Fansided

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 9, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 7
Next
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after he hit a game winning three-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder after Game Five Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Moda Center 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after he hit a game winning three-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder after Game Five Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Moda Center 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Damian Lillard (vs DEN – $8,800): Needs 41.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40 fantasy points against Denver. It’s the last stand for Damian Lillard and thinking he’s going to have that big explosive game at this point does feel a little foolish. The Nuggets are just making him more uncomfortable than the Thunder did. But he’s still Damian Lillard and there’s no denying that he has a big game in him. He should be around value either way. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (at PHI – $6,500): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.5 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Lowry has his best game of the series in Game 5 and as I always say about him, you know what you’re going to get from him. Don’t pay attention to the narrative. The guy delivers most of the time in DFS. And he’ll deliver in Game 6. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Malik Beasley (at POR – $3,200): Needs 14.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 14.25 fantasy points against Portland. Still, not a lot to like at the value point guard position but Beasley played well last game and has gotten minutes throughout the series. He’s not going to hurt you at this price and should get you value if nothing else. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

Seth Curry (vs DEN – $3,000): Needs 13.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 15.5 fantasy points against Denver. Curry will continue to get the minutes for the Blazers, which is always a good sign. We know he can get hot although thinking that will happen again is being a bit optimistic. He’s at a good salary given his minutes. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.