DraftKings daily picks: Building around Warriors Steph Curry

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 18, 2019

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors tries to get the fans louder during their game against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors tries to get the fans louder during their game against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

High Salary Guards

Players costing over $8,333

Stephen Curry (vs POR – $11,200): Needs 49.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 58 fantasy points against Portland. You know what you’re getting out of Steph and you know it’s going to be good. There is no concern with him, even with the series shifting to Portland. They can’t have an actual answer for him because no team has an actual answer for him. Only Kevin Durant can slow down Steph Curry. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Damian Lillard (at GS – $10,400): Needs 44.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.25 fantasy points against Golden State. Dame looked more like himself in Game 2 as Portland made some good adjustments to get him going on offense, at least until the second half. His teammates made plays, which also helps. The role players should play better at home and I do think Dame will deliver his best outing of the series in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Klay Thompson (vs POR – $9,000): Needs 38.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.75 fantasy points against Portland. Thompson shot well enough in Game 2 but didn’t contribute in other areas like he did in Game 1. He’s always been a little too tied to his scoring but I’m not worried about his scoring in this series. Not with Durant out of the lineup. Klay will continue to get it done and his salary has dropped a bit, which also helps. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.