DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-February 26
High Value PG
Jordan Clarkson-Los Angeles Lakers (5,900): Clarkson has been playing well for the Lakers alongside rookie D’Angelo Russell and has at least 37 fantasy points in four of his last five games. He had 42 fantasy points against the Grizz on Wednesday shooting 10-18 from the field for 28 points to go with six rebounds and three assists. He has scored in double figures in 27 straight games and is a solid, reliable option for a Lakers team always searching for offense. He showed he can get it done against Memphis earlier this week, so look for Clarkson to have another big game tonight. ∗∗∗∗
Dennis Schroder-Atlanta Hawks (5,500): Schroder has been excellent coming off the bench for the Hawks the last few games with over 29 fantasy points in each of his last four games including a 54.5-fantasy-point performance agsaint the Bucks on Sunday. He followed his near triple-double with 18 points and six assists in just 18 minutes against the Warriors for 30.75 fantasy points. He’s stuck behind Jeff Teague in the Hawks lineup for now, but when he gets the time he produces very impactful results. Against a banged up Bulls team, I like Schroder to post another solid game with the upside to do much more if he gets expanded playing time.∗∗∗
D’Angelo Russell-Los Angeles Lakers (5,200): Russell is still a cheap investment for a starter especially a starter who has the upside of the rookie out of Ohio State. Russell has finally been put in the starting lineup and showed he can deliver posting 40 fantasy points on Wednesday against Memphis on 22 points, eight assists, and four rebounds. He’s much less consistent than Clarkson, but he does have more non-scoring potential. If you can afford Clarkson, he’s the LA backcourt option I prefer, but if you need to save money or are looking to fill a different roster spot, Russell has upside to consider as well. ∗∗∗
Cory Joseph-Toronto Raptors (4,300): Yes, Joseph is the backup, but he continues to be a solid producer at an affordable price. Joseph has at least 25 fantasy points in three of his last four games and at least 19 fantasy points in each of his last seven. He doesn’t have eye-popping numbers but comes off the bench behind Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan usually chipping in 10-15 points and a about a handful of assists. He doesn’t have a super-high ceiling, but he’s a pretty safe cheap pickup. ∗∗∗
J.J. Barea-Dallas Mavericks (3,900): If you’re looking for a cheap dice-roll at PG, Barea could end up getting more time tonight depending on how Deron Williams’ finger fares and whether the Mavs can run away from Denver. Barea has the upside to produce when his shot is dropping, but he also is coming off a down game against the Thunder when he only played 12 minutes and finished with 6.5 fantasy points. He has 20+ fantasy points in five of his last ten, though, so the potential is there even though he is high-risk. ∗
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