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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 18

By Zachary Thompson

Mar 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Bismack Biyombo (8) and DeMar DeRozan (10) smile as the Raptors take a commanding lead in overtime against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Toronto defeats Indiana 101-94 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Bismack Biyombo (8) and DeMar DeRozan (10) smile as the Raptors take a commanding lead in overtime against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Toronto defeats Indiana 101-94 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during a timeout in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during a timeout in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SF

Kevin Durant-Oklahoma City Thunder (10,100): Durant was in fine form in Boston (a city he apparently loves–maybe you heard), and he finished with 54.74 fantasy points in just 30 minutes scoring 28 points to go with nine assists, seven rebounds, and a pair of blocks.  Durant has at least 54 fantasy points in seven of his last ten, and he’s in a great matchup to succeed tonight against the Sixers.  The risk is definitely there that the game will be a blowout or that Russell Westbrook takes all the fantasy production, but I think Durant is a good way to spend if you go over 10K tonight. ∗∗∗∗

LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers (9,300): LeBron rested on Wednesday, but he should be able to be back tonight against the Magic.  He has been a steady contributor in his last ten games before resting with at least 40 fantasy points although he has only “gone off” for over 50 twice during that span.  Earlier this season, James faced the Magic three times getting close to a triple-double each time and averaging 23 points, eight assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals.  James should be a solid investment tonight as he’s fresh for tonight’s matchup. The only risk with LeBron tonight is that the game could get out of control if the Magic can’t keep up with the Cavs. ∗∗∗

Chandler Parsons-Dallas Mavericks (6,500): Parsons has had a strong start to the month offering balanced production and good fantasy points most nights despite some inconsistent shooting.  Parsons has at least 40 fantasy points in five of his last ten games. Over those games, he has averaged 18.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals.  He will need to be on his game tonight against the Warriors, and he’ll be plenty involved in all the small-ball action happening in Dallas.  As long as the games is relatively close, I expect Parsons to have another solid game with the potential to go off if his shot starts dropping.  ∗∗∗

Tobias Harris-Detroit Pistons (6,300): Harris recovered from one of his worst games with the Pistons with arguably his best performance since coming to Detroit in a trade deadline deal with Orlando.  Harris had 19 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists for 42.25 fantasy points against the Hawks on Wednesday after posting just 11.75 fantasy points against the Wiz on Monday. Tonight, he gets a good matchup against the Kings who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF. ∗∗∗∗

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