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

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 03: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the Fiserv Forum on October 3, 2018 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 03: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the Fiserv Forum on October 3, 2018 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/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 $6,667

LeBron James (vs MIL – $12,400): Needs 53.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 62.25 fantasy points against New Orleans. It’s a big game for LeBron as the Lakers desperately need to follow up a win with another win. It’s a tough matchup but I’m not going to doubt LeBron at this point of the season. It might be a tough matchup but it’s foolish to doubt LeBron, no matter what the matchup is. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at LAL – $11,000): Needs 47.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.4 fantasy points against Sacramento. Assuming Giannis isn’t on a minutes restriction, it’s a bit surprising that he’s so much lower than LeBron. He’s been a strong option all season and the matchup is much better for Giannis than it is LeBron. The minutes restriction must have really scared the salary makers. But if it comes out that he’ll play his usual load, expect a monster performance. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Otto Porter Jr (at ATL – $7,200): Needs 30.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.7 fantasy points against Memphis. OPJ has been great for the Bulls since the trade and he should continue to be great in this one given the matchup. The scoring numbers will definitely be there and he’ll chip in with a handful of assists and rebounds. Expect a couple of defensive plays as well. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.