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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 26, 2018

ByJeremy Lambert|
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of Game Two in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of Game Two in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, CANADA – OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA – OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Kawhi Leonard (vs DAL – $9,300): Needs 42.4 fantasy points. Kawhi is definitely back. And he should have no problem getting it done against the poor Mavericks. At the very least, Kawhi should get you value. The worry is that he doesn’t get quite enough minutes to boost his overall value, but he’s going to get points and contribute on the defensive end. Diagnosis: Good matchup for a guy who does a bit of everything and is scoring the best numbers of his career.

Zach LaVine (at CHA – $7,900): Needs 36.2 fantasy points. The MVP is still in the building. LaVine just had 43.5 fantasy points against the Hornets. A repeat performance might be tough, especially with the game moving to Charlotte, but it’s tough to doubt LaVine right now. He’s healthy and cooking. Diagnosis: Until his scoring drops off, keep going with the hot hand.

Eric Bledsoe (at MIN – $6,600): Needs 30.3 fantasy points. Bledsoe is off to a good start, averaging 38.5 fantasy points through four games. He’s fitting in as a strong number three option next to Giannis and Middleton. The Timberwolves don’t have the defensive chops to keep up with the Bucks and Bledsoe does a bit of everything when it comes to fantasy numbers. Diagnosis: Great matchup and a reliable option who can get up to 40 fantasy points.