DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 1, 2019

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is seen before the game against the New York Knicks on January 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is seen before the game against the New York Knicks on January 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (at MIA – $9,900): Needs 44.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 57.5 fantasy points against Orlando. It’s Paul George. He’s delivered all season and he’s going to deliver in this game. He puts up numbers in all categories and the Heat are not playing well right now. Until I see signs of slippage from George, I’m taking him every night. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Josh Richardson (vs OKC – $6,200): Needs 28.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23.75 fantasy points against Chicago. It’s a rough night for the small forwards and I don’t exactly love Richardson, even at this salary. He’s ice cold coming into this game and Miami is one of the more erratic DFS teams because no one seems to play well for a consistent amount of time. The opportunities will be there if nothing else. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.

Jayson Tatum (at NY – $5,800): Needs 26.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30.75 fantasy points against Charlotte. I’m not sure how Richardson is at a higher salary than Tatum but use that to your advantage. Tatum is a more reliable option, even with Kyrie back in the lineup. And Tatum gets the Knicks while Richardson has to play the Thunder. He’ll get his points and rebounds in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.