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

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 09: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a three point shot during a game against the Orlando Magic at Fiserv Forum on February 09, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 09: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a three point shot during a game against the Orlando Magic at Fiserv Forum on February 09, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/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 $6,667

Russell Westbrook (at POR – $12,200): Needs 52.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 60.6 fantasy points against Minnesota. Westbrook has been up-and-down in recent games and that’s just sort of who Westbrook is. But he’s played well against the Blazers this season, averaging 56.5 fantasy points in three games against them. But with the way OKC has looked lately, it’s tough to trust him in this matchup given his salary. However, it’s a slow night and Westbrook has arguably the highest ceiling of any player stepping foot on the court on Thursday. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Damian Lillard (vs OKC – $9,800): Needs 42.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.4 fantasy points against Memphis. Lillard wasn’t great at the end of the road trip but I’m not too concerned. Have you seen the Thunder defense lately? It’s brutal. Like, really bad. And Lillard wants this game after the way the last two games between these two teams have ended. He’ll bounce back strong in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Eric Bledsoe (vs IND – $7,300): Needs 31.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.5 fantasy points against Phoenix. We’re cheating already but I promise to name value players as high salary players later. It’s that kind of night. Bledsoe was down against the Suns but I’m not concerned. He’ll be better against a tougher matchup and the Bucks will be better at home. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Darren Collison (at MIL – $7,000): Needs 30.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.8 fantasy points against Chicago. Even though the Pacers have the toughest matchup on the night, Collison might be your most reliable option. His low salary certainly helps. But he’s also been playing very well for the Pacers. He should do enough to at least get you value. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.