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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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Blake Griffin, Clippers, Pistons
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on January 12, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Blake Griffin (at NY – $8,800): Needs 40.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.75 fantasy points against Denver. Blake was down against the Nuggets but it was Drummond who picked him up. Blake has been more reliable than Drummond all season and while both are desirable given the matchup, I still like Blake more just due to his ability to get numbers in more categories and overall reliability. It’s the Knicks. Blake will get it done. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Al Horford (at CLE – $6,600): Needs 30.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 39 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Horford continues to play great for the Celtics and now with Kyrie out of the lineup, more offense will run through him. His minutes might be down as this could be a blowout but maybe the Cavaliers will be scrappy enough to keep it close. Even in limited minutes, Hereford should deliver given the matchup. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (at PHI – $6,300): Needs 28.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22 fantasy points against LA Clippers. It was a blowout against the Clippers so you can throw that number out the window. Siakam has been very good against the Sixers this season, averaging 36.1 fantasy points in three games against them. He’s at a very good salary compared to the rest of the field and I love this matchup for him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.