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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 23, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots during the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots during the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC- SEPTEMBER 24: Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets poses for a portrait during the Charlotte Hornets Media Day on September 24 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC- SEPTEMBER 24: Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets poses for a portrait during the Charlotte Hornets Media Day on September 24 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Cody Zeller (vs BKN – $6,400): Needs 28.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.3 fantasy points against Washington. Zeller continues to give you reliable production and even though his salary is a tad high, he’s a safe option at this position. He’s going to get you around 30 fantasy points and the ceiling is higher because he’s capable of doing a bit more. I like this matchup overall. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Robin Lopez (vs BOS – $5,300): Needs 23.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.7 fantasy points against Orlando. Lopez is either playing like he wants a buyout or playing like he wants to make the Bulls competitive. Either way, it’s working. It’s a tough matchup for the Bulls being on a back-to-back but Lopez plays a fairly reliable game and is about the only other good frontcourt option outside of Markkanen for Chicago. The points and assists should be there for him in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Joakim Noah (at CLE – $4,400): Needs 19.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 47.7 fantasy points against LA Clippers. No Triple J means more Joakim Noah. And now he gets the Cavaliers. He was playing well even prior to the trade deadline and minutes are going to be there for him as the Grizzlies just don’t have a ton of great options on their roster. Noah at least plays hard and is looking to stay in the league after being exiled in New York. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.