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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 8

By Zachary Thompson

Mar 16, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) talks to Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) in the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) talks to Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) in the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 29, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) rebounds the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) rebounds the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary C

Brook Lopez-Brooklyn Nets (8,400): Lopez had three straight 20-point games before his maintenance day on Saturday, and he’ll look to return tonight to take on the Raptors in Toronto.  Since Joe Johnson’s departure, Lopez has been the focus of the Nets’ attack and has at least 43 fantasy points in four of his last eight games.  He is always a threat for 50+ fantasy points especially after getting an extended time off to be fresh for tonight’s matchup.∗∗∗

Marcin Gortat-Washington Wizards (7,000): Gortat had a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double against Portland earlier this season, and he’s a good play again tonight since he has at least 40 fantasy points in two of his last four games including a big night against the Pacers on Saturday.  In that game, he only scored eight points but had a dominant 17 rebounds to go with four blocks.  Portland has struggled all season to defend opposing big men, and Gortat will look to continue that trend tonight.  His minutes have been a little inconsistent lately, but the Wizards are pushing to climb into the final playoff spot, so look for him to get plenty of playing time tonight. ∗∗∗∗

Jonas Valanciunas-Toronto Raptors (6,200): Big V has scored in double-digits in ten straight games and has four double-double’s inches last nine contests.  He has at least 28 fantasy points in five of those nine games, and he should be in a place to succeed again tonight against the Nets who have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing centers.  While Valanciunas will have his hands full guarding Brook Lopez, he should also be able to make Lopez work on the defensive end and be close to a double-double again tonight which is good value at his price just over 6K.∗∗∗

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