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

By Jeremy Lambert

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on December 26, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on December 26, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Nikola Jokic (at LAL – $10,900): Needs 48.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40 fantasy points against San Antonio. Jokic was down against the Spurs but the Spurs are a tough matchup, especially at home. The Lakers are not a tough matchup, especially with their lack of a frontcourt. Is LeBron playing the five here? This should be an easy night for Jokic and with the Nuggets looking to bounce back after some tough losses, he’ll deliver. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Andre Drummond (vs MIN – $10,000): Needs 44.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42.9 fantasy points against Toronto. Drummond has cooled a bit since the All-Star break but I continue to like this matchup for the Pistons due to the circumstances. Drummond should get his points and rebounds against a poor Timberwolves defense. You can also look at Towns as the two big men should battle. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Deandre Ayton (vs NY – $8,500): Needs 38.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 45.4 fantasy points against Milwaukee I love Ayton in this game. Not only has he been playing better in the last two games but he gets the Knicks. I love the game of Mitchell Robinson, but I’m also not sure how many minutes Robinson is going to play because the Knicks are weird. I know Ayton is going to get plenty of minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.