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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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DENVER, CO – APRIL 1: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets 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)
DENVER, CO – APRIL 1: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets 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 SG

Eric Bledsoe, MIL vs ORL ($8,700): Bledsoe posted 46.75 fantasy points against the Knicks on Saturday. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play in that one, which boosted the value of every other Bucks starter. No decision has been made on Antetokounmpo as of this writing, but given the matchup, Bledsoe should be over 40 fantasy points either way. The only concern is that Milwaukee plays for the seventh seed and don’t perform up to level against the Magic. Assuming that doesn’t happen, he’ll be over value. ****

Jimmy Butler, MIN vs MEM ($7,000): Butler returned on Friday after missing over a month with a knee injury. He played 23 minutes and finished with 29.5 fantasy points against the Lakers. His minutes will likely be up on Monday as Tom Thibodeau isn’t in the business of working guys back into the lineup. He needs 30.8 fantasy points to reach value on Monday. Even in limited minutes, against a team like Memphis, he should be able to reach that number. But proceed with caution due to concerns about his minutes. ***

Jamal Murray, DEN vs POR ($6,700): Murray had 32.75 fantasy points against the Clippers on Saturday and has been over value in four straight. He’s been over value or within two fantasy points of value in every game in the last month. He needs 30.8 fantasy points to reach value on Monday. This should be a back-and-forth game with the stars on both sides elevating their play as they push for the playoffs. Portland is a tough matchup, but Murray will be over 30 fantasy points. ****