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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – October 30, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 16: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives with the ball against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during their NBA game at ORACLE Arena on October 16, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (vs LAC – $8,700): Needs 39.5 fantasy points. George had 40 fantasy points against the Clippers on Oct. 19. Westbrook didn’t play in that game, which hurt George’s value a bit as Westbrook makes his job easier on the offensive end. If George has found his shooting stroke as he did against the Suns, that’s a good sign for his value moving forward. Diagnosis: Will get you value if nothing else and if his shot is falling, could be a big player.

Blake Griffin (at BOS – $8,200): Needs 37.6 fantasy points. Griffin managed just 17.5 fantasy points against the Celtics on Oct. 27. I have to imagine he’ll be better on Tuesday. There’s really no way he can be worse, right? Expect Griffin to bounce back with a couple of days off and a better game plan heading into Tuesday. Diagnosis: Maybe a risk based on their recent meeting, but I trust Griffin to be better and come up with a big response.

Danilo Gallinari (at OKC – $6,700): Needs 30.4 fantasy points. Gallinari has been reliable this season and had 35.7 fantasy points against the Thunder on Oct. 19. His numbers have been down in the last two games, but that’s due to both games being blowouts. Tuesday’s game should be competitive, which means Gallinari should be back around 40 fantasy points. Diagnosis: He’ll get his shots and based on how consistent he’s been this season, I suspect he’ll continue to contribute with points and rebounds.