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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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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 6: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 6: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

LeBron James, CLE at NY ($12,100): The Knicks are 30th against small forwards in their last 15 games. James is coming off an 82.75 fantasy point performance against the Sixers on Friday. The Cavaliers still have something to play for as they are hoping to get the third seed in the first round. Maybe there’s a chance they limit James’ minutes in what could be a blowout, but given James’ superhuman ability to play a lot of minutes and not get tired, assuming he’ll play his usual 35-plus minutes. He’ll put up big numbers for as long as he plays on Monday. *****

Khris Middleton, MIL vs ORL ($8,300): Middleton has been over value in three straight and has missed value just once in the last month. He had 36.5 fantasy points with Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the lineup on Saturday. If Antetokounmpo doesn’t play on Monday, Middleton should have no problem reaching the 36.5 fantasy points he needs for value. Even if Antetokounmpo plays, Middleton has been too good to think he’ll miss value against the Magic. ****

Will Barton, DEN vs POR ($7,400): Barton has been over value in five straight and is going off a 42 fantasy point performance against the Clippers on Saturday. He’s been very good with Gary Harris out of the line in these last few weeks. He hasn’t been great against the Blazers this season, averaging 24.8 fantasy points in three games. But they haven’t played since January and the circumstances are much different on Monday. Expect Barton to continue to deliver in a big game for both teams. ****