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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 24, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – JANUARY 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shouts in excitement before 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 shouts in excitement before 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) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC at GS ($11,600): Westbrook is averaging 62.4 fantasy points in two games against the Warriors this season. It’s unreasonable to think this will be another blowout in Oklahoma City’s favor, but Westbrook has proven that he can put up big numbers on the Warriors, who rank 25th against point guards in their last 15 games. Westbrook has been over value in four straight and is always a triple-double threat. He needs 52.8 fantasy points to reach value and should be over that number as he puts up his typical numbers in all categories. ****

Damian Lillard, POR at PHO ($9,800): Both teams are on a back-to-back, but the Suns are at home. It matters not because they are the Suns. The Trail Blazers are coming off a big victory over the Jazz, snapping their winning streak, so this could be a letdown game if they are not careful. I don’t foresee that happening, but it is something to keep in mind. Lillard needs 44.6 fantasy points to reach value in this one. That should be no problem for the Blazers All-Star, who will put up plenty of points against the worst defense in the league. *****

Donovan Mitchell, UTA vs DAL ($8,000): Mitchell and the Jazz finally lost on Friday night, but they’ll have an immediate chance to get back on track against a poor Mavericks squad. It’s unknown if the Mavericks are actively tanking, but they certainly looked off on Friday against the Lakers. The Jazz are still pushing for a playoff spot and Mitchell will lead his team to a bounce back performance on Saturday. He’ll be over 40 fantasy points in this contest. ****