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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 15, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 08: Bobby Portis #5 of the Washington Wizards runs during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena on February 8, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 08: Bobby Portis #5 of the Washington Wizards runs during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena on February 8, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks seen on court during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 14, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks seen on court during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 14, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at MIA – $11,800): Needs 49.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.3 fantasy points against New Orleans. Giannis wasn’t needed against the Pelicans but should be needed against the Heat. The only concern here is that the Bucks may see Miami in the first round and they might not want to show too much. But as long as the game is somewhat competitive and Giannis gets the minutes, he’ll get his numbers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

LeBron James (at DET – $10,700): Needs 44.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 41.8 fantasy points against Toronto. It’s a back-to-back for the Lakers and it’s possible that they end up sitting LeBron because of it. Assuming he plays, even if he plays limited minutes, he should continue to get his numbers because that’s about all LeBron is playing for. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Kelly Oubre Jr. (at HOU – $6,800): Needs 28.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.8 fantasy points against Utah. Oubre Jr. has been down a bit in his last two games but I’m not concerned. His salary dropped, which certainly helps. And his energy will be much needed against the Rockets. He had 39.6 fantasy points against them on Feb. 4. Trust him to bounce back strong. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.