DraftKings daily picks: Building around Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 2, 2019

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 23: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Spurs 122-120. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Devin Booker (vs LAL – $8,200): Needs 38.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.5 fantasy points against New Orleans. It’s a back-to-back for both teams but at least the Suns are at home. And this should be an offensive showdown given how these two teams typically play defense. Booker is the best offensive player on the court for the Suns and I trust him to get it done against this Lakers defense. He had 31 fantasy points against them on Jan. 27. Expect a much better game in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

DeMar DeRozan (vs OKC – $7,800): Needs 36 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.75 fantasy points against Detroit. DeRozan has been good in three of his last four games, the Spurs are at home and it’s a good matchup against the Thunder. The Thunder defense has fallen off and if Paul George misses this game, that won’t help their defense. DeRozan will get plenty of points and chip in with assists in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jimmy Butler (vs GS – $7,300): Needs 33.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 44.5 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. I still don’t like Butler’s game in Philly but he played well against the Thunder and is seeing more opportunities with Embiid out of the lineup. This is a big game and with Simmons not being much of a scorer, they’ll probably lean heavier on Butler to get buckets. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.