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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 24, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs PHI – $11,700): Needs 47.6 fantasy points. As always, you know what you’re getting with Giannis. He’s not going to hurt you and he’s likely going to give you at least 50 fantasy points. The Sixers might be without Ben Simmons once again and they’re playing a back-to-back where they went to overtime on Tuesday. If they show any sign of fatigue, Giannis and the Bucks will run all over them. Offense has not been a problem in Milwaukee and I doubt it’ll be a problem on Wednesday. Diagnosis: A guaranteed point producer who can climb as high as 70 fantasy points.

LeBron James (at PHO – $11,500): Needs 46.8 fantasy points. James had 63.6 fantasy points against the Spurs on Oct. 22, turning in his best game as a member of the Lakers. It feels like he’s still trying to find that balance of taking over and facilitating, but at some point he’s going to get tired of losing and take matters into his own hands. He won’t allow the team to lose to the Suns. Expect him to deliver in spades. Diagnosis: Always take advantage of the Suns. And if you’re worried about it being a blowout, remember the Lakers defense.

Kawhi Leonard (vs MIN – $9,400): Needs 38.2 fantasy points. Leonard finally struggled a bit against the Hornets, and by struggled I mean he still had 36.3 fantasy points. His minutes were down as the Raptors cruised in the second half of the game. Minnesota is a slightly tougher matchup because they have the firepower to keep up, but their defense remains poor and Kawhi can dominate in all aspects. Diagnosis: Minnesota’s poor defense should always be taken advantage of. Jimmy Butler is good defensively. He’s not good enough to hold Kawhi under value.