DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 20

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Mar 11, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) defends against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 114-93. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PF

DeMarcus Cousins-Sacramento Kings (10,400): Cousins salary is still high at almost 10.5K, and he’s the most expensive player on the board tonight at any position. He is a nightly threat to absolutely own the night, though, so you have to at least give him a look at center. He had 54.5 fantasy points on Friday against Detroit with 31 points and ten rebounds. He has at last 49 fantasy points in five of his last six games including a game with 75 fantasy points against the Pelicans. Cousins takes on Robin Lopez and the Knicks tonight who he had 27 points and 11 rebounds against in their earlier meeting this season. Cousins has unlimited potential, but I think he’s a bit over-priced tonight even though he’s almost guaranteed to give you 45-50 fantasy points at least. ∗∗

Derrick Favors-Utah Jazz (7,300): Favors had a good game last night in Chicago scoring 24 points in 36 minutes and totaling 39 fantasy points. He has at least 29 fantasy points in four of his last five, now, and has been over 35 fantasy points in four of his last eight. He’s in another great matchup tonight against the Bucks who have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF this season. Favors had a double-double of 11 points and 15 boards against Milwaukee in their meeting earlier this season and was productive despite an ugly 4-15 shooting. He has been shooting much better lately (11-18 last night) which sets up well for him to have a good game tonight as long as the fatigue of a back-to-back doesn’t slow him down at all. ∗∗∗

Nerlens Noel-Philadelphia 76ers (6,900): Noel continues to be the man in the middle for the Sixers who are without Jahlil Okafor. Noel has played at least 34 minutes in four of his last five and is averaging 13.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 2.6 steals over those five games. He’ll be in a favorable matchup tonight against the Celtics and is one of the better PF options tonight. His price is a little high to me given his volatility, but his ability to produce in multiple categories is undeniable.∗∗

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