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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 12, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

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PHILADELPHIA,PA – FEBRUARY 10 : Austin Rivers #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers goes up for the layup against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA,PA – FEBRUARY 10 : Austin Rivers #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers goes up for the layup against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Ish Smith, DET vs NO ($6,000): Smith was a bust on Sunday, posting just 7.5 fantasy points against the Hawks. That’s concerning on the back-to-back, but the Pelicans defense is so bad that Smith has a great opportunity to bounce back. Smith had 27.2 fantasy points against New Orleans on Jan. 8. That number would put him over value on Monday. The Pelicans are 23rd against the position in their last 15 games. Sunday’s performance has me worried, but this is a greta matchup for him to bounce back. ***

Shelvin Mack, ORL at CHI ($5,500): Mack had 43.8 fantasy points against the Bucks on Saturday. D.J. Augustin had the big game on Thursday and it looks like a coin toss as to who will provide fantasy points between the two. Mack is the cheaper option, giving him a better chance to go over value and not hurting you as much if he’s the guy who doesn’t post the big numbers. The Bulls are 12th against point guards in their last 15 games. You may want to save money at this position and pair Mack with Augustin, picking up higher salary guys elsewhere. ****

Austin Rivers, LAC at BKN ($5,100): Rivers has been over value in his last two. He needs 22 fantasy points to reach value on Monday. He’s looked just fine coming off the injury and the more reps he gets, the better he should start performing. He’ll certainly get every opportunity to succeed given who coaches the team. The Nets are 22nd against the position in their last 15 games. Rivers should get you a minimum of 25 fantasy points in this one. ****