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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 23, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the fourth quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the fourth quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 16: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Damian Lillard (vs OKC – $10,000): Needs 43.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.6 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Lillard may have been down in the last game but I’m not worried about him. Not in a closeout game at home. The Thunder haven’t won on the road in the playoffs in years. They probably won’t start now. Meanwhile, Lillard has been amazing for most of this series and I trust that to continue. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs SA – $7,300): Needs 31.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.4 fantasy points against San Antonio. Murray has been up-and-down in this series because that’s Murray’s game. But I still like him overall, especially at home. The Nuggets will bring it in this game and we know Murray is capable of a huge outing when he has it going. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Derrick White (at DEN – $6,500): Needs 28.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 19.3 fantasy points against Denver. White has been up-and-down in this series but he still gets big minutes and has shown a high ceiling. There just isn’t much to like at the value guard position. White at least has shown that he can contribute in a big way and I’m always going to trust the Spurs over other teams. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Spencer Dinwiddie (at PHI – $5,000): Needs 21.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23.8 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Dinwiddie hasn’t had a huge game but he’s been consistent enough and that’s lacking in the value point guard position. Other guys may have a high ceiling but Dinwiddie is at least a reliable option at a decent price. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.