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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 1, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 8: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 8, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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)
BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 8: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 8, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).
MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at LAL – $11,600): Needs 54 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.25 fantasy points against Sacramento. Giannis played only 24 minutes against the Kings so don’t put too much stock into that performance. The hope is that he’ll get his usual workload in this one. But if he’s on a restriction, he’s less desirable. What makes him desirable is that he’s still Giannis and he’s up against the Lakers. This is a big game for him and he’ll make his MVP case. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

LeBron James (vs MIL – $11,400): Needs fantasy points. LAST GAME – 64 fantasy points against New Orleans. It’s LeBron and it’s a tough matchup. But I’m not in the business of doubting LeBron. I’ve been saying all along that he will carry the Lakers into the playoffs and he knows how to raise his level of play in these big games. It’s a tough matchup and I expect big things from Giannis. But I also expect big things from LeBron. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Otto Porter Jr (at ATL – $6,300): Needs 29.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 44 fantasy points against Memphis. I’m not opposed to Khris Middleton in this spot either. But I like Otto Porter Jr because he’s been good more often than not as a member of the Bulls and the Hawks are always a great matchup due to their style of play. OPJ should be in for a good scoring night while also giving you some defense. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.