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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 3, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 7: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 7, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

CJ McCollum (vs DEN – $6,600): Needs 30.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.5 fantasy points against Denver. McCollum looked more like himself I Game 2 but I still caution about his streakiness. Being in Portland should certainly help his game and we know he has a high ceiling. Hopefully, Game 2 is able to get him going a little bit because he can be unstoppable when he gets going. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (at POR – $6,400): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 27.75 fantasy points against Portland. I expect Murray to play in this game because Murray rarely sits out a game, especially with this being a playoff game. It’ll be tough in Portland and he’s a streaky player, which is always the concern. But he should be around value at this salary. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value SG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Gary Harris (at POR – $4,900): Needs 22.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17.25 fantasy points against Portland. Harris was down in Game 2 but this is when they will need him to step up. The Nuggets need a role player to be big in Game 3 and Harris is a guy who can deliver. The minutes will continue to be there for him and he remains at a good salary. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Malik Beasley (at POR – $3,800): Needs 17.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22.75 fantasy points against Portland. Beasley has been solid in this series, he’s at a very good salary, and he continues to get strong minutes. I worry about the Denver role players on the road but Beasley won’t hurt you much at this salary. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.