DraftKings daily picks: Building around Bulls Lauri Markkanen

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 12, 2019

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter during their game at Barclays Center on February 26, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

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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) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Damian Lillard (at LAC – $9,200): Needs 44 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35 fantasy points against Phoenix. The Blazers didn’t really need Lillard against the Suns but they’ll definitely need him against the Clippers. And with the Clippers on a back-to-back, Lillard should be in for a strong night. The Blazers are still desperate and this will be a team that will push Portland and Lillard. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Derrick White (at DAL – $6,500): Needs 30.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 15.75 fantasy points against Milwaukee. White was down last game against a good Milwaukee team. I wouldn’t expect it to last. He’s too good of a player and the matchup is too god. Even though the Mavericks are better at home, White will turn in a bounce back performance. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Elfrid Payton (vs MIL – $6,500): Needs 31.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 51 fantasy points against Atlanta. Did I mention that the Bucks are a tough matchup? But someone has to get these numbers for the Pelicans. And Payton is the best option thanks to the injury to Holiday. Trust him to keep it up despite the tough matchup. Being at home should help the Pelicans. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.