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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 7, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APRIL 21: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 PG

Players costing over $6,250

Damian Lillard (at DEN – $9,000): Needs 42.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.25 fantasy points against Denver. I have doubt about Lillard’s value. He’s not having the big games that you would like him to have but his salary has dropped, which is the good news. And there’s always a chance that he has the big game because he’s Damian Lillard and he’s that good. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs POR – $6,500): Needs 30 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.75 fantasy points against Portland. I worried about Murray on the road and he quickly shut me up with two strong performances. This could still go poorly because he’s always a streaky player and more shots might not be a good thing for him. But he’s reliable at this salary and can always do more. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (vs PHI – $6,300): Needs 29.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.5 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Lowry was always going to bounce back in Game 4 because he’s shown that he can be a reliable option who can play his game. He won’t have the big outing that you’re probably hoping for, but if you’re looking for a decent cost saving option who will get you value and has the potential to do more based on minutes, Lowry is a strong option. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Seth Curry (at DEN – $2,900): Needs 13.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22.75 fantasy points against Denver. Once again, not a lot to like at the value point guard position on Tuesday but Curry should get decent minutes once again and we know he can get hot from the field. He’s not going to hurt you at this salary either. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.