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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 2, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to a play during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 28, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to a play during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 28, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – JANUARY 23: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during their game against the New York Knicks at ORACLE Arena on January 23, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC vs NO ($11,600): The Thunder are on a back-to-back and in the middle of a five-game in seven-night stretch. But, according to Russell Westbrook, Russell Westbrook does not get tired. Plus, this matchup is too good to pass up on. The Pelicans are 22nd against the position in their last 15 games and their defense has gotten worse without DeMarcus Cousins. Westbrook should get his usual high number of points, rebounds, and assists. It will be up to the rest of the Thunder to catchup to his level. ****

Steph Curry, GS at SAC ($10,600): Curry turned in his worst game of the season against the Jazz, posting 23 fantasy points in that contest. There is zero chance he struggles from the field in the same manner on Friday. Not against the Kings, who are 30th against point guards in their last 15 games. Expect Curry to post a big bounce-back performance, likely ending up with 50 fantasy points, even if his minutes are limited in a potential blowout. *****

Donovan Mitchell, UTA at PHO ($7,800): Mitchell has been over value in three straight. He had 38.25 fantasy points in 26 minutes against the Warriors on Tuesday. He had 7.25 fantasy points against the Suns on Oct. 25, but that was when he was a rookie who had barely played a week of professional basketball. He’s now the leader of the Jazz and a strong Rookie of the Year candidate. This is a great matchup for Mitchell and one that he will certainly take advantage of. He needs 34.5 fantasy points to hit value on Friday. I like him to push 40 fantasy points and possibly go even higher. *****