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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 18, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is seen before the game against the New York Knicks on January 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is seen before the game against the New York Knicks on January 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 27: Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder stretches prior to Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz on April 27, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Marc Gasol (vs NY – $6,200): Needs 30 fantasy points. LAST GAME – fantasy points against. No Ibaka means Gasol should continue to get good minutes in the Raptors frontcourt. It’s a back-to-back for both teams but one team is the Knicks. This should be a good chance for the Raptors to work on things and continue to get Gasol more comfortable on the team. They’ll need him to be better going into the playoffs if they hope to reach their potential. The circumstances are good for him and he’ll come up with a strong performance. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

DeAndre Jordan (at TOR – $5,800): Needs 28.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.75 fantasy points against LA Lakers. I still don’t know if Jordan is going to get the minutes on a nightly basis but he’s getting them right now so you may as well take advantage of that. The Raptors can be a tough matchup but they’ll likely rest Leonard and go through the motions in what amounts to a pretty meaningless game for them. Jordan remains at a good salary as long as the minute continue to be there. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Steven Adams (vs MIA – $5,500): Needs 26.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.75 fantasy points against Golden State. Adams has settled into a nice salary given his recent production. Minutes are never an issue for him and with Westbrook out of the lineup, he should come into more rebounds and scoring opportunities. Expect him to be featured more against the Heat with no Westbrook. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.