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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 15, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot against the Detroit Pistons during Game One of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 14, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot against the Detroit Pistons during Game One of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 14, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 16: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts to a call by an official during Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena on April 16, 2019 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 16: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts to a call by an official during Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena on April 16, 2019 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Salary Guards

Players costing over $8,333

Kyle Lowry (at MIL – $7,400): Needs 33.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Lowry has been consistent in the playoffs, although now you obviously need a little bit more at this salary. He wasn’t good against the Bucks this season, failing to crack 20 fantasy points in two of three games. He’s a risk and the ceiling isn’t all that high. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.

Eric Bledsoe (vs TOR – $7,000): Needs 31.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28 fantasy points against Boston. Bledsoe wasn’t great against the Celtics but he’s never been good against the Celtics. He averaged 31.2 fantasy points in four games against the Raptors this season. His ceiling is higher than Lowry’s and he might be slightly more reliable. But his bust potential is just as high. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Khris Middleton (vs TOR – $9,200): Needs 40.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.5 fantasy points against Boston. Middleton was consistent and sometimes great against Boston. But he has always owned Boston. He was solid against the Raptors this season, averaging 32.9 fantasy points in four games. They’ll need him to be better and he can step up. Bledsoe may have the higher ceiling but Middleton is the more reliable option. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.