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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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Jusuf Nurkic
PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 18: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 18, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Jusuf Nurkic (vs OKC – $6,700): Needs 32.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37 fantasy points against Memphis. Nurkic has been good more often than not recently and he’s at a good salary given his usual production against the Thunder. He was down in the last game against OKC, but there is plenty of reason to think he’ll bounce back. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Myles Turner (at MIL – $6,200): Needs 30 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 41.75 fantasy points against Chicago. Turner looked more like himself in the last game but it was against the Bulls. The Bucks are a much tougher matchup and I’m still concerned that Turner isn’t all the way back in form. But the minutes and opportunities will certainly be there. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Steven Adams (at POR – $5,900): Needs 28.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.75 fantasy points against Minnesota. Adams has been better in recent outings and he’s at a good salary. But the Thunder scheme against the Blazers doesn’t allow Adams to do a whole lot, which can be concerning. He had just 15.25 fantasy points against them on Feb. 11. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.

Brook Lopez (vs IND – $5,300): Needs 25.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17.5 fantasy points against Phoenix. Lopez has been up-and-down but the minutes and opportunities are always there for him. And the Pacers are a good matchup. Really, the matchup doesn’t matter with the way Lopez and the Bucks play. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.