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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 6, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 25: James Harden
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 25: James Harden /
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OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on February 24, 2018 at ORACLE Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on February 24, 2018 at ORACLE Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC vs HOU ($11,500): Westbrook had been over value in three straight, including a 51.2 fantasy point effort against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. He had 58.7 fantasy points against the Rockets on Christmas, although he didn’t have to deal with the defense of Chris Paul in that one. Still, Westbrook is a guy who can elevate his game in these moments and typically delivers in terms of fantasy numbers. Expect him over 50 fantasy points and with a couple of days off, possibly over 60 fantasy points. ****

Damian Lillard, POR vs NY ($9,700): Lillard had a cool 50 fantasy points against the Lakers on Monday. The Trail Blazers are on a back-to-back, but the Knicks are one of the easier back-to-back opponents a team can face. The Knicks are coming to the end of a long west coast road trip that has gone about how you’d expect for them. The Blazers may try to monitor Lillard’s minutes, but he’ll put up a strong outing for as long as he plays. ****

Dennis Smith Jr., DAL vs DEN ($6,700): Smith Jr. has been over value in four straight. He’s getting every opportunity in the Mavericks offense right now as they are ready to pass the torch to him heading into next season. He’s averaging 29.5 fantasy points in three games against the Nuggets this season. That number would put him right at value on Tuesday. Expect him to be over 30 fantasy points as he takes advantage of a Nuggets defense that remains questionable, especially on the road. ****