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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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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (vs POR – $8,700): Needs 40.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42 fantasy points against Portland. George will continue to get numbers even if shots don’t continue to fall. I expect the Thunder to show up for at least two quarters and if they don’t, that’s their season. George always has a high ceiling but I’m not feeling him as much as the guy below him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Kawhi Leonard (at ORL – $8,200): Needs 37.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 53.5 fantasy points against Orlando. Kawhi’s ceiling is just as high as George’s right now and he’s the more reliable player, largely due to the lower salary and the better matchup. Expect a big performance from Kawhi with the Raptors on the road. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Thaddeus Young (vs BOS – $6,000): Needs 27.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.5 fantasy points against Boston. Young has played well in the series and with the Pacers now at home, he should continue to step his game up. Especially with Sabonis looking a bit overwhelmed at the moment. He should continue to get you at least value with a good ceiling. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Gordon Hayward (at IND – $5,300): Needs 24.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 18.75 fantasy points against Indiana. Hayward was down in Game 2 but he’s another guy who has been there on the road and can step up in this spot for the Celtics. I’m not ready to write him off after his strong finish to the season. He’ll bounce back and give you at least value in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.