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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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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (vs UTA – $9,100): Needs 41.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 53.5 fantasy points against Miami. You typically know what you’re getting from Durant. He does a bit of everything and he has a high ceiling based on his scoring numbers. The Jazz can be a tough matchup but there’s really no questioning Durant’s game. It’s just a matter of how many points will he score? Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Jimmy Butler (vs BOS – $6,800): Needs 30.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25 fantasy points against LA Lakers. Your options here are Sixers or Aaron Gordon. I’m not a fan of Ben Simmons against the Celtics because he seems to struggle with them more often than not. And I’m not a fan of Aaron Gordon because he’s Aaron Gordon. But Butler is an inconsistent option. His ceiling is high, but there’s reliability elsewhere. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.

Tobias Harris (vs BOS – $6,600): Needs 29.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 41.5 fantasy points against LA Lakers. One reliable option who is better than Butler would be Harris. He’s played well in both games with the Sixers and is a better option simply because he blends into the Sixers system better and makes himself more available for offensive opportunities. I’m expecting another strong performance from Harris in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.