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

By Jeremy Lambert

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 5: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is seen before the game against the Miami Heat on March 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - MARCH 5: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is seen before the game against the Miami Heat on March 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/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 $6,667 or under

Steven Adams (vs MIA – $6,400): Needs 28.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.3 fantasy points against Golden State. Adams hasn’t been great in recent contests but he’s settled at a nice salary and with Westbrook out of the lineup, Adams should find himself coming into more rebounds and seeing more offensive opportunities. He typically plays well against Whiteside (though it’s not like Whiteside is playing many minutes) and the circumstances are great with Westbrook’s suspension. If nothing else, he’ll get you value. But expect more. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jakob Poeltl (vs GS – $5,300): Needs 23.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30.7 fantasy points against Portland. Poeltl has been excellent recently for the Spurs, making the most of his role as the starter. He’ll have an easier time of things if Cousins doesn’t end up playing for the Warriors. But he’s been playing so well as of late that even if Cousins plays, Poeltl should have enough of an impact to at least give you value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Kevon Looney (at SA – $3,500): Needs 15.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 5.4 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. This all depends on the status of DeMarcus Cousins. If Cousins is unable to play and Looney draws the start, you can take him with confidence. He’s averaging 21.5 fantasy points in 24 games as a starter in this season and shown a high ceiling. He’s not going to hurt you at this salary and has big opportunity to deliver if he ends up as the starter due to Cousins’ injury. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.