Fansided

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 6, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 22: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets talks to the media after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 22, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 22: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets talks to the media after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 22, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 7
Next
celtics, bucks, game 3
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 30: Kyrie Irving (11) of the Boston Celtics rests during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images). /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Kyrie Irving (vs MIL – $8,200): Needs 38.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.75 fantasy points against Milwaukee. The Celtics have been all over the place in this series but I fully expect to see Kyrie’s best effort in this game. I just can’t see the Celtics dropping two straight in Boston. At least not two straight blowouts. The game will be competitive and Kyrie will do his part. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (vs GS – $6,800): Needs 32.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38 fantasy points against Golden State. Paul has been fine in this series. If you want to take a low-risk option with a good ceiling who is definitely going to get you value, you can do a lot worse than Chris Paul. But expecting something more out of him right now does seem a bit foolish. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

George Hill (at BOS – $3,900): Needs 18 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.5 fantasy points against Boston. Hill has played fairly well in this series and he’s getting minutes, which is obviously an important part of getting numbers. With Malcolm Brogdon still out, Hill has had to step up. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Austin Rivers (vs GS – $3,400): Needs 15.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 16 fantasy points against Golden State. Rivers isn’t putting up huge numbers but he’s getting minutes and finding a way to make an impact. He’s earned the trust of D’Antoni which means he will remain on the floor. He’s a nice cost saving option and could hit. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.