FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 2
High Salary SF
Kevin Durant-Oklahoma City Thunder (10,600): Durant has posted three impressive games in a row with 59.3 fantasy points against the Pelicans, 59.9 fantasy points against the Warriors and 52 fantasy points against the Kings. He has had at least 27 points, ten rebounds, and five assists in each of the games and now has the daunting back-to-back against the Clippers and Warriors the next two nights. He’ll continue to try to carry the OKC offense, and he should be fresh coming into tonight’s game after only needing 32 minutes Monday to pile up his 52 fantasy points against the Kings. Durant had 24 points, nine boards, and seven assists in the first meeting of the Thunder and Clippers, and he should be in for a similar performance tonight making him a good option if you can afford the steep 10K price.∗∗∗
Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks (8,400): The Greek Freak carried many DFS fantasy teams to big wins on Monday (including one of mine) as he piled up 18 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, and four steals against the Rockets for a whopping 60.7 fantasy points. He has at least 40 fantasy points in three of his last four games and has the potential to absolutely go off like he did in that game and one against the Lakers last Monday when he finished with 69.4 fantasy points. Tonight’s matchup is a little tougher for “The Alphabet” as he takes on Paul George and the Pacers, but I still like him since he has so much upside and ca produce in such a variety of categories. ∗∗
Kawhi Leonard-San Antonio Spurs (8,000): The Spurs return to San Antonio after their Rodeo Trip as they take on the Pistons tonight. Leonard missed some time right after the break, but has looked excellent in the games he has played with at least 40 fantasy points in five of his last six dating back to the last game the Spurs played at home. He had a good game in Houston on Saturday in his last contest posting 27 points, eight rebounds, an assist, a block, and a steal while also limiting James Harden to a manageable number. Leonard looks fresh and rejuvenated form his extended All Star break (due to a calf issue), and he should be ready to keep rolling tonight against the Pistons. ∗∗∗∗
Trevor Ariza-Houston Rockets (6,500): Ariza has at least 30 fantasy points in four of his last five games and in six of his last nine. He fell just short of a triple-double on Monday in Milwaukee posting 49.1 fantasy points on 20 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. He should have another good statistical game tonight in a high-scoring game against New Orleans. Like he more expensive names on this list, Ariza gets it done in a variety of categories making him a low-risk play for tonight against the Pelicans. ∗∗∗∗∗
Jae Crowder-Boston Celtics (6,400): Crowder has at least 31 fantasy points in three of his last four games after posting 37.6 fantasy points against the Jazz at home on Monday on 22 points, four assists, three boards, and two steals. His gritty game is a hard one to shut down and he has been excepting since the break with at least 24 fantasy points in each of his six games since using the extra week to help rest a variety of injuries. He’s a good play tonight against the Blazers in a matchup of two of the hottest teams in the NBA. ∗∗∗
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