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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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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 2: Kenneth Faried #35 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Utah Jazz on February 2, 2019 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 2: Kenneth Faried #35 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Utah Jazz on February 2, 2019 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Thaddeus Young (at DET – $5,900): Needs 27.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.5 fantasy points against Washington. Young is looking good after the break after he looked a bit gassed going into it. He’s had a couple of good matchups and things are a bit tougher in this one just because the Pistons frontcourt is fairly strong with Griffin and Drummond. But Young has been fairly reliable all season and remains at a good salary given his usual minutes and production. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Kenneth Faried (vs ATL – $5,500): Needs 26 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38 fantasy points against Golden State. The Rockets have decided to go bigger with Harden out of the lineup and it paid off in a big way against the Warriors. Faried has been very productive for them and while Capela’s return cut into his minute against the Lakers, they were back up against the Warriors. If he starts, take him with confidence, especially against this matchup. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Nikola Mirotic (at CHI – $5,400): Needs 25.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.5 fantasy points against Minnesota. It was only a matter of time before Mirotic made an impact for the Bucks. And it turns out it was just two games. And now he gets a revenge game against the Bulls. He may not be playing many minutes yet, but the shots will continue to be there for him in the Bucks offense. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.