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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 8

By Zachary Thompson

Feb 26, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks as Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) looks on during the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks as Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) looks on during the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 6, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball down the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons defeated the 123-103. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball down the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons defeated the 123-103. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PG

Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers (9,400): Lillard is a better play than John Wall tonight, in my opinion, due to his recent form, the fact that he’s at home, and the matchup against the Wizards sometimes-shaky defense.  Lillard is averaging 32.8 points, 4.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 steals over his last ten games and has scored at least 30 points in seven of those ten games.  He and the Blazers have been on the road for their last six games, but Lillard seems to always well at home and should be set up for success tonight.  He did have seven turnovers in his last game, but hopefully he can clean that up and get back to his dominant self tonight. ∗∗∗∗

Kyle Lowry-Toronto Raptors (8,800): Of all the point guards on the board tonight, the elite option in the best matchup is Kyle Lowry who takes on the Nets ho allow the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing PG.  He has been playing very well lately with at least 47 fantasy points in five of his last eight games, and he’s another very good option. In fact, if you’re going to stack PG–I’d do it with Lowry and Lillard not Lillard and Wall.∗∗∗

D’Angelo Russell-Los Angeles Lakers (6,900): Russell is still just adjusting to his starting role, but he has a world of upside.  He reminded everyone he is a rookie with a stinker on Friday against the Hawks, but he bounced back strong with 21 points against the Warriors in the Lakers’ surprisingly rout on Sunday.  He has at least 21 points and 32 fantasy points in five of his last six games since joining the starting lineup, and I love his matchup tonight against the Magic who may be a little worn out after running with Golden State late into the night last night. ∗∗∗∗

Emmanuel Mudiay-Denver Nuggets (6,300): Mudiay has been playing great lately for the Nuggets and has scored at least 16 points in three straight games after struggling with his offense for much of the season.  He has at least 39 fantasy points in each of those three games since he has continued to contribute good asset, steals, and rebounds numbers while also controlling his turnovers.  He’s finishing his rookie season in Denver strong, and he’s a nice option tonight against a Knicks team that struggles against opposing play-makers. ∗∗∗

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