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

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 23, 2019 at Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 23, 2019 at Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Kyrie Irving (at MIL – $8,400): Needs 40.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 51.75 fantasy points against Milwaukee. I’m always going to trust Kyrie, especially on the road against tough teams. I have no doubt about him showing up in these games because he’s proven that he will always show up in these games. Until he gives you a reason to doubt him, keep taking him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (at GS – $7,000): Needs 33.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.75 fantasy points against Golden State. Chris Paul will be better in Game 2. I actually expect him to be very good in Game 2. He’s simply better than he showed in Game 1 and the Rockets need a big performance out of him if they want to earn the split. This is his chance to step up and he will. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Eric Bledsoe (vs BOS – $5,800): Needs 27.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 18 fantasy points against Boston. Bledsoe’s salary has dropped in a big way because, for some reason, he just can’t play against the Celtics. I don’t know what it is but he’s just invisible out there. Maybe he turns it around. The ceiling is still pretty high. But we need to see something. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.

Terry Rozier (at MIL – $4,100): Needs 19.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 27.75 fantasy points against Milwaukee. One reason Bledsoe can’t get it going is Rozier, who is living rent-free. That’s still a thing, right? While Bledsoe can’t do anything against the Celtics, Rozier just torches the Bucks. He’s a low-cost option with a proven matchup. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.