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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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NEW ORLEANS, LA – MARCH 17: Nikola Mirotic #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center on March 17, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – MARCH 17: Nikola Mirotic #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center on March 17, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Nikola Mirotic (vs LAC – $7,400): Needs 30.4 fantasy points. Mirotic has been on fire to start the season and I don’t think the Clippers will be the team to slow him down. There’s obviously a concern that he goes cold on a night, but as long as he’s shooting like this, keep taking him. He’s also making up value with his rebounding. The salary is still far too low for the production he’s given you thus far. Diagnosis: Ride the hot hand until he goes cold.

Danilo Gallinari (at NO – $6,600): Needs 27.1 fantasy points. Gallinari continues his strong play as he returns to health. Production has never been an issue for Gallinari, who is one of the best players on the Clippers. Along with his scoring, he’s chipping in with rebounds. He should continue to get his points against the Pelicans and with the pace they play at, rebounding opportunities will be there as well. Diagnosis: I like the matchup and the way he’s been playing this season.

Robert Covington (at DET – $6,100): Needs 25.1 fantasy points. Covington had 25.3 fantasy points against the Magic on Oct. 20. He’s a streaky scorer who appears to be in a bit of a slump right now. And he doesn’t consistently do enough in other areas to make up that value. If Ben Simmons doesn’t end up playing, Covington will have a big opportunity to step up. He played very well against the Pistons last season. Diagnosis: A good matchup and potentially the right set of circumstances.