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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 5, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 17: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the season opening game at Staples Center on October 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 John McCoy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 17: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the season opening game at Staples Center on October 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 John McCoy/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 24: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during warm up prior to an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 24, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Kemba Walker (vs TOR – $9,000): Needs 39.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48.1 fantasy points against New Orleans. The Hornets are done and that may mean Kemba is on a minutes restriction for these final few games. It happened last year and screwed up many DFS nights for many people. This has been his matchup all season as he had 55.1 fantasy points against Toronto on Mar. 24 and is averaging 48.3 fantasy points in two games against them. If he plays as normal, he should deliver again. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (vs NY – $8,700): Needs 38.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48.3 fantasy points against LA Clippers. You kind of know what you’re getting out of Chris Paul right now as even in limited minutes, he’s putting up numbers. The minutes should be limited in this game and he should get numbers because it’s the Knicks and who doesn’t get numbers against the Knicks? He’s a reliable option on a big night. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs POR – $7,300): Needs 32.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.7 fantasy points against San Antonio. Murray has been playing very well more often than not as of late. And I love this matchup for him because the Blazers defense still isn’t quite right. He’s been a consistent option as it seems like the rest of the Nuggets have struggled with their shot a bit. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.