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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 22, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 26: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on February 26, 2018 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 26: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on February 26, 2018 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – MARCH 11: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings goes for a lay up against the Denver Nuggets on March 11, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – MARCH 11: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings goes for a lay up against the Denver Nuggets on March 11, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

De’Aaron Fox, SAC vs ATL ($5,700): Fox had 22.6 fantasy points against the Pistons on Monday. Buddy Hield’s recent performances has cut into the production of Fox, but he still posts the highest usage rate of any Sacramento player in their last 15 games. The Hawks are 26th against the position in their last 15 games. The matchup is good for Fox and this one should be a relatively high scoring affair, putting Fox over value. ***

Isaiah Thomas, LAL at NO ($5,600): Thomas has been brutal in his last couple of games. He had 8.9 fantasy points against the Heat and followed that up with 18.1 fantasy points against the Pacers. But this is a matchup that he should be able to take advantage of. His energy and scoring off the bench could give a tired Pelicans group a lot of trouble. The Lakers want to play the role of spoiler and show they can compete with playoff teams heading into next season. And Thomas want to earn that offseason cash. ****

J.J. Barea, DAL vs UTA ($5,600): Barea had 23.8 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Tuesday, putting him just under value. His salary has dipped to where he needs 24.2 fantasy points to reach value on Thursday. The Jazz are a tough matchup with their defense, but with Dennis Smith Jr. out of the lineup, Barea will have the opportunity to produce a strong game. Expect the Jazz to look better than they did against the Hawks, but circumstances should put Barea over value. Yogi Ferrell is a cheaper option who will have similar opportunities. ***