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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 24, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 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, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 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) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 23: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Spurs 122-120. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 23: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Spurs 122-120. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

DeMar DeRozan (at NY – $8,400)

Needs 36.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 44.8 fantasy points against Toronto.

DeRozan should be able to bounce back from a rough final minute against the Raptors. Because he’s facing the Knicks. And if Aldridge is out, it’ll mean DeRozan will be the lead guy when it comes to creating offense.

Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Lou Williams (at DEN – $7,900)

Needs 34.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32 fantasy points against Memphis.

The Clippers are going to need Williams’ scoring in this one because the Nuggets are going to score plenty of points. And Williams is the Clippers best scorer and playmaker. I’m expecting a big performance from him in this one.

High Value SG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Malik Beasley (vs LAC – $5,200)

Needs 22.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22.6 fantasy points against Dallas.

As long as Beasley is in the starting lineup, you can continue to take him with confidence. The minutes and opportunities are going to be there, and as I said above and earlier, there should be no shortage of points in this game.

Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Marco Belinelli (at NY – $3,900)

Needs 16.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.2 fantasy points against Toronto.

You can take a chance on one of the Knicks guards only to watch them play 15 minutes and contribute nothing. Or you can grab Marco, who is going to get guaranteed minutes and shots against the Knicks. Always bet against the Knicks.

Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.