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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 1, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - APRIL 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during a game against the Denver Nuggets during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during a game against the Denver Nuggets during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – APRIL 10: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after making a three over Andrew Wiggins (22) of the Minnesota Timberwolves to take the lead with 31 seconds left during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 99-95 win on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – APRIL 10: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after making a three over Andrew Wiggins (22) of the Minnesota Timberwolves to take the lead with 31 seconds left during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 99-95 win on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

High Salary Guards

Players costing over $12,000

Damian Lillard (at DEN – $16,000): Needs 69.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48.6 fantasy points against Denver. I’m not doubting Dame in these playoffs. I have a hard time trusting the rest of the Blazers because I didn’t buy into them after they beat OKC. But I 100% buy into Dame. He’s the best player in this series. Sorry, Nikola. If you’re going to take him, take him in one of your top two spots. The only guy above him should be Jokic. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs POR – $14,000): Needs 61.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40 fantasy points against Portland. Murray is streaky but I love him in this series due to his shooting and my distrust of the Blazers defense. He can get hot at any moment and he plays a part in slicing through the Blazers defense. He’s also at home, which helps. I’m always going to trust good shooters at home more than I will on the road. Murray should deliver again. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

CJ McCollum (at DEN – $13,500): Needs 57.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.3 fantasy points against Denver. As I said prior to Game 1, McCollum is a streaky player. He’s going to have his big games but he’s also going to have his rough games. You can afford a rough game at this salary. Proceed with caution. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.