Fansided

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 8, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Jrue Holiday
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Jrue Holiday /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 12
Next
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to an officials call during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to an officials call during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 21, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Luka Doncic (vs MIL – $9,500): Needs 44.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 54 fantasy points against Charlotte. Luka continues to put up big numbers and is showing no signs of slowing down, especially with how weak the Mavericks are as a team right now. The matchup is tough but Luka will have to continue to carry the load for them and I trust him to do just that. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling

Bradley Beal (vs CLE – $8,800): Needs 40.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 51 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Much like with Satoransky, I don’t know how the new pieces fit in Washington but I know that their offense should improve a bit while their defense remains terrible. At least they are up against Cleveland, who have an ever worse defense. Beal should have no problem getting his numbers in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Buddy Hield (vs MIA – $6,600): Needs 30.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.5 fantasy points against Houston. Hield is running hot right now and he’s going more than scoring, which is great news for his value. He remains at a good salary and seems to be taking over the reigns from Fox. And this is a proven matchup for him. He had 47 fantasy points against the Heat on Oct. 29 and is averaging 40.9 fantasy points in his last three games against them. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.