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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 7, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on November 25, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on November 25, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 14: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 14: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Russell Westbrook (at POR – $11,100): Needs 53.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 66.25 fantasy points against Minnesota. Westbrook has been all over the place lately but he’s played well against the Blazers this season, averaging 61.1 fantasy points in three games. But I don’t exactly trust the Thunder right now. Westbrook is always a triple-double threat and has the highest ceiling of anyone else on the night. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Damian Lillard (vs OKC – $8,100): Needs 39.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.5 fantasy points against Memphis. Lillard wasn’t great to end the Blazers long road trip but there’s reason to bounce back in this one. The Thunder defense has been a wreck lately and Lillard badly wants this win based on the mutual respect and rivalry he has with Westbrook. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Darren Collison (at MIL – $5,800): Needs 28 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34 fantasy points against Chicago. You can look at Eric Bledsoe in this spot. I expect him to bounce back given the matchup and the fact that this game should be competitive. But Collison is a more reliable option due to his salary and just how good he’s been for the Pacers since Oladipo’s injury. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Malcolm Brogdon (vs IND – $5,600): Needs 26.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.25 fantasy points against Phoenix. But an even more reliable option is Malcolm Brogdon. Longtime readers will know my love for Brogdon. He’s simply been outstanding this season and there is no reason to think he will fall off in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.