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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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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) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Nikola Jokic (vs POR – $10,200): Needs 46.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 56.5 fantasy points against Portland. There are no doubts about Jokic in this game. He’s been the best player in this series and should have no issues dominating like he’s done all series. You can build around him with the utmost confidence. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Joel Embiid (at TOR – $8,700): Needs 39.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – fantasy points against Toronto. Embiid had a very good Game 6 and still was only around value for DFS. And he’s been dreadful in the three games in Toronto, failing to crack 30 fantasy points in all three games. The ceiling is high because he’s Embiid, but he’s a risk based on how his game has traveled. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Paul Millsap (vs POR – $6,000): Needs 27.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.5 fantasy points against Portland. Millsap has been the constant for the Nuggets in this series and his price has dropped. The Blazers have shown some good adjustments but I fully expect Millsap to step up in Game 7 and lead the charge for the Nuggets. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Zach Collins (at DEN – $4,100): Needs 18.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33 fantasy points against Denver. A big adjustment made by the Blazers has been Zach Collins, who is getting more minutes and producing in a big way for them. He remains at a good salary given the minutes he’s getting right now. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.