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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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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 5: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dario Saric
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 5: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dario Saric

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Dario Saric (at DET – $6,100): Needs 28.1 fantasy points. After a rough start against Boston, Saric has been over 30 fantasy points in his last two games. If Simmons is out, Saric should play a bigger role in the offense. He wasn’t good against the Pistons last season, averaging just 20.3 fantasy points in three games. However, all three of those games were before the Blake Griffin trade. Diagnosis: The loss of Simmons should boost Saric’s value.

Nemanja Bjelica (at DEN – $4,600): Needs 21.2 fantasy points. Bjelica has been hit-and-miss this season. When he’s played, he’s been impactful. He should get minutes against the Nuggets, but he’s a risk as those minutes don’t appear to be guaranteed to start the season. Diagnosis: Risky option due to uncertainty with his minutes. But he’s a strong option if he ends up playing enough.

Stanley Johnson (vs PHI – $4,400): Needs 20.2 fantasy points. Johnson had a nice debut, producing 21.25 fantasy points against the Bulls. He started to shoot better from 3 last season, but he’s still not much of a scoring option. He’ll get you rebounds though and if Drummond is out, Johnson becomes a sneaky double-double threat. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable thanks to circumstances and Casey getting the most out of his guys.