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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, MI – JANUARY 7: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 7, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 7: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 7, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

DeMar DeRozan (at DEN – $8,500): Needs 36.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.4 fantasy points against Denver. Playoff DeRozan was not in the building in Game 1. I’m still not sold on DeRozan being consistent in the playoffs but it was a nice start for him. And I will never doubt the Spurs because you should never doubt the Spurs. The shots will always be there for him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

CJ McCollum (vs OKC – $6,900): Needs 29.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.7 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. McCollum played well enough in Game 1 but I always like him against the Thunder. He’ll continue to get his looks and I will never be sold on the Thunder being a consistent team. McCollum should once again get you value if nothing else. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value SG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Dennis Schroder (at POR – $5,200): Needs 22.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24.5 fantasy points against Portland. Schroder can be a mixed bag but the shots and minutes are going to be there for him. And I suspect he’ll shoot a little bit better in Game 2 because the Thunder shooting that poorly again would be rather unheard of. The ceiling is high. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Gary Harris (vs SA – $4,600): Needs 19.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.1 fantasy points against San Antonio. Harris played very well in Game 1, his minutes are going to be there, and he’s at a great salary compared to the rest of the options who get big minutes on Tuesday night. I love Harris as a salary saving option. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.