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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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BROOKLYN, NY – JUNE 22: Josh Jackson speaks to the media after being selected fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns at the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Josh Jackson (at DEN – $5,900): Needs 24.6 fantasy points. Jackson is coming off the bench, but he’s still making an impact for the Suns. This should be an offensive showdown as neither team typically offers much in terms of defense. Jackson is a proven scorer who can chip in with rebounds and assists. In the Suns new system, he stands to benefit more than anyone not named Devin Booker. Coming off the bench helps as Denver has a rather weak second unit. Diagnosis: Good matchup for a guy with a lot of upside.

Bobby Portis (vs DET – $5,900): Needs 24.6 fantasy points. I still don’t like the Bulls mix of players, but Portis might be the most trustworthy option on the team. He’s getting solid playing time with Lauri Markkanen out and he’s proven to be an impactful player. With Detroit’s size in the paint, Portis should get plenty of playing time on Saturday. He can be inconsistent, but somebody has to score and rebound on the Bulls, Portis is certainly good enough to carry the load on both ends. Diagnosis: High upside on a team that needs something. A matchup that allows him to stay on the floor.

Dario Saric (vs ORL – $5,700): Needs 23.8 fantasy points. Saric bounced back from a rough opening night to produce 29.5 fantasy points against the Bulls. He has another good matchup on Saturday with the Sixers face the Magic. His shot isn’t falling right now, which is a bit troubling, but he’s getting it done on the board and chipping in with assists. Diagnosis: His shot will start to fall at some point. And given the matchup on Saturday, there’s a good chance it’ll happen against Orlando.