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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 16, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 30: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 99-90. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 30: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 99-90. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Damian Lillard (vs OKC – $9,700): Needs 43.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.8 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. You can always spend more and go with Russell Westbrook because I expect OKC to hit more shots and Westbrook to get more assists. But Lillard will have to continue to be great, probably even better than he was in Game 1. And we know he can do it. I’m not doubting Lillard against this matchup. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs SA – $7,700): Needs 34.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.4 fantasy points against San Antonio. Kyle Lowry will be better in Game 2 if you want to play that card. But Murray has been good against the Spurs all season and I know he’ll score at least two points. The shots will continue to be there for him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

D.J. Augustin (at TOR – $6,200): Needs 27.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.4 fantasy points against Toronto. I’m not fully sold on the Magic after Game 1 because as we saw with the Sixers and Nets, the better team finds a way to win Game 2. And the Raptors are the better team. But Augustin is not afraid and he will continue to get the minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Fred VanVleet (vs ORL – $4,800): Needs 21.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 15.9 fantasy points against Orlando. You can grab either of the Spurs point guards and feel comfortable at getting value. You can even pair and take your chances. But as I just said, The Raptors will be better. And VanVleet will find a way to make an impact in this game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.