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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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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- JANUARY 12: Bryn Forbes #11 celebrates with Derrick White #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 12, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- JANUARY 12: Bryn Forbes #11 celebrates with Derrick White #4 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 12, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Derrick White (vs ATL – $6,200): Needs 27.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 14.1 fantasy points against Sacramento. White has been under 20 fantasy points in three of his last four games, which obviously isn’t good. But the Hawks are great matchup with their style of play and White still gets the minutes and opportunities. He’s not the most reliable option at the moment given his recent play and salary, but the ceiling is high with this matchup. He had 54.7 fantasy points in 29 minutes against the Hawks on Mar. 6 if you’re looking for some confidence. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Alex Caruso (at OKC – $4,900): Needs 21.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 45.6 fantasy points against New Orleans. This is Alex Caruso’s team right now. Whether he’s coming off the bench or starting, the minutes are going to be there against a weak Thunder bench and if the minutes are there, he will produce in this one. I don’t trust the Thunder for anything right now and Alex Caruso is definitely a guy who can have a career game against them. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Bryn Forbes (vs ATL – $4,500): Needs 19.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23.1 fantasy points against Sacramento. If you don’t like White, you can always save some money and go with Forbes. He’s the more reliable option simply due to his lesser salary and he’s still getting similar minutes. The ceiling isn’t quite as high in this matchup, but it’s still a great matchup for him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.