DraftKings daily picks: Building around Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo

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

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, CANADA – JANUARY 6: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors looks on with Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 6, 2019 at the 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $8,333

Pat Connaughton (vs TOR – $3,800): Needs 16.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24.25 fantasy points against Boston. Connaughton really proved himself in the second round and he should continue to get minutes in round three. Of course, with Brogdon back, that might change. He’s not going to hurt you at this salary and if you take Giannis or Kawhi as your captain, he’s a worthy risk you’ll have to take to save some money. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.

Serge Ibaka (at MIL – $5,600): Needs 25 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Ibaka was discovered at the end of the Sixers series and I think he’ll be used even more in this series. I don’t trust that Marc Gasol can stay on the floor against the spread offense of the Bucks. Ibaka averaged 43.3 fantasy points in four games against the Bucks this season. He’s a slight risk because nothing is guaranteed with him. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Brook Lopez (vs TOR – $4,200): Needs 18.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 5 fantasy points against Boston. I was torn between Lopez and Mirotic. I’m not opposed to Mirotic, I just think Lopez is far more playable in this series than he was against the Celtics. It’s also why I’m not a fan of Gasol because I don’t know if he’ll be able to defend in space like he used to. Lopez is a risk but one worth taking. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.