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

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - APRIL 5: Nikola Jokic
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 01: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts on the cour during the second half of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 01: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts on the cour during the second half of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC at MIA ($11,900): Westbrook has been over value in four straight. The goal this late in the season is to find players who will play big minutes and have something to play for. Westbrook and the Thunder put fit the bill on Monday. They need a win to get into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Heat have some incentive to lose and try to get a first-round matchup with the banged up Celtics. He needs 54.7 fantasy points to reach value on Monday. He’ll get his usual double-double with a triple-double within reach. *****

Damian Lillard, POR at DEN ($9,000): Lillard has been over value in three straight and six of his last seven. The Trail Blazers need a win to get the third seed while the Nuggets need a win to get into the playoffs. This is the most important game of the night and the starters from both teams should see big minutes. And on the Portland side of things, Lillard is your best option. He needs 41.4 fantasy points to hit value and if he plays his expected 33-35 minutes, he’ll be over value. ****

Jrue Holiday, NO at LAC ($8,400): Holiday has been over 50 fantasy points in his last two games. He’s raised his game with DeMarcus Cousins out of the lineup and he’ll have to do it once again on Monday if the Pelicans hope to secure a playoff spot. He needs 38.6 fantasy points to reach value and post 57 fantasy points against the Clippers on Mar. 6. He’ll be over 40 fantasy points and likely push 50 fantasy points in this one. *****