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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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Mar 5, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings shooting guard Marco Belinelli (3, right) and San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) battle for the ball during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings shooting guard Marco Belinelli (3, right) and San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) battle for the ball during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PG

D’Angelo Russell-Los Angeles Lakers (5,900): 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 31 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. ∗∗∗∗∗

Elfrid Payton-Orlando Magic (5,600): Even with the fatigue factor, Payton is worth a look tonight since the Lakers still have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing PG so far this season.  Payton played just 23 minutes last night and handed out seven assists to go with six points and three steals for 23.9 fantasy points. He had at least 25 fantasy points in four of his five previous games, and tonight he’ll look to get back to that level or even higher (like the 40.9 fantasy points he produced on Friday against Phoenix). ∗∗∗

Patrick Mills-San Antonio Spurs (4,200): On the second night of their back-to-back expect the Spurs to get plenty of time for Patty Mills who has been playing very well lately with at least 21 fantasy points in three of his last four. He had 17 points in 22 minutes last night against the Pacers while adding four rebounds and two assists. Mills has been playing over 20 minutes a night almost every night for the Spurs which sets him up well for success tonight against the T-Wolves who allow the sixth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PG.∗∗∗

D.J. Augustin-Denver Nuggets (4,000): Another cheap play at PG who has been flashing his upside lately is D.J. Augustin who the Nuggets acquired at the trade deadline.  Augustin has scored in double-digits in seven of his last eight contests with at least 17 fantasy points in each of those games and over 20 fantasy points in four of his eight games with Denver. He hit the game-winning free throws for Denver on Sunday against the Mavs, and he’ll get lots of time tonight against the Knicks. ∗∗

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