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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 9, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - APRIL 23: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffson April 23, 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 23: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffson April 23, 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after he hit a game winning three-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder after Game Five Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after he hit a game winning three-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder after Game Five Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Damian Lillard (vs DEN – $9,500): Needs 40.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.2 fantasy points against Denver. It doesn’t look like Lillard will have that big outing that many hoped for after the Thunder series but he’s still Damian Lillard and you know he’s going to go out swinging. Lillard will bring it in this game without a doubt and if nothing else, he will get you value. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (at POR – $8,200): Needs 35.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.5 fantasy points against Portland. Murray is not afraid and he’s a guy that is going to relish the chance to put the Blazers away on their floor without getting overly emotional. All my doubts about Murray have been erased in this series and I expect him to deliver once again. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (at PHI – $7,300): Needs 31.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.7 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Lowry is coming off one of his better playoff performances and he’s been consistent in the playoffs despite a couple of down games. He will continue to be a reliable hand because his playoff misfortunes, at least in DFS terms, are overblown. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Seth Curry (vs DEN – $3,900): Needs 16.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 14.8 fantasy points against Denver. Curry will continue to get good minutes, which certainly helps. He’s the only value point guard worth taking a look at so either take him and hope he gives you something (and he will give you something) or burn the position and save money. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.