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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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MIAMI, FL – MARCH 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half of the game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on March 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

LeBron James, CLE vs TOR ($12,000): James was right on value against the Mavericks on Sunday, finishing with 54.75 fantasy points. He needs 53.1 fantasy points to reach value on Tuesday. As always, you know what you’re getting with LeBron. He’ll likely be over 50 fantasy points and given the opponent, there’s a good chance he is over 60 fantasy points. He had 73.25 fantasy points against the Raptors on Mar. 21. We’re nearing the playoffs and if there’s one thing consistent in the NBA, it’s LeBron going insane on Toronto into April. It’s foolish to bet against LeBron right now. *****

Ben Simmons, PHI vs BKN ($9,600): Simmons followed up his 54 fantasy point night against the Hawks with a 63.5 fantasy point afternoon against the Hornets. With Joel Embiid and Dario Saric out of the lineup, even more of the offense runs through him. He’s almost assured a double-double and with injuries to key guys, another triple-double is not out of the question. He’ll put up big numbers, the only concern is a lack of minutes. If he’s around 30 minutes, he’ll be around 50 fantasy points. ****

Jayson Tatum, BOS at MIL ($6,600): Tatum has been over value in six of his last seven games and over 30 fantasy points in his last three. He needs 29.2 fantasy points to reach value on Tuesday. He’s become the top scorer on Boston with Kyrie Irving sidelined, and while Terry Rozier is scheduled to play, chances are the Celtics take it easy on him with so little to play for. If that’s the case, Tatum should see extra opportunities in the offense. He’ll be over 30 fantasy points with a real chance he pushes 40 fantasy given the matchup. ****