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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) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics between plays in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 12, 2019 in Orlando, 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 Harry Aaron/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics between plays in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 12, 2019 in Orlando, 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 Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Al Horford (vs MIL – $6,500): Needs 30.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.5 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Horford looked more like himself against the Bucks in Game 3. And while it didn’t translate to a win, we aren’t concerned with who wins and loses in DFS. We are only concerned with our wins and losses. Horford should come out strong in Game 4. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Clint Capela (vs GS – $5,800): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.75 fantasy points against Golden State. Capela has been solid in the last two games and he’s dropped to a very good salary, which certainly helps. He will continue to get the minutes and even though his DFS numbers were down from Game 2 to Game 3, his impact was actually greater. He’s a reliable option. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Brook Lopez (at BOS – $4,400): Needs 20.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20.5 fantasy points against Boston. I don’t know if Lopez is going to have an impact in this series. His salary has dropped to a very reasonable level, which certainly helps, but it just doesn’t appear to be there for Lopez right now. He could be worth taking a flier on simply because we know he is capable of more. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Nikola Mirotic (at BOS – $4,200): Needs 19.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 19.75 fantasy points against Boston. Mirotic remains a starter and even though he was a bit down in Game 3, he will continue to get the minutes and opportunities. He’s a good salary saver and he can do more than he showed in Game 3. Adding him to the starting lineup was a big adjustment for the Bucks. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.