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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 20, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs watches from the bench during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Spurs 116-96. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs watches from the bench during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Spurs 116-96. 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 Christian Petersen/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

Brook Lopez (at CLE – $6,400): Needs 28.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 60.3 fantasy points against LA Lakers. It’s a back-to-back for the Bucks but they just played the Lakers and now they get Cavaliers. So is it really a back-to-back? You typically know what you’re getting with Lopez. He’s a boom or bust kind of guy who he booms more than he busts. And the minutes and opportunities are always there for him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Robin Lopez (vs WAS – $6,400): Needs 28.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.4 fantasy points against Phoenix. Robin Lopez is still the best center in the league and he walks into a great matchup against the Bulls. He’s the guy who has continued to get numbers in the Bulls frontcourt and until he stops getting numbers in the Bulls frontcourt, I will continue to take him. He had 27.6 fantasy points in 19 minutes against the Wizards on Feb. 9. He should have more minutes in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Steven Adams (vs TOR – $6,400): Needs 28.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.9 fantasy points against Miami. I realize I didn’t give you much salary variety. If you want someone cheaper, there’s Joakim Noah and a bunch of unreliable options. Blame the salary makers, not me. Adams gets the minutes and opportunities for a guy at this salary and once again, I expect a strong performance against the Thunder given the circumstances. Russell Westbrook’s return hurts his rebounding but helps his scoring. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.