DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-November 19
High Salary PG
Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks (9,100): “The Alphabet” had a pair of 55+-fantasy-point games but cooled off a bit on Thursday in Miami on the second half of a back-to-back. He started that two-game set strong with 60.75 fantasy points against the Hawks on 26-15-7. He’ll look to get things back in gear tonight as the Bucks host the Warriors. Golden State is allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing PG, so Antetokounmpo should be able to put up fantasy points if he attacks the Warriors tonight. The only risk is that the game turns into a blowout and the Bucks don’t play their starters their usual minutes, but Milwaukee has played Golden State close in recent history making Giannis a solid play if you can afford his hefty salary tonight. ∗∗∗
John Wall-Washington Wizards (8,800): Wall played both halves of the Wizards mid-week back-to-back and put together good numbers despite limited minutes. He had 27 points, six assists, and 42.5 fantasy points on Wednesday and followed that with 23 points, 11 assists, and 46.0 fantasy points on Thursday. Wall has scored at least 19 points in each of his last eight games and is handing out solid assists as well. Tonight, he gets a tough matchup at home against the Heat who have allowed fewer fantasy points to opposing PG than any other team in the NBA. Still, he’s rolling right now and Washington needs him to have a big game with the lack of contributions coming from other places. ∗∗
Kemba Walker-Charlotte Hornets (8,200): Walker led the Hornets to a nice win at home against the Hawks last night and finished with 40.75 fantasy points on 21-5-6 (points-rebounds-assists). He has at least that many fantasy points in five of his last six games now including his 66-fantasy-point explosion on 40-10-6 last Friday in Toronto. He is playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but he’s in a great matchup against the Pelicans. Walker is again one of my favorite DraftKings daily picks of the night and should continue to run the offense for BuzzCity. ∗∗∗∗
Goran Dragic-Miami Heat (6,300): The Heat got Goran Dragic back on Thursday after a three-game absence due to an ankle issue. He started and played 35 minutes against the Bucks finishing with 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and 31 fantasy points. He has at least 30 fantasy points in six of his eight games this season and has reached that number every time he has played at least 29 minutes. He should be at that level again tonight as the Heat visit Washington although the Wizards have defended opposing PG fairly well so far this year. ∗∗∗
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