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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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CHICAGO, IL – FEBRUARY 22: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball while being guarded by Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the United Center on February 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – FEBRUARY 22: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball while being guarded by Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the United Center on February 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Julius Randle (at MEM – $8,100): Needs 37.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30 fantasy points against Minnesota. Randle’s minutes were down against the Timberwolves with Anthony Davis back, but I don’t think AD will be playing in this game as it’s a back-to-back. But check the lineup before making any decisions. No Davis will mean more Randle and he’s delivered when he’s gotten the minutes this season. The matchup is good with the weak and inexperienced Memphis frontcourt. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Lauri Markkanen (vs WAS – $7,500): Needs 34.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 59.5 fantasy points against Brooklyn. Markkanen continues to shoot hot and until I see him tail off, I will continue to take him. He’ll see some familiar faces in the Wizards frontcourt but he’s better than Portis and definitely better than Parker so he should be able to give them some business, at least on the offensive end. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jaren Jackson Jr (vs NO – $6,600): Needs 30.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.75 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. This is Triple J’s team now and he will continue to put up big numbers for the Grizzlies as they rightfully give him all the playing time. The matchup is good with the Pelicans being on a back-to-back and likely resting Anthony Davis because of it. Triple J is in for some huge games moving forward this season. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.