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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA,PA - FEBRUARY 12 : Ben Simmons
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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 PHO ($12,000): Westbrook missed value against the Rockets, posting 44.3 fantasy points on Tuesday. He had 72.8 fantasy points against the Suns on Mar. 2. This is a great matchup for Westbrook given the Suns lack of defense and one he has shredded for years now. He needs 52.4 fantasy points to hit value, but that should not be an issue. Expect him to be around 60 fantasy points as he puts up big numbers in all categories. *****

Kemba Walker, CHA vs BKN ($9,000): The Nets are 18th against the position in their last 15 games. Walker struggled against the Sixers on Tuesday, finishing with 20.1 fantasy points. Expect a bounce back performance due to the match. He had 46.5 fantasy points against Brooklyn on Feb. 22. That number would put him seven fantasy points over value on Thursday. He’ll be over 40 fantasy points without too much trouble. ****

Elfrid Payton, PHO at OKC ($7,300): When the Suns met the Thunder a week ago, Payton finished with 53 fantasy points. He had 47 fantasy points against Oklahoma City on Nov. 29 as a member of the Magic. This is a matchup that Payton has thrived against over the last couple of season, going tit-for-tat with the reigning MVP. He needs 31.9 fantasy points to hit value and should push 40 fantasy points on Thursday. ****