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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Feb. 9, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

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)
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) /
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James Harden, NBA All-Star
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 (vs OKC – $12,200): Needs 57.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 54 fantasy points against Sacramento. It’s a tough matchup for Harden because the Thunder have some good one-on-one defenders. But at the same time, it’s James Harden. He’s delivering every single game and since this one should be competitive, he should get all the minutes to go along with all the shots. You can always build around Harden with confidence. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Bradley Beal (at CHI – $9,000): Needs 41.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 55.5 fantasy points against Cleveland. Beal doesn’t have the ceiling that Harden does (no one does, honestly) but he’s turned himself into a reliable option who has to do it all for the Wizards. And now he gets to play the Bulls. This should be an easy night at the office for Beal. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jrue Holiday (at MEM – $8,600): Needs 40.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 52 fantasy points against Minnesota. I don’t think Anthony Davis will play in this game, which would lower Holiday’s ceiling as it does put more pressure and attention on him. But he’s very a very reliable option all season and he’ll be a reliable option against the Grizzlies. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.