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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 19, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Moda Center on April 14, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Moda Center on April 14, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/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 $6,667

Pascal Siakam (at ORL – $8,500): Needs 36.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.5 fantasy points against Orlando. Siakam may have been down in Game 2 but I’m not worried about him. The matchup is still great and he’s been. A force in the series, even if his numbers were slightly down. He’s not my favorite option to build around but he will definitely get numbers. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Thaddeus Young (vs BOS – $7,100): Needs 30.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.7 fantasy points against Boston. Young has been very good in the series and with Sabonis playing down, he will have to continue to step up. With the Pacers at home, this should be another chance for Young to shine in this matchup. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jerami Grant (vs POR – $5,500): Needs 23.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 12.8 fantasy points against Portland. Grant has been terrible in this series but with the Thunder heading home, their role players should start to hit shots. I’m not sold on OKC at all because they haven’t proven anything, but his salary is decent enough and he will continue to get the minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Al-Farouq Aminu (at OKC – $5,400): Needs 23.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24.3 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Aminu has been great during this series and he’s a guy on Portland who I trust to step up on the road. He’s given OKC issues all season and until I see him not perform against the Thunder, I will continue to take him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.