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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – November 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 08: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 8, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 08: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 8, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 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)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 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 C

Players costing over $6,667

Jusuf Nurkic (vs LAC – $8,100): Needs 35.7 fantasy points. Nurkic has been over 30 fantasy points in his last five games. He should see big minutes against the Clippers as they utilize Boban and he’s always a threat to get easy points and plenty of rebounds. He’s even picked up his assist numbers in recent games. Diagnosis: Love his ceiling and the way he’s been playing.

Deandre Ayton (vs BOS – $7,500): Needs 33 fantasy points. Ayton has been solid in his rookie season, but the Celtics are a tough matchup. They’ll find a way to make Ayton’s life miserable, which is what worries me. He’s typically reliable for points and rebounds and the low salary certainly helps, but the matchup is slightly concerning. Still, I like him over others because of his ceiling and the opportunities he gets. Diagnosis: Risky due to the matchup, but a high reward.

Al Horford (at PHO – $7,000): Needs 30.8 fantasy points. Horford has been at 28 fantasy points in the last two games. Horford is rarely going to kill you due to his ability to put up numbers in all categories and his playing time. But his ceiling is limited as he’s just not a big DFS player. I like him on Thursday because it’s the Suns. Diagnosis: Good matchup and reliable if nothing else.