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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 8, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics between plays in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 12, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Harry Aaron/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics between plays in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 12, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Al Horford (at MIL – $7,500): Needs 32.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.7 fantasy points against Milwaukee. The Bucks are letting Horford have any shot he wants on offense because Al Horford probably isn’t going to beat you in a playoff series. It’s a strategy that has worked for the Bucks and for DFS players taking Horford, who has been a reliable option with solid production. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Clint Capela (at GS – $7,000): Needs 30.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16.8 fantasy points against Golden State. Capela is in a tough spot because PJ Tucker is now the small ball five option and he’s been a great option that has completely changed the series for the Rockets. Capela’s price is too high if he can no longer stay on the floor. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Brook Lopez (vs BOS – $4,700): Needs 20.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 18.6 fantasy points against Boston. Not a lot to like at the value center position. If you’re not going to take any of these three guys, you’re better off burning the position and taking someone who isn’t going to cost you anything in order to save money elsewhere. Lopez just hasn’t delivered in this series and there is no reason to think he will start now. But stranger things have happened. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.