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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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PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

LeBron James (vs HOU – $11,700):Needs 48.8 fantasy points. James was undervalue on opening night, finishing with 46.4 fantasy points. I still don’t have a great read on the Lakers, but the Rockets looked all out of sorts on opening night. LeBron remains LeBron and you know he’s going to get his numbers. With the way the Rockets defense looked, it could be a big night for the King. Diagnosis: First game in Los Angeles, LeBron will want to show out. And if the Rockets defense doesn’t come to play, show out he will.

Kawhi Leonard (at WAS – $9,300): Needs 38.8 fantasy points. Leonard had 47.5 fantasy points against the Celtics on Friday. The Raptors are on a back-to-back and on the road, but Leonard is a robot, right? He looks healthy and back to form to start the season, which is bad news for the rest of the East. The Wizards are a mess despite their obvious talent and the Raptors are as consistent as they come. Diagnosis: Playing well, high upside, and a favorable matchup.

Josh Richardson (vs CHA – $7,100): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. Richardson is the best player in Miami. He’s putting up numbers in all categories and looks even better than he did last season. The Hornets are on a back-to-back and playing on the road. He played very well against Charlotte last season, averaging 34.2 fantasy points in four games. Diagnosis: A matchup he’s done well against and with the way he’s playing, there’s no reason to doubt him.