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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 22, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves runs onto the court during player introductions before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 19, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves runs onto the court during player introductions before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 19, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Jimmy Butler (vs IND – $9,600): Needs 39.9 fantasy points. Butler rested on Saturday and the Timberwolves lost. You know what that means, right? Butler is going to try and take over the way he’s tried to take over in the first two games and in practice. The Pacers haven’t shown much in the first two games and I’m not doubting angry Butler right now. At the very least, he’s going to give you value. And with this matchup and his mindset, I’m expecting much more. Diagnosis: Angry Jimmy Butler is out for blood.

Zach LaVine (at DAL – $7,600): Needs 31.6 fantasy points. Zach LaVine is looking like an MVP candidate early in the season. Right now, he looks like one of those “good players on a bad team” which means he’s a great player for DFS. LaVine is averaging 41.3 fantasy points on the young season. The Mavericks probably won’t be the team to slow him down. Diagnosis: He’ll cool off at some point, but while he’s hot, keep playing him. The matchup is a good one.

Luka Doncic (vs CHI – $7,500): Needs 31.2 fantasy points. After a mediocre rookie debut, Doncic responded with 40.7 fantasy points against the Timberwolves. Minnesota didn’t play much in the way of defense, but it’s not like the Bulls will offer much more resistance. Doncic does a little bit of everything and showed why so many think highly of him coming out of the draft. Diagnosis: Good matchup and, based on what we saw in game two, the ability to put up big numbers.