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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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PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 4: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 4, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 4: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 4, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Danilo Gallinari (at DEN – $7,400)

Needs 31.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.1 fantasy points against Memphis.

Gallinari has been a reliable option all season and I expect nothing less from him in this matchup. He’ll get his points and rebounds and he’s due a big game against his former team. Thus far, he’s just been alright against them.

Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Rudy Gay (at NY – $6,000)

Needs 25.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32 fantasy points against Toronto.

Gay has been fantastic this season and if Aldridge doesn’t end up playing, this should be an easy night at the office for Gay. He’ll be the second option and the second option against the Knicks may as well be the first option. Even if Aldridge plays, Gay will get it done given his salary and opponent.

Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Kevin Knox (vs. SA – $5,300)

Needs 22.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 27.9 fantasy points against Minnesota.

Again, I can’t make sense of the Knicks rotation. I think Knox should be playing good minutes as the team tries to build around DSJ, him, and Mitchell. But Knox will get 40 minutes one game and 20 minutes the next. I still like his ceiling.

Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a high ceiling.

Davis Bertans (at NY – $4,200)

Needs 18 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21.6 fantasy points against Toronto.

You can always grab one of the Denver guards because Denver is going to score a lot of points. But Bertans offers a reliable option at this position. The minutes and shots are going to be there and he gets the Knicks.

Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.