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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-March 24

By Zachary Thompson

Mar 21, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) shoots a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) shoots a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 22, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook-Oklahoma City Thunder (10,300): The big name to own tonight at  PG is no surprise since Westbrook is on such a roll right now. Westbrook is coming into this game off of three straight triple-doubles including a monster game on Tuesday against Houston when he had 21 points, 15 assists, and 13 rebounds for 64.25 fantasy points. With Kevin Durant nursing a sore elbow, Westbrook become the go-to option in the Thunder attack, and he rose to the challenge with a huge game. Westbrook has at least 44 fantasy points in five straight games with three games of at least 53 fantasy points. He has averaged 23 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in his three games this year against tonight’s opponent, the Jazz, although all three of those games were before the Jazz acquired Shelvin Mack who is their current starting PG. The Jazz have been really good against opposing PG lately allowing the fewest fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PG by over five points per game. However, I think Westbrook is matchup proof and should be ready to give another big game tonight even if a fourth triple-double isn’t in the works. ∗∗∗

Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers (9,000): Lillard and the Blazers picked up the win last night to earn a split of their home-and-home with the Mavericks. Lillard had 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists for a solid 48 fantasy points but could have had an even bigger point total if not for an uncharacteristic seven turnovers.  Lillard has at least 38 fantasy points in four straight contests and is trying to carry his team to the playoffs.  He’s had limited success against Chris Paul this year, but I think he’ll keep the Blazers rolling as they head to LA tonight.∗∗

Shelvin Mack-Utah Jazz (6,300): Mack didn’t have a huge game last night in Houston finishing with 16 points, three assists, two steals, two rebounds, and six turnovers. The Jazz were able to get a nice win on the road, and now they head to OKC where they’ll face the Thunder who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PG. Mack should be able to thrive against Westbrook on offense and he’ll be a good play again tonight as he continues to break out since being acquired by Utah at the trading deadline. ∗∗∗∗

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