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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 24, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts to his basket in a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts to his basket in a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 29, 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 SF

Players costing over $6,667

Kevin Durant (vs LAC – $10,500): Needs 43.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 50.4 fantasy points against LA Clippers. It’s Kevin Durant, who is still playing angry, in a closeout game on the Warriors. He should be easy money on Wednesday, given how he typically plays. The Clippers definitely don’t have an answer for him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (at GS – $7,500): Needs 30.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 29.4 fantasy points against Golden State. Gallinari has been fine in this series and he’s your only other option at this position. I wouldn’t count on him for a big game but he should get you value if nothing else. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jae Crowder (at HOU – $4,700): Needs 19.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.3 fantasy points against Houston. I don’t know if you’re going to get the same kind of performance out of Crowder but it was nice of him to show up. I still like his game overall, he’s just not consistent with it. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Royce O’Neale (at HOU – $4,500): Needs 18.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.7 fantasy points against Houston. Much like Crowder, I like O’Neale’s overall game but he’s just not all that reliable. But he’s proven to be a good contributor and gets enough minutes to justify his low salary. It’s a slow night and the only other halfway decent option is Joe Ingles. And you don’t want Joe Ingles. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.