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

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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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 08: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 8, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 08: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 8, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Kevin Durant (vs PHO – $10,800): Needs 44.4 fantasy points. Durant didn’t put up his usual scoring numbers against the Nuggets, but I wouldn’t be too worried about him. The Suns are always a great matchup and he’s too good of a scorer to struggle on back-to-back nights. Along with his scoring, he’s getting assists and rebounds to boost his value. Diagnosis: Expect him back around 50 fantasy points given the matchup.

Kawhi Leonard (vs CHA – $9,800): Needs 40.3 fantasy points. Leonard rested on the back-to-back and the Raptors didn’t really miss a beat. They’re still a better team with him in the lineup and he should easily make an impact against the Hornets. He’s going to score and get plenty of rebounds while likely chipping in with a defensive play or two. Diagnosis: Leonard has looked great to start the season. Good matchup and a good salary.

Joe Ingles (vs MEM – $7,100): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. Ingles has been on fire to start the season. He’s always going to hit open shots and he continues to get open shots. Along with his scoring, he pitches in with assists and maybe a couple of rebounds. I still don’t know what to make of the Grizzlies, but I know Ingles will get his looks. And I’m not doubting him to make them. Diagnosis: On the lower end when it comes to salary and has proven to be just as effective as guys making $2,000 more than him.