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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 12

By Zachary Thompson

Feb 19, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) is congratulated by guard Nicolas Batum (5) after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Charlotte won 98-95. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) is congratulated by guard Nicolas Batum (5) after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Charlotte won 98-95. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 8, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) passes in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-91. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) passes in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-91. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SF

Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks (8,700): Antetokounmpo hasn’t cost this much at any other point in the season, but I think he’ll be worth it tonight against a Pelicans defense that has struggled to stop anyone lately. “The Alphabet” has been extremely productive with four games in his last nine with over 65 fantasy points including three triple-doubles.  He had 44.75 fantasy points against the Heat on Wednesday, but he should be able to do even more tonight since he’s now the center of the Milwaukee attack and will be in a very exploitable matchup.  Remember, the Pelicans gave up a triple-double to Matt Barnes last night while losing to the Grizzlies skeleton crew. Look for the “Greek Freak” to have a huge game although he is a bit high-risk at this elevated price. ∗∗∗

Kawhi Leonard-San Antonio Spurs (8,500): The Spurs got a nice win at home against the Bulls on Thursday behind Leonard’s 29 points and 40.25 fantasy points. He has over 45 fantasy points in each of his last three home games and over 40 fantasy points in six of his last eight overall.  Tonight, he’ll have the task of slowing down Kevin Durant on defense, but he should still be involved in the offense  as well.  The Thunder have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing SF over their last four games, so Leonard is a play that makes sense if you want an option to cheer for in the ABC Primetime game tonight. ∗∗∗

Luol Deng-Miami Heat (6,200): The absence of Chris Bosh has allowed Deng to keep logging plenty of minutes even with the arrival of Joe Johnson.  Deng has played at least 3o minutes in nine of his last ten games and has scored in double digits in 14 straight.  He has 38+ fantasy points in three straight including a pair of double-doubles against the 76ers and Bucks.  He is another multi-dimensional fantasy contributor and should be able to put together a good line tonight against the Raptors in Toronto who are still piecing together their forwards spots while they wait for DeMarre Carroll to return. ∗∗∗∗

Tobias Harris-Detroit Pistons (6,200): Harris has been quietly consistent since joining the Pistons and has at least 28 fantasy points in nine of his last ten games including last night when he had 20 points, five rebounds, and three steals for 33.75 fantasy points. He takes on the 76ers tonight who he had 33.6 fantasy points against when he faced them back on February 24.  Philadelphia has allowed the second-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF this season (which is where Harris is playing despite his SF designation on DraftKings), so look for Harris to have another solid, steady line of production tonight. ∗∗∗

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