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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 19, 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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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts as his team trails the New Orleans Pelicans during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts as his team trails the New Orleans Pelicans during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

CJ McCollum (at OKC – $6,900): Needs 32.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 52.5 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Until I see OKC slow down McCollum, I will continue to take McCollum. He’s been great in the playoffs and I don’t trust the Thunder for anything right now, although I suspect we’ll see their best effort in this game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Bojan Bogdanovic (vs BOS – $6,000): Needs 27.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.5 fantasy points against Boston. Bojan showed up in Game 2 and with the series moving to Indiana, I expect him to keep producing. He’s been a reliable option all season and he’s shown a high ceiling due to his role on the team. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Dennis Schroder (vs POR – $5,200): Needs 24.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 10.75 fantasy points against Portland. Schroder has not been good in this series but as it moves to OKC, shots have to start falling at some point, right? Probably not because nothing ever goes right for OKC. But Schroder will get the minutes and opportunities. And if he gets hot, he can be unstoppable. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Terrence Ross (vs TOR – $5,000): Needs 23.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21.75 fantasy points against Toronto. The Magic are at home and I always like role players and shooters more at home. The Raptors are still the better team without a doubt but Ross is at a decent enough salary and he’s a more reliable option than Schroder, even if his ceiling is lower. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.