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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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PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 4: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 4, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 4: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 4, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Danilo Gallinari (vs BKN – $7,100): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.4 fantasy points against Chicago. Longtime readers will know how I feel about Gallinari. He’s been one of the most reliable option all season and he’ll be reliable if nothing else on this night. He’s always at a good salary, he’s the second best offensive player on the Clippers and he just gets numbers. The ceiling isn’t as good as other high salary guys, but very few are guaranteed points like him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Otto Porter Jr (at SAC – $7,000): Needs 29.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17.4 fantasy points against LA Clippers. The last game for Porter Jr is a bit worrying but not that worrying because now he gets to go up against the Kings. You can always pick against the Kings because of their pace and lack of defense. And Porter Jr is a a guy who will get his points and rebounds on most nights. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jonathan Isaac (vs ATL – $6,300): Needs 26.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 15.4 fantasy points against Cleveland. It’s a rough night at small forward and Isaac hasn’t been playing as well as you would like given his salary. The good news is he gets to go up against the Hawks. He’s averaging 37 fantasy points in two games against the Hawks this season. It’s a great matchup and one he should bounce back against. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.