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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 17, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 15: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 15, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 15: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 15, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – DECEMBER 26: Rodions Kurucs #00 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on December 26, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Harrison Barnes (vs CHI – $5,900): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 19.5 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Barnes has settled into a decent rhythm with the Kings and it’s a shame that his salary has climbed because he’s slightly less reliable because of it. He typically plays very well against the Bulls but those were different circumstances. He’s not quite the same option in Sacramento. He should still be around value and his ceiling is high. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Rodions Kurucs (at LAC – $4,600): Needs 21.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16.25 fantasy points against Utah. It was a rough outing for most Brooklyn players against the Jazz. The circumstances aren’t much better with it being a back-to-back and the Clippers having plenty to play for with playoff positioning. But he’s been good as a starter and I have to trust him to bounce back given how well he’s been playing as the starter. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.

PJ Tucker (vs MIN – $4,100): Needs 19 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16.25 fantasy points against Phoenix. The minutes and opportunities are always there for Tucker and he typically finds his way into enough numbers to get you value. I like the matchup and if Harden is out, Tucker is the guy who Paul seems to trust the most. He’ll have to battle with a decent Minnesota frontcourt and very few battle like Tucker. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.