DraftKings daily picks: Building around Nuggets Nikola Jokic

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 1, 2019

DENVER, CO - APRIL 23: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a play against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffson April 23, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 27: Maurice Harkless #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up prior to the game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 27, 2018 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

High Value Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $8,333

Moe Harkless (at DEN – $5,800): Needs 26.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 10.5 fantasy points against Denver. Not a good start for the role players on the Blazers. We know they can be better but the Nuggets are doing their best to take away the role players because there is no taking away Lillard. I expect Harkless to be better but this hasn’t been his matchup all season, which is the concern. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.

Al-Farouq Aminu (at DEN – $5,600): Needs 25.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16.5 fantasy points against Denver. The Blazers need Aminu and Harkless to be better. I have more confidence that Aminu will be better because he’s performed well against the Nuggets in the regular season. He’s also a slightly cheaper option. He’s a slight risk because role players on the road can always be a risk. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Mason Plumlee (vs POR – $4,200): Needs 19.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.5 fantasy points against Portland. Plumlee delivered a strong Game 1 and it looks like he’s going to get decent enough minutes in this series. He’s at a good salary and if you want to save money at the center position and get decent production at a low cost. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.