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

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the preseason game against the Houston Rockets on October 13, 2017 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the preseason game against the Houston Rockets on October 13, 2017 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Western Conference, LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets
Western Conference, LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets /

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.