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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 16, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers stands on the court during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers stands on the court during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – NOVEMBER 30: Gregg Popovich head coach of the San Antonio Spurs talks with players Pau Gasol #16, LaMarcus Aldridge #12, and DeMar DeRozan #10 on the bench during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets held November 30, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Houston Rockets won 136-105. 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 Edward A. Ornelas/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – NOVEMBER 30: Gregg Popovich head coach of the San Antonio Spurs talks with players Pau Gasol #16, LaMarcus Aldridge #12, and DeMar DeRozan #10 on the bench during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets held November 30, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Houston Rockets won 136-105. 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 Edward A. Ornelas/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

LaMarcus Aldridge (vs POR – $8,400): Needs 40.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.25 fantasy points against New York. Again, don’t put much stock or any into Aldridge’s number against the Knicks. He’s typically good against the Blazers but was down to 32.5 fantasy points against them on Feb. 7. But the Spurs are at home and Aldridge had 45 fantasy points against them at home on Dec. 2. I’m always going to trust the Spurs at home. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Julius Randle (vs PHO – $8,100): Needs 38.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 76.75 fantasy points against Portland. Randle continues to play very well for the Pelicans and with all their injuries, he’s by far their top option, though Payton is playing very well. Randle should have no issue against the Suns though. The offense will be up for both teams in this game and Randle is either the best or second best offensive option on the floor. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Paul Millsap (vs IND – $6,700): Needs 32 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 50 fantasy points against Dallas. Millsap has been good more often than not for the Nuggets following the break. He’s a guy who can raise his game and he’s a guy who will continue to raise his game during the stretch run. They’ll need him in this one because the Pacers can turn things into a big of slog and defensive battle. That pace will face Millsap. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.