24: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during media day at the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeth’s on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 24: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during media day at the Entertainment and Sports Arena at St. Elizabeth’s on September 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Ben Simmons (vs ORL – $11,100): Needs 47.2 fantasy points. Simmons is off to a very hot start to the season, going over 50 fantasy points in both games. He gets another great matchup on Saturday when the Sixers meet the Magic. Not only are the Magic not a great team, but they’re on the road and playing in a back-to-back. Simmons puts up numbers in all categories and has the ability to explode when it comes to rebounding. Plus, he chips in defensively. Diagnosis: Given the matchup and his talent, he’s the top option on the night.

John Wall (vs TOR – $9,700): Needs 41.3 fantasy points. Wall had 52.1 fantasy points to start the season against the Heat. Toronto is a tough team, but they are on a back-to-back and on the road. Wall, even when he struggles, is a guy who is going to put up numbers. I expect no different when the Wizards meet the Raptors. Diagnosis: He’ll get his points and assists without much worry. The matchup might be tough, but Wall typically delivers against good teams.

Kyrie Irving (at NY – $7,800): Needs 33.2 fantasy points. Irving bounced back after a clunker on opening night with 36.8 fantasy points against the Raptors on Friday. Both teams are on a back-to-back, although the Knicks are at home. Still, the Celtics are a much better team than the Knicks and should be able to overwhelm them with talent. Irving has the highest ceiling of anyone on Boston due to his scoring and he always puts on a show against New York. Diagnosis: Irving typically feels it in the Garden. Saturday will be no different.