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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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Dennis Smith
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 8: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 8, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Dennis Smith Jr (vs UTA – $5,700): Needs 27 fantasy points. Smith Jr. is currently listed as a game-time decision with an ankle injury. The latest update is that he intends to play, but check his status before making any final decisions. Smith Jr. has been hit-and-miss this season and I don’t love him against the Jazz. He was brutal against them last season and we all know how good their defense can be. Diagnosis: Tough matchup and the ankle injury is concerning.

Lou Williams (vs WAS – $5,400): Needs 24. fantasy points. Williams has been disappointing this season when you compared his numbers to last season. I think we’re all waiting for him to explode, but the Clippers are taking a balanced approach and it’s mean Williams do a little less, especially in the passing game. Diagnosis: He’s been reliable, even if a little under value, and still has big game potential.

Patrick Beverley (vs WAS – $4,500): Needs 20.7 fantasy points. Baverley has had one big game this season against the Pelicans, but has otherwise been pretty invisible. I’m liking this matchup largely because the Wizards are a mess and Beverley is going to take things personal in shutting down John Wall. Diagnosis: Slight risk, but the potential is there based on the matchup and minutes.

Quick Hits

JJ Barea ($4,600): If Smith Jr. doesn’t play, Barea is a very good option who may draw the start.