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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers react for a foul during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

DeMarcus Cousins (vs SAC – $6,100): Needs 28.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37 fantasy points against Utah. I expect Cousins to be over 30 minutes in this contest as he gets closer and closer to 100 percent. And even if he doesn’t get those minutes, I expect a big game from him given the opponent. Cousins is always going to be out for blood against the Kings and now he’s surrounded by three All-Stars to really stomp on their grave. I love Cousins on Thursday. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

JaVale McGee (vs HOU – $5,200): Needs 24.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 10.5 fantasy points against Atlanta. McGee was down against the Hawks but this is a match where he should get the minutes and a matchup he’s done very well against during this season. He’s averaging 31.3 fantasy points in three games against the Rockets and 1.42 FPPM this season against them. He’s a slight risk because minutes are not guaranteed but the ceiling is high. Diagnosis: Slightly inconsistent with a high ceiling.

Marquese Chriss (vs PHO – $4,500): Needs 21 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.25 fantasy points against Brooklyn. One reason why Nance Jr. has been pushed down the pecking order in Cleveland a bit has been the play of Chriss. Can he keep this up if Thompson and Love are back in the lineup? I don’t know. But I do know that this is a revenge game of sorts for Chriss and the Suns are always a good matchup to take advantage of. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.