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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 21, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 8: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the New York Knicks on January 8, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 8: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the New York Knicks on January 8, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 10: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on January 10, 2019 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Hassan Whiteside (at PHI – $6,700): Needs 31.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17.5 fantasy points against Dallas. Whiteside wasn’t playing well going into the break and I don’t particularly like his game overall. But with no Joel Embiid to contend with, maybe Whiteside is able to do more than he usually would in this matchup. There’s no doubt that Embiid is usually in his head and gives him a lot of trouble. But the Sixers will be a bit undersized without Embiid and Whiteside can potentially feast. Diagnosis: Slightly inconsistent with a high ceiling.

Jusuf Nurkic (at BKN – $7,400): Needs 34.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.75 fantasy points against Golden State. Nurkic cooled off heading into the break but a little rest should do him some good as he plays such a physically demanding style. Expect Nurkic to get himself back on track against a good matchup in the Nets. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Deandre Ayton (at CLE – $7,000): Needs 33 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33 fantasy points against LA Clippers. Ayton hasn’t quite found his rhythm since the injury but hopefully, the break has done him some good and he’s able to get himself back on track. The good news is that he’ll be coming back against a weak Cavaliers squad. I have to trust the matchup and depending on how injuries shake out, your choices could be limited. And I definitely trust Ayton more than Whiteside. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.