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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 18

By Zachary Thompson

Mar 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) between plays against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) between plays against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 16, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SG

James Harden-Houston Rockets (10,300): Harden still didn’t quite get 50 fantasy points on Wednesday, but he did have a solid 33 points, eight assists, five rebounds, a block, and a steal against the Clippers.  Harden had been quiet for a few games, but he exploded back to fall just short of a full value return.  Tonight, he takes on the T-Wolves who he had 27 points, 11 assists, and three rebounds against earlier this season.  Since the Rockets don’t play defense, there would be plenty of fantasy points to go around tonight, and don’t expect Harden not to dominate the ball on offense and get a good stat line against the young wings of the Wolves. ∗∗∗

Victor Oladipo-Orlando Magic (8,100): Oladipo isn’t eh value he used to be, but his still a solid play to consider at over 8K since he has over 35 fantasy points in five of his last six games and posted back-to-back games with over 41 fantasy points earlier this week.  He had 41.8 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Tuesday and 42.5 fantasy points against the Hornets on Wednesday while playing 42 minutes. He had a day to recover from that work load last night, and tonight will return to Orlando to try to help the Magic keep up with the Cavs.  There’s definitely the risk of a blowout, but Oladipo’s role in the Orlando offense is so huge right now with Elfrid Payton and Nikola Vucevic still ailing that he’ll get all the work he can handle again tonight which should result in good numbers as long as his minutes aren’t limited by game situation.∗∗

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns (6,600): Booker had a horrible shooting night last night and only managed seven points as the Suns were beat down in Utah. Tonight, he’ll look to bounce back as he faces the Lakers who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing SG so far this season.  With Brandon Knight back, Booker doesn’t have to be the focus of the offense, but he still gets plenty of playing time and shots.  If he can start getting his shots to drop, he’ll be a very nice play tonight in the late game, but he’s high risk due to his recent struggles. ∗∗

C.J. McCollum-Portland Trail Blazers (6,400): McCollum was one of the few bright spots in last night’s loss in San Antonio for the Blazers.  He finished with a strong 26 points, seven rebounds, two blocks, and two assists for 40.4 fantasy points. He had posted under 30 fantasy points in four straight before bouncing back last night, and I think he has a good chance to keep things going tonight against the Pelicans who allow more fantasy points to opposing SG than any other team in the NBA. ∗∗∗∗

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