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

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors walks off the court in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 24: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors walks off the court in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Nikola Jokic (vs NO – $11,100): Needs 50.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.1 fantasy points against Utah. It was a rough outing for Jokic against the Jazz but I’m not too concerned. He’s been too good this season and he has a great matchup against the Pelicans. They are on a back-to-back and don’t offer much in terms of defense. Expect a big bounce-back performance out of Jokic. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Rudy Gobert (vs MIL – $9,600): Needs 43.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.1 fantasy points against Denver. Gobert did damage on the defensive end against the Nuggets but I’m expecting more points and rebounds out of him in this one. The Bucks are undersized and on a back-to-back. Gobert can hurt them in a big way with his presence in the paint. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

DeMarcus Cousins (at PHI – $8,500): Needs 38.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.2 fantasy points against Orlando. No Embiid. No Boban. A lot of Cousins. He continues to play more minutes and the Warriors always make sure he’s involved. And once again, this Warriors might be sleepwalking through games, but I expect them to bring it in this one given the last loss to the Sixers and the fact that they’ve lost their last three. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.