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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 – AUGUST 1: Stanley Johnson looks on at an open run hosted by Rico Hines on August 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 1: Stanley Johnson looks on at an open run hosted by Rico Hines on August 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Nemanja Bjelica (at DEN – $5,400): Needs 22.2 fantasy points. Bjelica produces when he plays. He had 35 fantasy points against the Thunder on Oct. 21. He should play enough minutes against the Nuggets to at least give you value. He’s done a little bit of everything, which helps his value. .Diagnosis: A slight risk due to unknowns in his playing time. Trust that he’s going to get minutes and at least give you value.

Stanley Johnson (vs PHI – $4,800): Needs 19.7 fantasy points. Johnson had 20.4 fantasy points in his Oct. 20 season debut against the Bulls. He does a little bit of everything and if Drummond ends up missing this game, Johnson will have an opportunity to get more rebounds. He did have 35 fantasy points in a late-season game against the Sixers last season. Diagnosis: Reliable option who might be able to do more if Drummond doesn’t play.

E’Twaun Moore (vs LAC – $4,800): Needs 19.7 fantasy points. Moore had just 19 fantasy points against the Kings, but don’t be alarmed by that number. The Pelicans put the game away early and Moore didn’t get his usual playing time. The Pelicans will have a tougher time against the Clippers, which should lead to a better night for Moore. Diagnosis: Expect a bounce-back performance as the Pelicans offense continues to hum along.