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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 9, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 3: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on April 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 3: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on April 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 17: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of Team LeBron poses for a portrait before the 2019 NBA All-Star game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 17: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of Team LeBron poses for a portrait before the 2019 NBA All-Star game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Karl-Anthony Towns (vs WAS – $10,400): Needs 50.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.5 fantasy points against Detroit. Towns was down against the Pistons but he had been on a roll before that and should be able to bounce back in this game given the opponent. The Wizards won’t have an answer for him in the paint and he should have no issue getting his points and rebounds on a likely tired Wizards squad. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jusuf Nurkic (vs PHO – $7,000): Needs 34.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 44.75 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Surprisingly, Turkic hasn’t been that great against the Suns this season, averaging just 31.1 fantasy points in two games. But they are still the Suns. And Nurkic can put up good points in the paint and plenty of rebounds. And I just like the Blazers circumstances in tis game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Deandre Ayton (at POR – $6,500): Needs 31.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17 fantasy points against New York. Ayton didn’t play many minutes against the Knicks and really didn’t have to do anything as Booker did all the heavy lifting. I suspect Ayton will do a bit more in this game. He had 28.25 fantasy points in 28 minutes against the Blazers on Dec. 6. It’s a tough matchup but the minutes and opportunities will be there. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.