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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 14

By Zachary Thompson

Mar 11, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Briante Weber (2) reacts during the first half New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Briante Weber (2) reacts during the first half New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) chases a loose ball during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) chases a loose ball during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SG

James Harden-Houston Rockets (10,500): As the Rockets battle for the playoffs, Harden has been taking on a ton of the offensive workload. Harden had a double-double on Saturday but only managed 12 points against the Hornets.   He still had 33.6 fantasy points but it wasn’t the 50+ that owners usually get from “the Beard.” He has played more manageable minutes lately, so he should be ready to roll tonight as the Rockets return from there five-game road trip to face the Grizzlies.  Harden’s last game in Houston was a monster game against the Pelicans when he had 39 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and a block for 65.9 fantasy points. Harden’s owners will hope that coming home and facing a banged-up Grizzlies teams gets him back to that level of production tonight. ∗∗

Jimmy Butler-Chicago Bulls (8,700): Butler looked really good in his one game since his knee injury, but he suffered a setback and was forced to miss three more games.  He had 43.2 fantasy points in his one game back against the Rockets over a week ago, but he looks to make another return tonight against the Raptors. He’s listed as questionable now, but he is expected to give it a go and could be set up for a huge return since Derrick Rose is doubtful and Butler seems to always go off when Rose is out. Butler is ultra-risky at this price since we’re not sure how many minutes he’ll play, but if he is back to 100% he could be back with a big splash tonight. ∗∗

Klay Thompson-Golden State Warriors (7,200): Thompson has been a steady source of scoring for the defending champs and has at least 20 points in seven of his last eight games including each of his last four.  He has been doing enough work on the glass to keep his overall fantasy points high as well with at least 33 fantasy points in three of his last four games and six of his last ten.  Thompson had 20 points, six boards, three assists, and a steal against the Suns on Saturday, and he’ll be in a good place to produce tonight against the Pelicans who have allowed more fantasy points to opposing SG than any other team in the NBA. Thompson is not cheap, but I think he’s lined up for a big game, and he always has the potential to go absolutely crazy giving him a very high ceiling. ∗∗∗∗

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns (6,500): Booker has been in a groove lately and has over 34 fantasy points in four straight contests.  He had been lighting up the scoreboard, but on Saturday against Thompson and the Warriors he handed out 11 assists to go with his 18 points for a nice 36.5 fantasy points. The Timberwolves coming to town should give Booker a good shot to continue his recent run of success in what should be a relatively high-scoring, defense-optional matchup tonight. ∗∗∗

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