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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 12, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 4: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 4, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 4: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 4, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 23: Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball past Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 23: Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball past Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Goran Dragic, MIA at POR ($6,500): Dragic played just 19 minutes and finished with 15.9 fantasy points against the Wizards on Saturday. He had 21.5 fantasy points against the Trail Blazers on Dec. 13. He’s been at value or better in 56 percent of games this season and needs 27.8 fantasy points to hit value on Monday. He was playing well prior to Saturday’s miss, so it’s reasonable to think the Wizards game was just a tough night. The matchup is tough and salary is a bit high, but he has the ability to deliver. ***

De’Aaron Fox, SAC at OKC ($5,700): Fox returned to the lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday and finished with 29.1 fantasy points. He’s averaging 21.8 fantasy points in two games against the Thunder this season and needs 24.4 fantasy points to hit value. The Thunder defense has looked improved in the last two games, but whether or not they can sustain that effort remains to be seen. Fox isn’t a great play, but if the Thunder defense falls backward, he could be in for a solid night. ***

Tyler Johnson, MIA at POR ($4,900): Dwyane Wade looks to be ruled out for Monday’s game, which means Johnson should see more minutes as the two guard next to Dragic. He’s still the starter in Miami, but his minutes have been down a bit as the Miami bench continues to play well. He needs 21 fantasy points to hit value on Monday. The circumstances say he’ll at least hit value, but this could be a low scoring affair without many trustworthy options. ***