FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 14
High Value SG
Lance Stephenson-Memphis Grizzlies (5,600): Stephenson has had no success in Charlotte or LA, but the recent injury outbreak in Memphis has allowed him to step up and shine for the Grizz. Stephenson had 33 points and 52.4 fantasy points on Friday against the Pelicans and followed that with 35.6 more fantasy points and a very balanced performance yesterday. He had 18 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in his 30 minutes against the Hawks yesterday, and tonight he’ll take on James Harden and the Rockets. It’s a good matchup and the way Stephenson has been rolling he should be able to produce above his value again tonight. ∗∗∗∗∗
Zach LaVine-Minnesota Timberwolves (5,400): LaVine had a down game on Friday against the Thunder and may be dealing with a shoulder injury. He still played 35 minutes but only had nine points after seven straight with double-digit scoring. LaVine has a ton of upside in his matchup with Devin Booker tonight, but his shoulder injury makes him risky even though he has emerged as a key part of the young T-Wolves current and future rotation. ∗∗
Joe Johnson-Miami Heat (5,300): Johnson has been rejuvenated in Miami and has averaged 15.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 0.9 steals in his eight games with the Heat. He had 28 points on Saturday with Dwyane Wade out on his way to 36.3 fantasy points. He will be a great play tonight against Denver if he is the primary offensive option once again, so look for Johnson if D-Wade is ultimately unable to play through his thigh injury (gametime decision). No Wade-∗∗∗∗ With Wade-∗∗
E’Twaun Moore-Chicago Bulls (4,400): Being the Bulls’ backup at PG and SG has kept Moore in the starting lineup for most of the last month with Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose both dealing with injuries. He had a disappointing game on Friday with just 15.9 fantasy points but had posted 34.2 and 27.7 fantasy points in his two previous contests. He should be in a good place to produce tonight with Rose doubtful and Butler questionable, but it is a tough matchup against the Raptors. ∗∗
Courtney Lee-Charlotte Hornets (3,900): Another nice, cheap SG option is C-Lee who is starting for the Hornets since being acquired from Memphis at the trading deadline. Lee has scored in double digits in each of his last three games and had over 25 fantasy points in the first two of those contests. Tonight, he’ll be in a good matchup against the Mavs, so look for Lee to stay very involved and keep logging big minutes for Charlotte next to Kemba Walker. ∗∗∗
Garrett Temple-Washington Wizards (3,500): Temple has started each of the last three games for the Wizards with Brad Beal still sidelined. Temple hasn’t gone off, by any means, but he is getting good minutes and has at least 18 fantasy points in three of his last four games. If he gets the start tonight, he’s a cheap flier worth a look. No Beal-∗∗ with Beal-stay away
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