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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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PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high fives teammates during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 13, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 129-107. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high fives teammates during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 13, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 129-107. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

LeBron James, CLE at POR ($12,500): The Trail Blazers have one of the best defenses in the league, but they are 24th against small forwards in their last 15 games. Despite their stout defense, someone has to score, rebound, and assist in Cleveland. And that man is LeBron. If Larry Nance Jr. is out, that’s even more responsibility on James. He needs a big game, but if anyone can do it, it’s him. He’s good for at least 50 fantasy points if nothing else. ****

Taurean Prince, ATL vs CHA ($7,000): Prince had 46.1 fantasy points against the Thunder on Tuesday. Dennis Schroder is back in the lineup, but Kent Bazemore is done for the season. That means Prince will continue to post a high usage rate and get the bulk of the scoring opportunities for the Hawks. The Hornets are 27th against the position in their last 15 games. Expect another strong night from the new leader in Atlanta. ****

Joe Ingles, UTA vs PHO ($6,600): Ingles slips in under the average player salary, but he’s your next highest available option after Prince. And he should have a big game given the matchup. He needs 28.4 fantasy points to hit value against the Suns. He’s been over 30 fantasy points in four of his last five. His one non-30-plus fantasy point game was a 29.5 fantasy point effort. He’ll be over 30 fantasy points with little trouble. *****