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

By Jeremy Lambert

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).
MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs BOS – $12,400): Needs 53.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 79.3 fantasy points against Indiana. It’s Giannis and it’s a Giannis who wants to make his MVP case. A big game against the Celtics would be a nice start for him because he all know it’s about moments more than just numbers. Giannis has been a reliable option all season and he’ll be a reliable option in this one. You can always count on and build around Giannis. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

LeBron James (vs HOU – $11,700): Needs 50.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 75.2 fantasy points against Atlanta. LeBron wants to make the playoffs. And he’ going to do everything he can to drag this team to the playoffs. It’s a tough task for LeBron on Thursday but I’m not in the business of doubting LeBron James. He’s going to put up huge numbers in this game. It might be in a losing effort but we’re not concerned about team wins and losses in DFS. We’re only concerned about individual numbers. And LeBron will get numbers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kelly Oubre Jr (at CLE – $6,900): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35 fantasy points against LA Clippers. As a note, you can always take Kevin Durant with some confidence, especially against the Kings where there should be plenty of offense. But if you want to save some money at the position and get some value, Oubre Jr is the way to go. He’s been great for the Suns and now he gets the Cavaliers. He’ll get his points and chip in on other categories in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.