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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 12, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 03: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court against the Utah Jazz in a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 3, 2018 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Kuzma
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 03: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court against the Utah Jazz in a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 3, 2018 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Kuzma /
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DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 5: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz speaks to the media following the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 5, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 5: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz speaks to the media following the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 5, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Steph Curry (vs UTA – $9,000): Needs 41.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.5 fantasy points against Miami. You typically know what you’re getting from Curry and even though he’s been slightly down in his last few games, he’s always good to be around 40 fantasy points. And this feels like a matchup where he has a big game because of the defense Utah is able to play. As a team. There’s just really no good team defense against Curry. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Donovan Mitchell (at GS – $8,300): Needs 38.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42.75 fantasy points against San Antonio. Mitchell has been inconsistent in recent games but this feels like a big game for him based on the matchup. The Jazz will need his scoring in this game and I trust him to deliver because he’s that kind of player. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

DeMar DeRozan (at MEM – $7,300): Needs 33.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33 fantasy points against Utah. DeRozan has settled in after missing a couple of games with an injury. He’s flashed a high ceiling but it’s his reliability that I like this game. You can always go with Jimmy Butler, who has a higher ceiling, but he also has more bust potential. You typically know what you’re getting from DeRozan. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.