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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 19, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

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High Salary SF

LeBron James, CLE vs MIL ($13,100): James’ salary is all the way up to where he needs 56 fantasy points to reach value. He’s been at 68 fantasy points or higher in his last three. There is no stopping James right now, who has to do it all for the Cavaliers given their injuries. Either he’s scoring or he’s making the pass that leads to the basket on top of rebounding the ball. He’s a big salary, but you’re getting a guaranteed 50 fantasy points with a chance that he pushes 70. Given the matchup, another game around 70 fantasy points is attainable. *****

Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL at CLE ($12,500): Antetokounmpo followed up his 67.5 fantasy point effort against the Magic with 73.9 fantasy points against the Hawks. He needs 53.5 fantasy points to reach value on Monday and is averaging 60.2 fantasy points in three games against the Cavaliers this season. Neither of these squads offer much in terms of defense and it should be a big night for both All-Star small forwards. He’ll get you at least 55 fantasy points. *****

Denzel Valentine, CHI at NY ($6,300): Valentine is under the average player salary, but is the next best option due to injuries. He picked up the start against the Cavaliers on Saturday, finishing with 54.4 fantasy points. It looks like Zach LaVine will be out once again, which means Valentine should pick up another start. He’s get the minutes to produce and the matchup is good for the Chicago forward. He had 32.8 fantasy points against the Knicks on Jan. 10. ****