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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 23, 2018

ByJeremy Lambert|
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on before a NBA preseason game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 9, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on before a NBA preseason game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 9, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 07: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 07: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Willie Cauley-Stein (at DEN – $5,900): Needs 26.8 fantasy points. Cauley-Stein didn’t play much against the Thunder, but still managed 26.25 fantasy points. He was great in a couple of late games against the Nuggets late season, which should give owners a little bit of confidence heading into Tuesday’s matchup. The rebounding numbers should be there, if nothing else. Diagnosis: A decent option with the potential to produce.

Montrezl Harrell (at NO – $4,300): Needs 19.6 fantasy points. Harrell always seems to dominate the Rockets, so the Oct. 21 performance wasn’t much of a surprise. Harrell is inconsistent thanks to his lack of minutes, but he had two monster games against the Pelicans last year. They need someone to stick with Anthony Davis and Harrell is a better option than Gortat. Diagnosis: Another matchup he’s had success against, but the minutes could be an issue.

Zaza Pachulia (vs PHI – $3,800): Needs 17.3 fantasy points. If Drummond is out, Zaza is going to see more minutes. That’s bad news for the Sixers. Zaza has played well early in the season and he played relatively well against the Sixers last season. You can comfortably take him if Drummond ends up sitting. Diagnosis: Very low-cost player who has played well to start the season and could make a big impact if Drummond doesn’t play.