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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – November 4, 2018 (Early)

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during a timeout in the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on October 18, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bulls 127-108. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during a timeout in the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on October 18, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bulls 127-108. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the game against the Miami Heat in game five of round one of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at the 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. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the game against the Miami Heat in game five of round one of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at the 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. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Joel Embiid (at BKN – $11,300): Needs 50.4 fantasy points. Embiid is dominating right now. And as much as I love Jarrett Allen as a player, I don’t love him against the most versatile center in the league. Embiid should put up big scoring and rebounding numbers because that’s what he does. He’s also good for a couple of assists and a handful of defensive plays. Diagnosis: You can build around Embiid with confidence. And with the weak options at power forward, there are easy ways to fit Embiid into your lineup.

Willie Cauley-Stein (at MIL – $7,400): Needs 33 fantasy points. Cauley-Stein’s numbers were down against the Hawks as he finished with just 26.2 fantasy points in just 25 minutes. His minutes should be up against the Bucks and I expect him to get back on track as his size and rim protection will be needed against the Bucks offense. Diagnosis: It’s tough to go against the Kings right now and there’s a lot to love about this matchup.

Enes Kanter (at WAS – $6,700): Needs 29.9 fantasy points. Kanter is out of the starting lineup and his minutes are now all over the place. When he plays, he’s still effective. I just don’t know how much he’s going to be playing in this game. The Wizards are ripe to be taken advantage of with their pedestrian offense and no defense. Diagnosis: A risk at this salary, but a high reward.