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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 16, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 19: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball in a NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 19: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball in a NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

High Value Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $12,000

Rodney Hood (at GS – $8,000): Needs 30.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24.1 fantasy points against Golden State. Hood kept up his strong playoffs with a good Game 1. He should be able to keep it going in this game because the Warriors aren’t too worried about Rodney Hood beating them. Their goal is to take away everyone else. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Zach Collins (at GS – $9,000): Needs 36.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16.3 fantasy points against Golden State. I expect Collins to play more in Game 2 because Kanter won’t be able to play in Game 2 with his defense. Collins will be the better option at the five. You can also roll with Aminu who I suspect will get more minutes. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Kevon Looney (vs POR – $8,500): Needs 34.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21.9 fantasy points against Portland. Jerebko stepped up in Game 1 but I wouldn’t roll with him in Game 2. Looney is going to get the minutes and will continue to find ways to contribute. He’s a reliable option at a good price. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.