High Salary PG
Russell Westbrook, OKC at HOU ($11,500): Westbrook is coming off a 77 fantasy point performance against the Warriors and has been 15-plus fantasy points over value in three straight games. He hasn’t been the problem in Oklahoma City as of late, it’s his teammates who have let him down. You rarely have to worry about Westbrook and his numbers. He’ll get his points and rebounds, and if his teammates can hit shots, he’ll rack up assists. He needs 53.7 fantasy points to reach value on Saturday. With the Thunder clinging to a playoff spot, Westbrook will bring his A game against Houston. *****
Damian Lillard, POR at SA ($8,400): Lillard missed the latest game against the Rockets, but is scheduled to be back in the lineup on Saturday. He had 54.25 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Tuesday. Maybe the extra days off will do him some good, although he his nursing an ankle injury. He needs 39.2 fantasy points to reach value on Saturday. Expect him over 40 fantasy points in this one. ****
Chris Paul, HOU vs OKC ($7,600): The Thunder are 29th against the point guards in their last 15 games. Paul had 45 fantasy points against them on Mar. 6 and needs 35.5 fantasy points to hit value on Saturday. James Harden remains the stronger option of the two, but Paul will get his numbers, especially against a defense that struggles to defend the perimeter and 3-point shooters. He’ll push 40 fantasy points on Saturday. ****