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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 5, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - March 25 In second half action, Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) yells after making a tough shot.The Toronto Raptors lost to the LA Clippers 117-106 in NBA basketball action at the Air Canada Centre (ACC) in Toronto.{man} 25, 2018 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - March 25 In second half action, Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) yells after making a tough shot.The Toronto Raptors lost to the LA Clippers 117-106 in NBA basketball action at the Air Canada Centre (ACC) in Toronto.{man} 25, 2018 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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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) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (vs ORL – $10,200): Needs 45.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 53.5 fantasy points against Boston. Much like Russell Westbrook is Russell Westbrook, Paul George is Paul George. The two have made for a dynamic duo on the court and in DFS. George had 57.5 fantasy points in the game against Orlando on Jan. 29. This should be another easy night at the office for him. He’s been reliable all season and will be reliable in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kawhi Leonard (at PHI – $9,300): Needs 41.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 29.75 fantasy points against LA Clippers. It was a blowout against the Clippers so don’t put too much stock into that game. The Sixers project to be a much tougher matchup. Kawhi is averaging 58.5 fantasy points in two games against the Sixers this season. He typically shows up in these big games. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jimmy Butler (vs TOR – $7,500): Needs 34 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 50 fantasy points against Sacramento. Butler continues to be a bit all over the place but for the most part he’s hit value over the last week and a half. And he’s had some big games since becoming the point forward. They’ll need his ability to get buckets against the Raptors and I trust him to deliver. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.