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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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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 6: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers gestures to a teammate during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 6, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 6: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers gestures to a teammate during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 6, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Derrick Favors (vs BKN – $5,600): Needs 26.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.25 fantasy points against Minnesota. As long as Favors gets over 25 minutes, you can expect him to have a big outing. He’s a boom or bust kind of guy but when he gets over 25 minutes, he’s definitely a guy who will boom. The Nets are a good matchup with their weak frontcourt. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Domantas Sabonis (at DEN – $5,400): Needs 25.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42.75 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Longtime readers will know my thoughts on the frontcourt duo of Sabonis and Thaddeus Young. Sabonis has the higher ceiling but the minutes aren’t always there. Meanwhile, Young is the more reliable option. Sabonis is the cheaper option, which certainly helps. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Jerami Grant (vs GS – $4,700): Needs 22.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 14 fantasy points against Indiana. Grant has been inconsistent in recent contests but the minutes and opportunities are still there for him. He had 37.25 fantasy points against the Warriors way back in November and this is a matchup he can shine against due to his versatility. His lesser salary certainly helps given the minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.