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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 3, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 01: Indiana Pacers Guard Victor Oladipo (4) reacts to hitting a three pointer during an NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Clippers on April 1, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 01: Indiana Pacers Guard Victor Oladipo (4) reacts to hitting a three pointer during an NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Clippers on April 1, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Victor Oladipo #4 of Team LeBron handles the ball against Team Stephen during the NBA All-Star Game as a part of 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at STAPLES Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Victor Oladipo #4 of Team LeBron handles the ball against Team Stephen during the NBA All-Star Game as a part of 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at STAPLES Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC vs GS ($11,800): The Warriors are 25th against point guards in their last 15 games. Westbrook continues to deliver, posting 72.25 fantasy points against the Nuggets and 69.25 fantasy points against the Pelicans. You can always count on him to post big numbers, especially with the Thunder battling for a playoff spot. And with the Warriors in town, this is a game that means more to Westbrook than any other game on the schedule. He needs 55.4 fantasy points to hit value. The only concern is that these two teams don’t seem to play close games. But if it’s sort of competitive or the Thunder roll, he’ll be over 60 fantasy points with a likely triple-double. *****

Victor Oladipo, IND at DEN ($9,200): Oladipo has hit value in six straight and is coming off a 67 fantasy point effort against the Clippers on Sunday. The Pacers are at the end of a long west coast road trip, so fatigue is a concern, especially in the thin mountain air. But these two teams have strong offenses and suspect defenses, meaning plenty of points should be scored. Oladipo is the most likely guy to have a big game for the Pacers. He needs 43.2 fantasy points to hit value and should be over 45 fantasy points. ****

Trey Burke, NY vs ORL ($6,600): Burke cost $4,500 two weeks ago. Look at him now. He’s earned it, giving the Knicks strong minutes off the bench and now as a starter. He had 50.75 fantasy points against the Pistons on Saturday. He tooled the Pistons for 44.5 fantasy points off the bench back on Feb. 22 and needs 31 fantasy points to hit value on Tuesday. With Enes Kanter out, more scoring pressure falls on Burke. And if Michael Beasley doesn’t play, that’s even more scoring opportunities for Burke. He should be in for another strong night. ****