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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 7, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 25: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors poses for a portrait during Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the BioSteel Centre in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 25: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors poses for a portrait during Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the BioSteel Centre in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Paul Millsap (vs POR – $7,800): Needs 34.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40 fantasy points against Portland. Millsap has continued to dominate this series and until he has a big game, he looks to be a reliable option. His salary has jumped, which does hurt his overall ceiling. But he keeps impressing in a big way. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs PHI – $7,500): Needs 32.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24.6 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Siakam was down in the last game as the injury likely took its toll on him. And that’s the worry heading into Game 5. If he’s not healthy, he’s not going to be as effective. He’ll get you something and his salary has dropped a bit, but he’s a slight risk. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Al-Farouq Aminu (at DEN – $5,700): Needs 24.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.6 fantasy points against Denver. Aminu has been reliable at worst in this series and he came up with a big outing in Game 4. He’s been good against the Nuggets all season and I have no doubt about Aminu in this game. Minutes and opportunities will always be there for him as well. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Serge Ibaka (vs PHI – $5,200): Needs 22.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.8 fantasy points against Philadelphia. The injury to Siakam earned Ibaka more minutes and I’m still stunned that Ibaka wasn’t getting more minutes in this series because he dominated the Sixers during the regular season. I’d give him this game as it looks like he will continue to get the minutes. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.