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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 15, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 27: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers are introduced before the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 27, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 27: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers are introduced before the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 27, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 14: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz looks on during a game against the Phoenix Suns at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 14, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 14: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz looks on during a game against the Phoenix Suns at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 14, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Rudy Gobert, UTA vs PHO ($9,500): Gobert needs 41 fantasy points to hit value on Thursday. The Suns are 29th against the position in their last 15 games. All signs point to a big night for Gobert, with the only concern being his lack of minutes. Even in 30 minutes, he should contribute enough points and rebounds along with a defensive play or two to be over 40 fantasy points. ****

Dwight Howard, CHA at ATL ($8,500): The Hawks are seventh against the matchup in their last 15 games, but this is a team that Howard has had success against this season. He’s averaging 44 fantasy points in three games against Atlanta. He needs 36.7 fantasy points to hit value on Thursday. Expect another 40-plus fantasy points from Howard against his former team. ****

Jonas Valanciunas, TOR at IND ($7,500): Valanciunas has been over value in six straight contests. He needs 32.4 fantasy points to hit value on Thursday. He had 24.9 fantasy points in 21 minutes against the Pacers on Dec. 1. The Raptors have figured out what’s worked for Valanciunas and it’s led to big performances. Until he slumps, keep expecting him to deliver. ****