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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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TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 12: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) not quite sure to make of what is happening tonight. Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lose 126-110, the first loss at home. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 12: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) not quite sure to make of what is happening tonight. Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lose 126-110, the first loss at home. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Pascal Siakam (vs ORL – $7,800): Needs 33.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48.8 fantasy points against Orlando. Siakam played great all season and he was great in Game 1. He’s going to be a matchup problem for the Magic all series and as I’ve been saying throughout this slideshow, the Raptors will be better in Game 2. They just can’t win Game 1 for some reason. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Aaron Gordon (at TOR – $7,100): Needs 30.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.5 fantasy points against Toronto. I don’t fully trust Aaron Gordon but I also don’t trust LaMarcus Aldridge at the higher salary. Aldridge has a higher ceiling because he can get hot and not miss a single shot. But Gordon might be slightly more reliable. This is a position to save some cash. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jerami Grant (at POR – $5,600): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28 fantasy points against Portland. Grant didn’t even play well in Game 1 but still did enough to be slightly over value. That’s a good sign moving forward. The minute will continue to be there for him and I suspect he’ll play better in Game 2 because I suspect OKC as a whole will play better. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Al-Farouq Aminu (vs OKC – $5,500): Needs 23.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25.4 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Aminu has been playing well against the Thunder all season and he remains at a decent enough salary given the minutes he gets. I know Paul Millsap had a poor outing in Game 1, but he’s a veteran who can bounce back. Aminu is more reliable but Millsap has the higher ceiling. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.