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

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blaers stands on the court as his team trails the New Orleans Pelicans during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blaers stands on the court as his team trails the New Orleans Pelicans during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

LeBron James (at MIN – $11,800): Needs 48.8 fantasy points. James has been as advertising for the Lakers, even if the wins aren’t coming. Brandon Ingram returning will be a re-adjustment for the Lakers, but LeBron is still LeBron. And the Timberwolves are a trainwreck. LeBron will get it done in a big way away. Diagnosis: There’s rarely doubts with LeBron, especially with a matchup this good in front of him.

Kevin Durant (at CHI – $10,600): Needs 43.8 fantasy points. Durant continues to be big things for the Warriors. Him and Curry are nuclear right now and that’s continued bad news for the rest of the league. The Warriors are on a back-to-back, but it won’t matter much given the break they got on Sunday and their opponent on Monday. The only concern is that this one gets out of hand early. Diagnosis: He’ll get busy for as long as he plays. And he should play enough to get you over 45 fantasy points.

Kawhi Leonard (at MIL – $9,800): Needs 40.5 fantasy points. It’s a big night at small forward. Leonard and Giannis will go toe-to-toe, but I favor Kawhi because I believe the Raptors are the better team and Kawhi is the better defender. Plus, he’s on a lower salary so he has a bit more room to grow. Giannis is a bigger focal point of his offense, but Kawhi does just as much as him on a lower salary. Diagnosis: Leonard and Giannis will put on a show. I prefer Leonard for reasons laid out above.

Quick Hits

Nikola Mirotic ($7,300): If Davis plays, he’s a strong second option with his shooting.