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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 13, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 4: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 4: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 09: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic takes a shot during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 09, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 09: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic takes a shot during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 09, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Nikola Vucevic (at TOR – $8,500): Needs 41.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 52.5 fantasy points against Boston. Vucevic was very good during the season and even though I expect the Raptors to be locked in, Vucevic is the best player on the Magic and this is when the best players have to step up. He averaged 1.65 FPPM in four games against the Raptors this season if you’re looking for some confidence. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

DeMarcus Cousins (vs LAC – $7,000): Needs 34.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.5 fantasy points against New Orleans. I’m 100% here for playoff DeMarcus, not Boogie, Cousins. He’s going to play big minutes and he’s probably going to dominate the Clippers because they don’t have anyone who can stop him. Cousins will show up in a big way. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Marc Gasol (vs ORL – $5,400): Needs 26.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20 fantasy points against Minnesota. Gasol was all over the place since the trade to Toronto but I have to trust him to show up in the playoffs. He’s another guy that was brought to Toronto to help prove they aren’t playoff chokers. And he’s at a good salary. He has a high ceiling but a low floor, so he is a risk. But I have a good feeling about him. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Jarrett Allen (at PHI – $4,400): Needs 21.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25 fantasy points against Miami. No Embiid should be a huge benefit for Allen. He can be all over the place but the minutes should definitely be there without Embiid and I’m going to trust him to deliver based on the circumstances. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.