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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 23, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 31, 2019 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 31, 2019 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 17: George Hill #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks through the tunnel at halftime during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons on April 17, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value Guards

Players costing under $8,333

Eric Bledsoe (vs TOR – $5,600): Needs 24.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 11.75 fantasy points against Toronto. I still don’t trust Bledsoe. The ceiling is there but he’s prone to his bad games and he had a bad game in Game 4. He remains a risk just because he isn’t shown any consistency throughout the playoffs and his salary is one where you can’t quite afford a miss. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

George Hill (vs TOR – $3,600): Needs 15.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20.25 fantasy points against Toronto. One guy who has remained consistent has been Hill. And he’ll be even better at home. His salary has dropped a bit which certainly helps as well. He’s a nice low-cost captain pick given his usual production and salary. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Fred VanVleet (at MIL – $2,600): Needs 11.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. We’re finally cutting bait with Green and moving on to VanVleet. He’s making more out of his minutes right now and if the Raptors bench can return to last season form then we’ll be giving VanVleet a lot of credit. He’s not going to hurt you much at this salary either. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.