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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 28, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Russell Westbrook (vs PHO – $10,700): Needs 50.7 fantasy points. Westbrook is currently listed as questionable with a shoulder injury. He definitely didn’t look right against the Celtics, but Westbrook has a habit of not looking right from game-to-game. Check his status before making any decisions. If he plays, he’ll perform. He always does well against the Suns and the Suns are still a mess defensively. They’re also on a back-to-back and the Thunder are the most desperate team in the league when it comes to winning. And Westbrook likes to win. Diagnosis: Assuming he plays, he’ll deliver a big game. I don’t love the salary given other value on the night.

John Wall (at LAC – $9,000): Needs 42.6 fantasy points. Wall had 52 fantasy points against the Kings on Oct. 26. Wall typically puts up numbers, but I have no idea what’s going on with the Wizards right now. They are a train wreck on and off the floor. Wall will probably want to dunk on Gortat, so there’s at least that. Diagnosis: Wall will get his numbers if nothing else. But there’s also a chance he flames out and starts fighting Otto Porter.

Luka Doncic (vs UTA – $6,700): Needs 31.7 fantasy points. If Dennis Smith Jr doesn’t end up playing, Donic will be left to run the offense. Even if Smith Jr plays, Doncic has been a steady fantasy player all season. The Jazz are a tough matchup, but they are on a back-to-back and Doncic puts up solid numbers in all categories. Diagnosis: Reliable option with a higher ceiling if Smith Jr is out.