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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 13, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 11, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 11, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre on January 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre on January 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

James Harden, HOU at MIN ($11,000): Harden had 48.5 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Sunday. He struggled against the Timberwolves on Jan. 18, providing 30.5 fantasy points in that contest. Having to deal with Jimmy Butler makes life tough for the Houston guard, which is why Paul may be the guy to deliver the big game for Houston on Tuesday. There’s always a chance Harden gets hot and drop 50-plus fantasy points, but he can be bothered by elite defenders. Butler certainly fits that category. ***

Jimmy Butler, MIN vs HOU ($9,300): Butler had 36.5 fantasy points against the Rockets on Jan. 18. He struggled in all categories in that contest, but he’s too good to have an off-night again, especially at home. The Rockets are 24th against shooting guards in their last 15 games. If you consider Butler more of a fall forward, Houston ranks 25th against small forwards. He’ll have a bounce-back performance from that January game, pushing 40 fantasy points on Tuesday. ****

DeMar DeRozan, TOR vs MIA ($8,100): After missing value in three straight, DeRozan had 44 fantasy points against the Hornets on Sunday. Unfortunately, that game wasn’t part of any slate. He had 39 fantasy points against the Heat on Jan. 9. Miami ranks 13th against the position in their last 15 games. This could be a defensive battle with guys struggling to put points on the board. He’s good, but there are better matchups out there on Tuesday. ***