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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 19, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Luka Doncic (vs CHA – $9,500): Needs 43.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 62.25 fantasy points against Cleveland. Luka has been fantastic more often than not this season and now he gets the Hornets on a back-to-back. All signs point to a big game for Luka. This is 100 percent his team now and he’ll have to keep them afloat until next season when they welcome back Porzingis. But not keep them afloat too much. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

DeMar DeRozan (at GS – $7,500): Needs 34.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.5 fantasy points against Sacramento. DeRozan has been solid if unspectacular as of late. You can always spend on Durant who is a reliable option because everyone on the Warriors is a reliable option. But DeRozan could give you similar value at a lesser price. They’ll need him to be great in this game and it feels like he’s due for a strong out. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Khris Middleton (vs WAS – $6,300): Needs 28.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 29 fantasy points against Brooklyn. Middleton had 38.25 fantasy points against the Wizards on Feb. 2 and has been a reliable option for the majority of the season. The only reason he’s missed value has been the Bucks being too good. They might be too good in this game but I’m going to trust that Wizards can keep it somewhat competitive. And Middleton is at least at a good salary relative to the rest of the field. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.