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

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Golden State Warriors Forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to a call during a NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 12, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Golden State Warriors Forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to a call during a NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 12, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 28: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 2019 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 28: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 2019 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

LaMarcus Aldridge (vs DEN – $8,300): Needs 36 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.1 fantasy points against Denver. Aldridge has been fine in the series but with the series moving to San Antonio, it’s his time to shine. Aldridge and Spurs are better at home and we know Aldridge has a high ceiling because of his role on the team. I’m expecting his first big outing of the series in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Montrezl Harrell (vs GS – $8,000): Needs 34.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38 fantasy points against Golden State. Harrell has been great in this series and until I see him fall off, I will continue to trust him to be great in this series. The Warriors don’t seem to have an answer for him and while they’ll adjust, the Clippers will respond at home. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Paul Millsap (at SA – $6,000): Needs 26 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.9 fantasy points against San Antonio. Millsap stepped up in Game 2 because the Nuggets needed him to do just that. And they’ll need him even more in Game 3 with the series in San Antonio. The Nuggets are a young squad but Millsap is the guy who has been here and knows what to expect. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Kevon Looney (at LAC – $4,700): Needs 20.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25 fantasy points against LA Clippers. No Cousins will mean more Looney. Bogut might draw the start for the Warriors, but I suspect that Looney will end up getting more minutes. He’s at a good salary for the minutes and opportunities he should get. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.