DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 21
High Salary SF
Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks (9,800): Antetokounmpo has really come on lately and will look to bounce back tonight after a down night against the Jazz yesterday. He only had 12 points, seven assists, and 34.5 fantasy points yesterday, but had 41 fantasy points or more in seven of his previous nine games. He has at least 50 fantasy points in five of his last eleven games while going off for over 60 fantasy points four times in that stretch. He isn’t as much of a lock as he was early in the month and I don’t love his matchup against Detroit, but with his recent play he’s hard to ignore since over 50 fantasy points is such a real possibility. ∗∗
Paul George-Indiana Pacers (8,600): George had 45 points in 41 minutes on Saturday against OKC, but the Pacers ultimately fell to the Thunder. George finishes with 64.75 fantasy points in that contest and has at least 43 fantasy points in six of his last ten games. He’s in a great matchup tonight against the Sixers who have allowed more fantasy points to opposing SF in their last five games than any other team in the NBA and have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing SF on the season. George had 34 points, eight towards, five assists, and four steals the first time he faced the Sixers this season, and he’ll do his best to put up similar numbers tonight as the Pacers remain in the thick of the playoff race. ∗∗∗∗
Kawhi Leonard-San Antonio Spurs (8,300): In the Spurs big win over Golden State, Kawhi had 18 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks for 45.5 fantasy points. He actually didn’t shoot well (5-14) but still contributed as he always does with strong non-scoring numbers. Tonight, I expect more offense from Kawhi against the Hornets as the Spurs look to keep their momentum going from Saturday’s headline win. ∗∗∗
Lance Stephenson-Memphis Grizzlies (6,500): Stephenson cooled off a big against his former team, the Clippers, on Saturday as Zach Randolph returned to shoulder much of the offensive workload. Stephenson is in a good matchup to return to the form that saw him post four straight games with 35+ fantasy points, though, as he takes on the Suns tonight who have allowed the third-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing SG this season. Stephenson should get plenty of time on the floor and will look to continue his production since revitalizing his career in this late-season run with Memphis. ∗∗∗
Tobias Harris-Detroit Pistons (6,200): Harris had 26 fantasy points on Saturday even though he only played 24 minutes in the Pistons easy win over Brooklyn. He has at least 26 fantasy points in nine of his last ten games and has been a steady contributor for Detroit since they acquired him from Orlando at the trading deadline. Harris is in a good matchup tonight against the Bucks who allow the sixth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF. He should be around 30 fantasy points if h gets his usual minutes tonight making him a solid pick for value this evening. ∗∗∗
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