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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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TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Pascal Siakam (at ORL – $7,300): Needs 34.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.5 fantasy points against Orlando. Siakam continues to be a reliable option and the matchup isn’t changing for at least another three games. You can continue to take Siakam with confidence because he’s been good against the Magic all season and the ceiling is high. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Al Horford (at IND – $6,400): Needs 30.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25 fantasy points against Indiana. Horford is a steady hand if nothing else. He was hit-and-miss on the road last season but there will be less pressure on him this season with Kyrie back in the lineup. He’s always going to get you solid enough numbers but the ceiling isn’t all that high due to his inability to dominate one category. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Jayson Tatum (at IND – $6,100): Needs 28.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.5 fantasy points against Indiana. Tatum was strong in Game 2 and while the Celtics weren’t good on the road last season, there is also less pressure on him with Kyrie back and the experience from last season should certainly help him. I suspect he’ll step up once again. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Al-Farouq Aminu (at OKC – $4,900): Needs 22.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Aminu continues to play strong in this series and if you’re looking for a way to save a little bit of money while still getting good production, Aminu is certainly your best option. He’s a guy I trust on the road for the Blazers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.