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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 27, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of Team LeBron poses for a portrait before the 2019 NBA All-Star game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of Team LeBron poses for a portrait before the 2019 NBA All-Star game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 23, 2019 at the Smoothie King Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 23, 2019 at the Smoothie King Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

LeBron James (vs NO – $11,100): Needs 51.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 63.5 fantasy points against Memphis. LeBron James is having big games and it’s not leading to wins. So what does LeBron need? A BIGGER GAME! As I’ve been saying since the break, LeBron will continue to produce big numbers. And since defense doesn’t matter in DFS, you can continue to build around him with confidence. The Lakers need this win and LeBron knows it. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Luka Doncic (vs IND – $9,300): Needs 43.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 59.5 fantasy points against LA Clippers. Luka has been fantastic all season and I see no reason to doubt him in this one. The matchup is tough because the Pacers play a grinding style of defense, but the Mavericks are solid at home and someone has to get numbers for Dallas. Luka is about their only option. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

DeMar DeRozan (vs DET – $8,100): Needs 37.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.75 fantasy points against Brooklyn. One more time: The Spurs can’t be as bad at they were on their recent road trip. They have to be better at home. They are the Spurs. And DeRozan had 55.25 fantasy points against them on Jan. 7 if you’re looking for some confidence in him. I have to give the Spurs this game. They’ve earned it and DeRozan has put up some huge games this season. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.