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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 01: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after making the game-tying three point basket against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 01: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after making the game-tying three point basket against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 2: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 2, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 2: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 2, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Paul George, OKC at LAL ($8,800): George lit up the Warriors to the tune of 62.25 fantasy points on Tuesday. He’s averaging 34.7 fantasy points in three games against the Lakers this season, although two of those games were blowouts. He had 42.75 fantasy points against Los Angeles on Sunday, which was the only close game of the three. If Carmelo Anthony is out, that means George and Russell Westbrook will be tasked with carrying the offense once again. Expect both of them to deliver given the matchup. *****

Otto Porter Jr., WAS vs BOS ($6,700): After missing value against the Pacers on Monday, Porter Jr. bounced back with 31.5 fantasy points against the Sixers, hitting value on the dot. He had 33 fantasy points against the Celtics on Christmas. That number would put him four fantasy points over value on Thursday. The Celtics are seventh against the position in their last 15 games, but their defense has stumbled a bit without Marcus Smart. Porter Jr. remains a solid second option next to Bradley Beal. ***

Brandon Ingram, LAL vs OKC ($6,500): The Thunder are 30th against small forwards in their last 15 games. Ingram is coming off a 42.5 fantasy point effort against the Suns on Tuesday. He had 32.75 fantasy points against Oklahoma City on Sunday. The Lakers aren’t expected to make drastic changes to their roster, which means it’s business as usual for Ingram. He’s the top option in the Lakers offense and he’s delivered in recent contests. Expect him to do so once again on Thursday. ****