DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-February 3

High Salary SF

LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers (9,700): James has put up back-to-back games with over 52 fantasy points against Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He should be able to take advantage of a much softer matchup tonight as he faces the injury-depleted wings of the Hornets in Charlotte.  The only risk is that James gets some extra rest after 44 minutes on Monday, but if he plays close to his normal minutes, he should be able to put up big numbers again for hew new coach Tyronn Lue.  James has at least 20 points in seven straight games and has over 44 fantasy points in six of those seven. ∗∗∗

Gordon Hayward-Utah Jazz (7,500): Hayward has been posting monster numbers for the unheralded Jazz, and is emerging as a very nice fantasy option.  He had a monster game against Jimmy Butler and the Bulls on Monday posting 27 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists for a massive 55 fantasy points. He has crossed the 50-fantasy-point plateau twice in his last seven games with at least 40 fantasy points in five of those seven games.  He has been contributing over 20 points almost every game with solid rebounding and assist numbers as well.  As he and the Jazz look to keep their home winning streak going tonight, he’ll face off with Danilo Gallinari and the Nuggets. ∗∗∗∗∗

Rudy Gay-Sacramento Kings (7,200): I debated adding Gay to my Monday DraftKings daily picks for a long time but decided against it since we weren’t sure of Boogie’s status. Sorry I missed on that one… Gay went off for 56.25 fantasy points against the Bucks on 32 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.  He definitely carried the Kings offense in the absence of Cousins and could do the same tonight if Boogie is on the shelf again. Gay has been playing well when he’s been able to be on the floor with at least 33 fantasy points in each of his last four games.  He’ll have to avoid getting matched up with Jimmy Butler too often against Chicago, but I think he’s a good play tonight especially if Cousins is out. No Boogie-∗∗∗∗ With Boogie-∗∗

Chandler Parsons-Dallas Mavericks (6,800): Parsons price is still below his production, and he has turned into a very solid nightly option for the Mavs.  He has at least 32 fantasy points in seven of his last eight games including a pair of games with over 43 fantasy points. He has a pair of double-doubles in his last three games and has scored at least 19 points in six of his last eight.  Look for Parsons to keep things going tonight against the Heat who could be a little worn out after playing in Houston last night against James Harden and the Rockets. ∗∗∗∗

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