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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 20

By Matt Lo Cascio

Mar 18, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (right) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Rockets won 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (right) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Rockets won 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Rockets won 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Rockets won 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PG

James Harden – Houston Rockets ($12700): Harden gets the Nuggets again tonight but this time at home. He had a 40/10/10 triple-double against them on Saturday that brought in 73.5 FP. He’s gone over 70 FP three times in his last four games including that epic 83 FP against the Pelicans. He’s posted four straight triple-doubles and he should get another one tonight. He is my top point guard and shooting guard for tonight.

Russell Westbrook – OKC Thunder ($13300): Westbrook is averaging a triple-double in three games against the Warriors this season. He posted 73 and 72 FP in his last two games against them, and tonight he gets the Dubs at home where he is almost seven fantasy points better per game. It’s Russell Westbrook. I don’t need to type out much else. The question is can you find better value by splitting that salary among two players?

Elfrid Payton – Orlando Magic ($7500): Payton has yet to take advantage of his matchups against the Sixers this season, averaging just 25 FP over three contests. That’s a bit odd since Philly allows a lot of points and are in the bottom half of the league when it comes to fantasy points allowed to point guards. Elf is always worth considering for GPP play as his ceiling can go as high as 70.

Chris Paul – Los Angeles Clippers ($8400): CP3 is coming off his worst game of the year so hopefully that will scare off some DFS players tonight. He shot 0-of-8 against the Cavs and posted just 19 fantasy points in 27 minutes of play. That game was a blowout and Paul might have lost some interest with the Cavs sitting out their big names. He gets to face Derrick Rose and the Knicks tonight at home, a matchup I think he will take advantage of in a big way.

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