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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 29, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a game on October 17, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a game on October 17, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes his home debut with Brandon Ingram #14 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking on against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes his home debut with Brandon Ingram #14 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking on against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

LeBron James (at MIN – $11,400): Needs 52.2 fantasy points. LeBron has looked like LeBron in recent games. And it’s doubtful the Timberwolves will be the team to stop him. The only thing I’m concerned about is the return of Brandon Ingram. It was obvious in the early games that they were working to get him involved more in order to take pressure off of LeBron. They’ll have to build back up to that, which could mean LeBron takes a small step back. Diagnosis: Great matchup and it’s LeBron. But the return of Ingram could cost him.

Kevin Durant (at CHI – $10,400): Needs 47.6 fantasy points. It’s been the Durant and Curry show in Golden State this season. You should never be afraid to take one of the two, especially with the roll both men are on right now. The concern with the Warriors is that the games won’t be competitive, but they are letting teams hang around a bit. I just don’t know if the Bulls have the talent to hang around. MVP LaVine will need to step up for them to do so. As for Durant, he’ll get his points and rebounds without a problem. Diagnosis: Possibly a higher ceiling than LeBron because the Warriors are more of a sure thing.

Ben Simmons (vs ATL – $9,700): Needs 45.2 fantasy points. The assists weren’t there for Simmons against the Hornets, but I doubt that’ll be the case against the Hawks. Simmons will get his points and rebounds and the assists should be back up if guys just hit shots. The Hawks are a great matchup for any team right now, especially a player of Simmons’ caliber. Diagnosis: Great matchup for a guy with a high ceiling and triple-double potential.

Quick Hits

Taurean Prince ($6,700): Reliable option on a good salary.