Fansided

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Feb. 3, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
10 of 12
Next
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on before a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on before a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Marc Gasol (at NY – $7,800): Needs 36.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22.5 fantasy points against Charlotte. I don’t know what’s going on in Memphis. Gasol isn’t the most reliable high salary option in the first place but now maybe his minutes aren’t going to be there. It’s the Knicks, so one would think that it’s not going to matter and he’ll easily hit value. But I just don’t know with the Grizzlies right now. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a high ceiling.

Steven Adams (at BOS – $6,100): Needs 28.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 29.25 fantasy points against Miami. If you’re looking for a more reliable option than Gasol, but one with a lower ceiling, Adams is your guy. He never lacks for minutes and opportunities and he’ll need a big game if the Thunder hope to defeat the Celtics. He’s at a good salary given his usual minutes and production. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

Serge Ibaka (vs LAC – $6,000): Needs 27.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.5 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Or you can go with Ibaka, who is just as reliable as Adams and has the higher ceiling. He’s been outstanding this season for the Raptors and I have little doubt about his game right now. He had 45.25 fantasy points against the Clippers on Dec. 11. I love everything about Ibaka in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.