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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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NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 23: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on October 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 23: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on October 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Lauri Markkanen (vs BOS – $8,700): Needs 37.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.2 fantasy points against Orlando. Markkanen continues his hot stretch and I’m not doubting him at this point. The matchup is tough with Boston being a good team and it being a back-to-back for the Bulls, but Markkanen has proven himself this season and I love his game overall. Until he shows signs of slipping, keep taking him with confidence. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Julius Randle (vs LAL – $7,900): Needs 33.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20.8 fantasy points against Indiana. Again, the dynamic with the Pelicans is weird but overall I like Randle’s game and I know he’ll have something extra for his former team. Especially with the pre-deadline rumors. And if Anthony Davis doesn’t end up playing, that’s even better news for Randle’s value. I trust him to deliver in this spot. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jayson Tatum (at CHI – $7,000): Needs 30.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.5 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Even with Kyrie back in the lineup, Tatum has been delivering strong outings. And now he gets the Bulls on a back-to-back. The Bulls are just scrappy enough to maybe make this competitive and every time I seem to think a game is going to be a blowout, it turns out to be competitive. I love the way Tatum is playing right now with his scoring and rebounding. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.