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

By Jeremy Lambert

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 2, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 2, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – APRIL 03: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards controls the ball defended by James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center on April 3, 2018 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – APRIL 03: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards controls the ball defended by James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center on April 3, 2018 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Bradley Beal (at MEM – $8,200): Needs 33.7 fantasy points. I still don’t like the way the Wizards are playing, but it’s a slow night at shooting guard and Beal is technically the only high salary option available. We know what Beal is capable of and I dare say he’s the most stable member of the Wizards. But they have proven nothing on this road trip and things have only gotten worse. Diagnosis: High risk, high reward player. The matchup isn’t even that great because Memphis will play tough defense.

Buddy Hield (at ORL – $6,600): Needs 27.1 fantasy points. Hield might be the front-runner for Most Improved this season. He had 46.1 fantasy points on Monday against Miami. The Magic are another good matchup and I’m riding Hield for as long as he’s delivering. This early in the season, I expect him to continue to deliver. Diagnosis: Hot hand with a good matchup, even if the Kings are on a back-to-back.

CJ McCollum (at HOU – $6,600): Needs 27.1 fantasy points. Everything I said about Lillard more or less applies to McCollum. He didn’t shoot well on Monday and has been a bit inconsistent this season, but we know what he’s capable of and we know the Rockets can’t stop anyone. I’m going to trust that McCollum gets back into a rhythm against this Rockets defense. Diagnosis: Expect a bounce-back performance and for CJ to at least hit value.