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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 9, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Kevin Durant
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Kevin Durant /
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High Salary SF

LeBron James, CLE at LAC ($12,500): James had 63.6 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Wednesday. He’s been outstanding since the All-Star break, flipping that hidden switch that only he seems to have. Everything runs through him right now and he’ll continue to produce, especially against a below average defense like the Clippers. He needs 54.3 fantasy points to hit value. That should be no problem and another 60-plus fantasy point night will likely occur for The King. *****

Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL vs NY ($11,800): After hitting value in three straight, Antetokounmpo missed value against the Rockets, contributing 42.9 fantasy points in that matchup. His salary has gone up due to the matchup. He needs 51.3 fantasy points to hit value on Friday. He’s averaging 54.7 fantasy points in two games against the Knicks this season. The Bucks are desperate for wins and as their leader, Antetokounmpo will continue to step up and do his part.

Kevin Durant, GS at POR ($9,800): The Warriors are on a back-to-back, but Steph Curry is unlikely to play after tweaking his ankle on Thursday. Despite the Warriors not having locked up the top seed, they can’t afford to risk things with their MVP. No Curry means Durant will run the show in Golden State. He thrived with Curry out earlier in the season, turning into a triple-double threat every night. He’s been less than stellar since the All-Star break, but circumstances dictate a big night on Friday. *****