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

By Jeremy Lambert

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 17: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of Team LeBron poses for a portrait before the 2019 NBA All-Star game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 17: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of Team LeBron poses for a portrait before the 2019 NBA All-Star game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Karl-Anthony Towns (at HOU – $11,400): Needs 50.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.4 fantasy points against Utah. You typically know what you’re getting from Towns unless he’s just in all the foul trouble, which is always possible. And this is typically his matchup. He’s averaging 49 fantasy points in two games against the Rockets this season but the ceiling is much higher for him right now with the Timberwolves playing for nothing and the Rockets going through some motions. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Nikola Vucevic (vs ATL – $10,000): Needs 44.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.2 fantasy points against Cleveland. Lack of minutes led to a down night for Vucevic against the Cavaliers but he still did well for himself. And now he gets the Hawks. He’s averaging 1.56 FPPM in his last five games against the Hawks and 54 fantasy points in those contests. This should be a huge night for Vucevic. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Clint Capela (vs MIN – $7,800): Needs 34.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.2 fantasy points against Phoenix. Capela has settled into his spot and even though he’s not delivering big games, he’s doing enough to at least get you value. And he typically plays very well against the Timberwolves. It was his play against the Timberwolves in the playoffs that really got him paid. He had 45.1 fantasy points in the December meeting between the two teams. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.