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

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 5: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during a pre-season game on October 5, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 5: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during a pre-season game on October 5, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 3: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during a pre-season game on October 3, 2018 at Staples Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (at NO – $4,500): Needs 19.2 fantasy points. Gilgeous-Alexander has been hit-and-miss in his rookie season, which is typically how it does for rookies. The Pelicans defense remains suspect despite their hot start. He chips in with rebounds and assists, which helps his value even when he’s not scoring. Diagnosis: An inconsistent rookie, but a good matchup and gets playing time.

TJ McConnell (at DET – $4,000): Needs 17.1 fantasy points. If Ben Simmons doesn’t play, McConnell proved last season that he can step up in his absence. With Fultz in the lineup, McConnell won’t have quite the same opportunities, but this salary is low enough to where he should produce without Simmons. If Simmons plays, McConnell will struggle to hit value. Diagnosis: Could be a steal if Simmons doesn’t suit up.

Monte Morris (vs SAC – $3,600): Needs 15.4 fantasy points. If Jamal Murray doesn’t end up playing or is as ineffective as he was against the Warriors, Morris will have another opportunity to step up. He’s been hit-and-miss this season, but the Kings are always a great matchup and the circumstances could line up nicely for him. Diagnosis: Very low-cost option who could easily have a big game with the injuries and the matchup.

Quick Hits

Ish Smith ($4,600): Smith is going to get better as the season goes along if we learned anything about Casey and how he runs the bench. He’s already a good low-cost option.