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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 17, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON - DECEMBER 25: Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving reacts after knocking down a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during second quarter NBA action at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 25, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
BOSTON - DECEMBER 25: Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving reacts after knocking down a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during second quarter NBA action at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 25, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /
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High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs DET – $12,900): Needs 54.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 52.4 fantasy points against Detroit. Even in limited minutes, Giannis is going to put up numbers. If the Pistons can keep it somewhat competitive, that will be even better for Giannis. Either way, you can. Build around him with all the confidence in the world because he’s the best player in the league this season for a reason. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Joe Ingles (at HOU – $6,800): Needs 28.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20.3 fantasy points against Houston. As mentioned earlier, the Rockets game plan seems to be to cut off Mitchell and Ingles. Ingles can still get hot but that’s tougher when the looks aren’t as clean and he can’t create his own shot. I don’t exactly love him, especially at this price. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Gordon Hayward (vs IND – $6,400): Needs 26.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.4 fantasy points against Indiana. I much prefer Hayward at the cheaper cost because Hayward is on a. Better offensive team and has really played himself into a strong rhythm as of late. I like where Hayward’s game is at right now and until he shows that he’s going to fall off, you can keep taking him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Danuel House (vs UTA – $4,200): Needs 17.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20.9 fantasy points against Utah. I’m not in love with the guys above House although I do expect Bogdanovic to play better for the Pacers. As for House, he’s at a great salary and is part of the Rockets rotation, which means he’s going to get the minutes he needs. He’s shown he can contribute so you can add him as a low-cost option. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.