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

By Jeremy Lambert

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)
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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From left, the Chicago Bulls’ Denzel Valentine, Lauri Markkanen, and David Nwaba celebrate a 3-point field goal late in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the United Center in Chicago, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The Bulls won, 120-114. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)
From left, the Chicago Bulls’ Denzel Valentine, Lauri Markkanen, and David Nwaba celebrate a 3-point field goal late in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the United Center in Chicago, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The Bulls won, 120-114. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Lauri Markkanen (vs MIL – $7,900): Needs 37.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 61.25 fantasy points against Boston. I’m not in the business of doubting Markkanen. I’ve been recommending him for weeks and he hasn’t let me down yet. This matchup is tough, there’s no doubt about that, but Markkanen is putting up big numbers and he’s the best player on the Bulls. The scoring is there and the rebounding is definitely there with the Bulls being weak in the frontcourt. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kevin Love (vs POR – $6,900): Needs 32.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 54 fantasy points against Memphis. Minnesota Kevin Love is in the building? The minutes aren’t quite there just yet but he’s the best player on the floor for Cleveland and is nearly a guaranteed double-double at this point. The matchup is tough but Love is at a good salary given the circumstances. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Marvin Bagley III (at MIN – $6,500): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 47 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Longtime readers know that I’ve been high of MB3 for most of the season and he’s been fantastic in the two games after the break. And now he gets a very good matchup against the Timberwolves. He’s been a big boost of energy off the bench for the Kings and I expect him to keep it up in this one given the opponent. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.