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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 2, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 6: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the LA Clippers during a pre-season game on October 6, 2018 at Honda Center in Anaheim, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 6: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the LA Clippers during a pre-season game on October 6, 2018 at Honda Center in Anaheim, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 30: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 30, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 30: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 30, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Stephen Curry (vs DEN – $9,900): Needs 43.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48 fantasy points against Charlotte. You typically know what you’re getting out of Curry, especially if the Warriors are going to try hard. And they’ll certainly try hard against a team everyone is labeling a threat heading into the playoffs. Curry had just 24.4 fantasy points against them on Mar. 8 but I’m not concerned about that number. He always has a big game in him and given the magnitude of this matchup, he’ll bounce back with a strong performance. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Trae Young (at SA – $9,100): Needs 39.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 47 fantasy points against Milwaukee. I am no longer in the business of doubting Trae Young. It’s a tough matchup because the Spurs are always tough at home but Young has been fantastic in these meaningless game and until some team shows they can slow him down, I expect that he’ll continue to be fantastic. He’s been over 47 fantasy points in four straight shows no signs of slowing down. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Rajon Rondo (at OKC – $7,500): Needs 32.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 55 fantasy points against New Orleans. Rondo has been over 50 fantasy points in two straight with LeBron done for the year, someone has to run the Lakers offense. Rondo isn’t a great player at this point, but he is great at getting his numbers. And against the Thunder, a team that just doesn’t show up for these downer games, numbers should not be an issue for him. I’m expect big things out of him in this matchup. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.