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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup — May 12, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 11: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Atlanta Hawks on January 11, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 11: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Atlanta Hawks on January 11, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Jimmy Butler (at TOR – $7,900): Needs 35.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 47.5 fantasy points against Toronto. Butler has continued to deliver in this series and his price has actually dropped from last game, which is helpful. He’s been the best player on the Sixers in this series and I have no doubt about his ability to step up in Game 7. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Ben Simmons (at Toronto – $6,700): Needs 30.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40 fantasy points against Toronto. Simmons finally showed up in Game 6 but can he do it again in Game 7? I have my doubts and am not ready to put full stock in him after one big outing, especially with the series back in Toronto. I still don’t like this matchup for him. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Danny Green (vs PHI – $4,500): Needs 20.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 15.25 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Green has been all over the place in this series but he’s gotten consistent minutes and we know he’s going to get the opportunities. Being at home, where role players play better, I expect some shots to go in for him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Torrey Craig (vs POR – $3,300): Needs 14.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 20 fantasy points against Portland. Craig has been getting minutes throughout this series and even though he doesn’t have a high ceiling, he feels like a role player who can come up with some numbers in this game. Or you can roll the dice with Will Barton or Evan Turner, who have higher ceilings. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.