DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 2, 2019
High Salary PF
Players costing over $6,250
Giannis Antetokounmpo (at UTA – $11,100): Needs 51.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.25 fantasy points against LA Lakers. It’s very possible that Giannis sits in this one being a back-to-back and it not being a very important game for the Bucks. But if he plays, assume he’s going to play his usual minutes. And assume he’s going to be Giannis. He’s been fantastic all season and there’s no reason to doubt him, even with the tough matchup and circumstances. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.
LaMarcus Aldridge (vs OKC – $7,700): Needs 36.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.75 fantasy points against Detroit. Aldridge always kills the Thunder when the Spurs are at home. And the Spurs are at home. Thus, Aldridge will kill the Thunder. He rarely seems to miss against them and he’ll pick up plenty of rebounds. I love Aldridge against the Thunder because he rarely lets you down. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.
Paul Millsap (vs NO – $6,600): Needs 31.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25.75 fantasy points against Utah. I also like Kyle Kuzma in this spot because it’s the Suns. Millsap was down against the Jazz and that’s now two straight games where he’s been a bit down but I’m willing to give him this game given the matchup. The Pelicans are on a back-to-back and may even rest Anthony Davis, not that he’s helping them much right now. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.