DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 5

High Salary PF

Paul Millsap-Atlanta Hawks (8,000): Millsap had a non-exciting game last night in just 29 minutes against the Lakers as the Hawks cruised to a win in the first half of their LA back-to-back. He had just 23 fantasy points on 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a steal.  He has at least 47 fantasy points in three of his last six games, though, and will need to bring much more to the floor tonight against the Clippers.  He should be in a good matchup since LA is still without Blake Griffin, but he’s a pricey gamble given his up-and-down numbers lately. ∗∗

LaMarcus Aldridge-San Antonio Spurs (6,800): Aldridge has been remarkably consistent lately with at least 38 fantasy points in three straight games and at least 36 fantasy points in seven of his last ten.  He didn’t have a great statistical game the last time the Spurs played the Kings, though, totaling just seven points, nine rebounds, and two assists, but his defense on Boogie Cousins including five blocks was instrumental to the Spurs success.  Aldridge has become a big part of the Spurs offense and has at least 23 points in each of his last three games, and I expect another monster night from him at home as he again tries to slow down Cousins while still getting his own offense going against the Kings who allow the third-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF. ∗∗∗∗∗

Gorgui Dieng-Minnesota Timberwolves (6,600): Dieng was one of the few Minnesota starters who had a decent game last night finishing with 33.3 fantasy points on 14 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and two assists. It was a nice bounceback for Dieng whose numbers had been a little down since his torrid start to February.  He should have the size advantage against the Nets tonight, and will look to produce another solid and well-balanced line from his starting PF spot. ∗∗∗

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