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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CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 11: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on April 11, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

LeBron James (at CHI – $11,200): Needs 52.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 64 fantasy points against Boston. Even in limited minutes, LeBron is delivering numbers. I have to think he’s going to go down some sort of fight, even if his minutes are restricted. You can always save money and go with Kevin Love in this position but it’s not a great matchup and I’m not entirely sure Love will play on the back-to-back. But if he does, take him with confidence. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Lauri Markkanen (vs LAL – $8,200): Needs 39.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32 fantasy points against Detroit. Markkanen has been down a bit in the last couple of games but don’t be too concerned. Not with this matchup. The Lakers are a mess and Markkanen will get his points and rebounds against them. Markkanen is due for a big game after the last couple of games. He’ll bounce back in a big way. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (vs POR – $6,700): Needs 31.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.25 fantasy points against Boston. You just know what you’re getting out of Gallinari on most nights. He’s been a reliable option the whole season and this should be a competitive enough game to where Gallinari will get his numbers and contribute. Even on a back-to-back, Gallinari will deliver. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.