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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 6, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 08: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 08, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 117-107. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 08: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 08, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 117-107. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Bam Adebayo
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 21: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat reacts to a play in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Bobby Portis (vs DAL – $6,000): Needs 28.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME 43.5 fantasy points against Minnesota. Portis has been up-and-down in his recent games. He was up against the Timberwolves, so if the trend continues, he’ll be down in this one. I expect him to break the trend simply due to the matchup. The Mavericks have nothing going on with their frontcourt and Portis has a proven ceiling. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Bam Adebayo (at CHA – $5,400): Needs 25.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20 fantasy points against Atlanta. Adebayo was down against the Hawks due to his lack of minutes but there’s reason to think he’ll be back up in this one. You can also go with Kelly Olynyk in this spot. The Heat frontcourt rotation is always weird but Adebayo should be able to take advantage of this matchup. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Jae Crowder (at NO – $4,700): Needs 22 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35 fantasy points against New Orleans. I know Favors has been the flavor in recent weeks, but I’ve always been a fan of Crowder just due to his versatility and the minutes he typically gets. They need his versatility in this game if they want to bounce back against the Pelicans. He played well two days ago against them and I expect him to keep it up in this game. His salary certainly helps as he’s on the lower end relative to the field. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.