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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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PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 3: Jerami Grant #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays defense against Zach Collins #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers on March 3, 2018 at the Moda Center 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 3: Jerami Grant #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays defense against Zach Collins #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers on March 3, 2018 at the Moda Center 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Thaddeus Young (at MIL – $6,600): Needs 29.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30 fantasy points against Chicago. I told you we’d get to listing value players under a high salary. It’s a weak night at power forward and Young has been playing very well during this recent stretch. It’s a tough matchup but with the injury to Sabonis, Young will continue to get big minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jerami Grant (at POR – $5,600): Needs 24.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17.1 fantasy points against Minnesota. Grant has been up-and-down in the last four games. He was down against the Timberwolves, so maybe he’ll bounce back with a strong performance in this one. He had 26 fantasy points against the Blazers on Jan. 22. I think he’ll bounce back with a solid performance. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Al-Farouq Aminu (vs OKC – $4,900): Needs 21.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 14.7 fantasy points against Memphis. Aminu has taken a backseat to Harkless in recent contests. But he’s played well against the Thunder this season, averaging 29.8 fantasy points in the three games. He’s at a better salary but he’s a slight risk with the way Harkless has been playing right now. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.

Markieff Morris (at POR – $3,600): Needs 15.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 11 fantasy points against Minnesota. Morris hasn’t been great as a member of the Thunder and Ilyasova is the more reliable option. But Morris has a history of success against the Blazers and he could see some minutes against Enes Kanter. Have you seen Enes Kanter’s defense? It’s worse than the Thunder defense. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.