DraftKings daily picks: Value in Bucks Brook Lopez

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 25, 2019

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 26: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 2018 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. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 18: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat looks to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 18, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Miami 98-93. 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 Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Andre Drummond (vs IND – $9,000): Needs 43 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40 fantasy points against Miami. Drummond was a bit down against the Heat but his minutes were also down. They should be back up against the Pacers just due to the matchup in what projects to be a close game. The points and rebounds are typically there for him and he’ll chip in with defense. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jusuf Nurkic (at CLE – $7,900): Needs 37.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 44 fantasy points against Philadelphia. The addition of Kanter will cut into the minutes of Nurkic, but he’s always been an impactful player in limited minutes and seems to do well in these short bursts instead of playing heavy minutes. The matchup is good because it’s the Cavaliers, who still are not very good even with Kevin Love back in the lineup. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Hassan Whiteside (vs PHO – $6,600): Needs 31.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.25 fantasy points against Detroit. I typically don’t like Whiteside’s game and he’s as inconsistent as they come. But it’s Phoenix. If you can’t have a good performance against the Suns, who can you have a good performance against? We’ve seen Whiteside have huge games with his scoring and rebounding. Always trust the matchup against the Suns. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.