FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 22

Mar 16, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul was called on him while playing against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Toyota Center. The Clippers won 122-106. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) grabs a rebound over Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary C

Hassan Whiteside-Miami Heat (8,200): Whiteside hasn’t reached 40 fantasy points in four straight games, but he did have a strong showing with 16 points and 13 rebounds in only 24 minutes on Saturday against the Cavs. He is still coming off the bench for the Heat which results in a weird flow of inconsistent minutes, but he has still been able to turn in consistent production somehow. Tonight, he’s in a great matchup against the Pelicans injury-depleted front that has allowed the second-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing centers so far this season. Whiteside should be primed for success tonight, and he could have a monster game if he gets 30+ minutes. ∗∗∗∗

Dwight Howard-Houston Rockets (7,400): Stick-em or no, Dwight has been playing pretty well lately, and the Rockets may need him to be the focus of their offense if James Harden is out. Howard only had eight points in his return to Atlanta in his last game but he made up for it with 17 boards, four steals, and a block to get 34.4 fantasy points. He has at least 33 fantasy points in five of his last eight contests, and he should be able to end up with a strong showing tonight in OKC if the Rockets have to go to him early and often in the absence of Harden. With Harden-∗∗ No Harden-∗∗∗∗

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