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

By Jeremy Lambert

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 4: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on February 4, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 4: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on February 4, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Elfrid Payton (at LAL – $6,200): Needs 27.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.8 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Payton is looking more like he did early in the season and it’s been a boost for the Pelicans, who have struggled at the point guard position. He had 37.5 fantasy points against the Lakers on Feb. 23 and the Lakers are just in a bad way right now. The minutes and opportunities will obviously be there for him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Patrick Beverley (at UTA – $5,600): Needs 24.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.1 fantasy points against Dallas. Beverley can be all over the place but I like this matchup for him. While the Jazz are a tough team, the Clippers are looking to make a playoff push and Beverley knows what it takes to raise his game in the final stretch of the season. And he can do a bit of everything when he’s on his game. This is sort of a gut feeling pick. I also like Derrick White, who is getting back into form, in this spot. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Tyus Jones (at ATL – $5,300): Needs 23.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 39.2 fantasy points against Sacramento. It looks like the Timberwolves are realizing that Jones is a good player and they should get him more minutes. I worry that he’ll be out of the rotation without warning, but if he stats that’s a sign that he should get the minutes. The matchup is good as the Hawks pace lends itself to DFS points. And we know Jones can produce if given the minutes. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.