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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 18, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 11, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on February 11, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Nikola Jokic (at SA – $9,400): Needs 46 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 54.25 fantasy points against San Antonio. If Embiid plays, his injury is a bit too risky for my liking. Jokic is definitely going to play and he’s going to get big minutes as well. He’s been very good in this series and while playing on the road is a tougher matchup, he’s still a fairly reliable option. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Draymond Green (at LAC – $6,700): Needs 32.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.75 fantasy points against LA Clippers. You typically know what you’re getting out of Draymond, especially in the playoffs. He’s going to log big minutes and he’s going to do a bit of everything for the Warriors. He’s also at a good salary to deliver at least value. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Paul Millsap (at SA – $5,700): Needs 27.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.25 fantasy points against San Antonio. The Nuggets are really going to need Millsap in this game. He stepped up in Game 2 and with the series moving to San Antonio, Denver will look to their veteran presence to lift them on the road. I trust Millsap to step up in this spot. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Kevon Looney (at LAC – $4,100): Needs 19.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25.25 fantasy points against LA Clippers. You can also look towards Bogut or Boban. Bogut will probably draw and the start and Boban has proven to be a big numbers guy. But Looney will get the minutes and is more trustworthy just due to the team he’s on. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.