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