DraftKings daily picks: Building around Rockets Kenneth Faried

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 6, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 2: Kenneth Faried #35 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Utah Jazz on February 2, 2019 at Vivint Smart Home 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 5: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 5 , 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

James Harden (at SAC – $12,600): Needs 58.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 72 fantasy points against Phoenix. It’s Harden. Nothing matters when it comes to Harden. And this is going to be a big opportunity for him. Not only will his minutes be up because the Kings are a good team that will make it close but their pace is great for opposing teams to get numbers. And nobody gets numbers like James Harden. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Buddy Hield (vs HOU – $6,700): Needs 30.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.5 fantasy points against San Antonio. Hield wont’ get the numbers that Harden will get but he’s going to get numbers in this game. The scoring is there for him and he’s really started to do more in the Kings offense, which has been great news for his value. You can pair him and Fox and get similar, if not better, value than you would get out of Harden. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Zach LaVine (vs NO – $6,600): Needs 30.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.75 fantasy points against Charlotte. I hate trusting anyone on the Bulls not named Markkanen but LaVine has been playing well as of late and I love guards against the Pelicans because guards dominate the Pelicans. This just feels like a big game for LaVine. He had 36.75 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Nov. 7 if you’re looking for some type of confidence. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.