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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 20, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 26: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a play against the Milwaukee Bucks during their game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 26: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a play against the Milwaukee Bucks during their game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

D’Angelo Russell (vs PHI – $8,100): Needs 38.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 39 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Russell hasn’t been as spectacular as you would hope he would be in this series but I still have high hopes for him given his ceiling and his salary. The Sixers defense still doesn’t inspire much confidence. Chris Paul is a more reliable option but Russell has the higher ceiling. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Eric Bledsoe (at DET – $6,600): Needs 32 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 50 fantasy points against Detroit. Bledsoe has killed the Pistons all season and he should continue to kill them. He’s coming off a huge game, remains at a very good salary. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Ricky Rubio (vs HOU – $6,000): Needs 29.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43 fantasy points against Houston. As I’ve been saying during this series, the Rockets are content with letting Rubio getting his numbers as they shut down Mitchell and Ingles. Until the Jazz adjust or the Rockets decide they are tired of blowing out the Jazz, Rubio should continue to get numbers. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Derrick White (vs DEN – $5,700): Needs 27.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 57.75 fantasy points against Denver. I knew Derrick White was going to show up in Game 3 and sometimes I’m right. I love him at home because I always love the Spurs at home. He may not have the same huge night, but he’s still a very strong option. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.