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

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 24: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 24, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 24: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 24, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 24: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during the 2018 Media Day on September 24, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 24: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during the 2018 Media Day on September 24, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jeff Teague (vs MIL – $6,500): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. Teague has been reliable this year. He’s had a couple of 30-plus fantasy point games, but he’s rarely going to flame out as he’s the best — and sometimes only — passer on the Timberwolves. Milwaukee’s defense still has some holes and Teague will find the open guy. Diagnosis: Reliable option with potential.

Cameron Payne (at CHA – $5,800): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. Payne had 36 fantasy points against the Hornets on Oct. 24. He’s been hit-and-miss this season, but he’s starting and playing big minutes next to future MVP Zach LaVine. He’s inconsistent, but he’s done it once against the Hornets, which is good for his confidence. Diagnosis: A risky option, but one who has proven to deliver a couple times already this season. The minutes and opportunities are there for him.

Derrick Rose (vs MIL – $4,800): Needs 20.2 fantasy points. Rose continues to deliver as he plays big minutes and is allowed to attack at will in Minnesota’s offense. Until the salary gets too high or the Timberwolves go away from him, keep adding him. Use Thibs’ stubbornness to your advantage. Diagnosis: Keep riding Rose until the wheels fall off.