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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 22, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, 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)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, 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) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 14: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 14: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Russell Westbrook (vs UTA – $11,800): Needs 51.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 81.3 fantasy points against New Orleans. I don’t expect Westbrook to score like he did against the Pelicans prior to the break, but I do expect the triple-doubles to continue. He’s had some rough outings against the Jazz this season with his scoring but again, the rebounds and assists will be there. And he’ll chip in with a couple of defensive plays. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (vs SA – $8,000): Needs 34.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.3 fantasy points against Washington. Lowry was playing well going into the break and the Spurs are a good matchup based on how they’ve performed against opposing point guards this season. He didn’t play in the San Antonio meeting and he’s obviously a difference maker for the Raptors. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Jeff Teague (at NY – $7,100): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 50.6 fantasy points against Houston. Teague was rolling into the break and appears to be a better option than Rose at the moment. Of course, Rose is at a lower salary and has a high ceiling. And the matchup is good either way because it’s the Knicks. One of the two Timberwolves point guards will be in for a big game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.