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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 30, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 29, 2019 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 29, 2019 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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Kevin Durant
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 18: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors posts up against Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on April 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Kevin Durant (vs HOU – $11,400): Needs 46.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 45.5 fantasy points against Houston. You know what Kevin Durant does. If you don’t, just ask him. He’s a reliable option and he has a high ceiling if he can get it going from the field. With Curry and Klay banged up, there will continue to run things through Durant because he’s a walking bucket. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs BOS – $11,300): Needs 46.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.6 fantasy points against Boston. It was a rough night for Giannis in Game 1 but I’m not too concerned about him. He’s still Giannis. And I expect the Bucks to adjust to get him going a bit more. That’s what the playoffs are all about. Making adjustments and figuring it out. The Bucks are too good not to figure it out. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Gordon Hayward (at MIL – $5,900): Needs 24.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 29.3 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Hayward was strong in Game 1 and if you haven’t come around on him by now, get with the program. He looks nearly back in form and it’s coming at the perfect time for the Celtics. Keep taking him until he gives you a reason not to. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Nikola Mirotic (vs BOS – $3,900): Needs 16 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17.8 fantasy points against Boston. Not a lot to like under Hayward but Mirotic got some minutes in Game 1. Even though his defense will probably keep him off the floor for important minutes. He’s still a shooter on a team that needs to find a way to get their offense going. He’s an option. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.