DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-February 24

Feb 10, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) reacts after a three point shot in front of Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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High Salary C

Karl-Anthony Towns-Minnesota Timberwolves (8,800): Towns is quickly emerging as one of the best centers in the game and is starting to cost as much as the elite options on FanDuel. Towns has over 45 fantasy points in three of his last four including a huge 57.75 fantasy points against the Raptors who he faces again tonight. In the last game before the break Towns beat Toronto for 35 points, 11 boards, and three blocks, and he’ll look to post similar numbers tonight. Towns had another monster game on Monday with 28 points and 13 boards against the Celtics, and is a great way to spend big on a star tonight. ∗∗∗∗

Hassan Whiteside-Miami Heat (8,200): Whiteside has been a beast in his two games back from suspension posting 58.75 fantasy points against the Wizards and 56 fantasy points against the Pacers. He only played 29 minutes against Washington but totaled 25 points and 23 rebounds before 19 points, 18 rebounds, and six blocks against Indiana. Tonight, Whiteside takes on the Warriors in what could be a tricky matchup. When teams play against the Warriors sometimes they don’t have a chance to get their center involved because of Golden State’s small lineups. However, Golden State has give up the second-most fantasy points to opposing centers over their last five games and the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers so far this season. He’s risky because of the matchup, but his current form is hard to argue with. ∗∗∗∗

Marcin Gortat-Washington Wizards (6,700): Gortat has been excellent this week coming out of the All Star break with four games over 32 fantasy points. He had 43.25 fantasy points last night against the Pelicans scoring 21 points to go with 11 rebounds in just 30 minutes. He has double-doubles in seven of his last eight games and consistently delivers solid points and boards while adding blocks and steals as well from time to time. Gortat is in a great matchup against the Bulls tonight who have struggled to defend opposing centers all year and may be without Pau Gasol tonight. Fatigue is my only concern with “The Polish Hammer” tonight since he is playing his fifth game in the last seven nights, but he’s been good enough lately to expect another good game in Chicago as the Wizards try to put together a push for the playoffs.∗∗∗∗∗

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