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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – March 24, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 19: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 19, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 110-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Kuzma
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 19: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 19, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 110-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Kuzma /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts to his basket in a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts to his basket in a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Steph Curry (vs DET – $9,900): Needs 43.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30.3 fantasy points against Indiana. While both teams are on a back-to-back, Curry will have at least been rested as he got the night off on Saturday. He’s been great throughout March and with everyone else maybe on tired legs, Curry can deliver his usual masterpiece. This assumes that the Warriors will care enough. I’ll assume that they’ll care enough. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

De’Aaron Fox (at LAL – $9,100): Needs 40.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30.3 fantasy points against Phoenix. It’s a back-to-back for Fox but I’m not concerned about that because it’s the Lakers. And Fox and the Kings will relish the chance to rub salt into the wounds of the Lakers, especially the LeBron Lakers. Fox has been very good against Los Angeles this season, averaging 44.5 fantasy points in three games, including a 50.3 fantasy point outing in their Dec. 30 meeting. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (at NO – $8,200): Needs 36.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.1 fantasy points against San Antonio. You can always spend more and grab Kyrie, who continues to roll. And I expect Payton to bounce back after a rough outing against Orlando. Payton has a higher ceiling than Paul on most nights. But Paul is the reliable option and if the Rockets actually decide to rest Harden a bit, Paul will definitely benefit. If nothing else, he’s going to be around value. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.