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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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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors warms up prior to action against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 26, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: user expressly acknowledges and agrees by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors warms up prior to action against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 26, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: user expressly acknowledges and agrees by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Kawhi Leonard (at PHI – $10,500): Needs 41.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48.6 fantasy points against Philadelphia. It’s Kawhi and you know what you’re getting out of Kawhi. He’s been the best player in this series and he’s arguably the best player in this year’s playoffs. His salary his high but don’t pay too much attention to that. He will continue to get it done for the Raptors. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Tobias Harris (vs TOR – $7,600): Needs 30.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 27.2 fantasy points against Toronto. You sort of know what you’re getting out of Harris at this point. He’s a reliable option who won’t hurt you at this salary but you shouldn’t expect a big outing simply because it doesn’t look like it’s there right now. He’s still a steady option. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Will Barton (at POR – $4,600): Needs 18.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16.6 fantasy points against Portland. Barton has been trending down but he’s still getting minutes and he’s playing with confidence, which could be good or bad because that’s the Thrill experience. But at this salary, he’s worth having on your team because he can deliver in a big way. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Rodney Hood (vs DEN – $4,400): Needs 17.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 19.3 fantasy points against Denver. Hood has been consistent in this series and I expect more of the same out of him in this game. Maybe you think Redick will get hot, Ennis III has been consistent until last game, and Harkless does have a high ceiling if you’re looking below Hood. But Hood has been the most consistent option and he has a good ceiling. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.