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

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/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 $6,667

Lauri Markkanen (vs WAS – $7,900): Needs 34.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 55.6 fantasy points against Brooklyn. Markkanen continues to shoot very hot for the Bulls and until I see him slipping, I’ll keep taking him. It’s a nice night at power forward but Markkanen remains at a good salary based on his usual minutes and production. And the matchup is a good one considering that the Wizards aren’t good. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kenneth Faried (vs OKC – $7,500): Needs 32.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.7 fantasy points against Sacramento. Faried has turned himself into a reliable option for the Rockets and I love this matchup for him. He’ll play big minutes against Steven Adams and he has the energy and athleticism to hurt the Thunder. I expect a big rebounding game out of him in this one to go along with his points. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jaren Jackson Jr (vs NO – $6,900): Needs 30 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.4 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. This is Jackson’s team now and I expect some big games from him moving forward. This is a good matchup for him as the Pelicans are on a back-to-back and they will likely be without Anthony Davis, who will be resting. You can also save some dollars and grab Pascal Siakam, who I have loved all season and obviously love against the Knicks. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.