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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 9, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - APRIL 5: Nikola Jokic
DENVER, CO - APRIL 5: Nikola Jokic /
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DENVER, CO – APRIL 1: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets passs the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 1, 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 Salary C

Nikola Jokic, DEN vs POR ($10,800): Jokic has been over value in six straight, going over 50 fantasy points in all six contests. He needs 50 fantasy points to reach value on Monday. The Blazers are a tough matchup, ranking fifth against centers in their last 15 games. But Jokic is looking unstoppable right now, raising his game when it matters most. The matchup doesn’t make him the lock that he’s been in recent contests, but he’s playing better than most in the league and should push 50 fantasy points with the chance at a big game. ****

Kyle O’Quinn, NY vs CLE ($6,700): O’Quinn’s production continues to rise as he has been fantastic since taking over the starting role for the injured Enes Kanter. He’s a walking double-double right now and he’s adding to his value with his shot blocking ability. The Cavaliers are second against centers in their last 15 games, but someone has to rebound and score in the paint for the Knicks. It’s been O’Quinn recently and it’ll be him again on Monday. ****

Jusuf Nurkic, POR at DEN ($6,700): While Jokic has dominated opponents, he’s also given up plenty of fantasy points against. The Nuggets are 29th against centers in their last 15 games. Nurkic has been over value in his last three games. He posted 46 fantasy points against the Nuggets back in January and needs 31 fantasy points to reach value on Monday. Nurkic isn’t typically a big scorer, but he’ll get his points and rebounds in this one, likely pushing 40 fantasy points. ****