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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 11, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (vs POR – $10,300): Needs 46.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 68.75 fantasy points against Houston. You may have noticed the absence of Russell Westbrook and James Harden earlier. Obviously, you can take both players with confidence. Westbrook is more reliable just because of his lower salary and the fact that he’s nearly guaranteed a triple-double. But if you want the best value, Paul George is your building block. He’s been amazing for the Thunder and I’m not seeing him slowing down. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Andrew Wiggins (vs LAC – $6,500): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 51 fantasy points against New Orleans. I don’t like Wiggins’ game but with the Timberwolves lack of a point guard, Wiggins is the guy carrying the offense. He’s played well in the last two games and he’ll continue to get those opportunities with the Timberwolves lacking strong guard options. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Khris Middleton (at CHI – $6,400): Needs 29.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35 fantasy points against Orlando. With or without Giannis, Middleton plays a reliable game based on his salary and opportunities. And the matchup is a great one as the Bulls are terrible. If Giannis is in, his ceiling is a bit higher because there is less pressure on him. But he’s more reliable with Giannis out. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.