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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 19, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 14: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks smiles against the Detroit Pistons during Game One of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 14, 2019 at Fiserv Forum 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $8,333

Nikola Mirotic (at TOR – $5,200): Needs 23.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23.5 fantasy points against Toronto. Mirotic keeps delivering what you need. He’s not really a risk because of his scoring and rebounding and the potential is always there for him to do more. If you’re looking for a reliable option who will get you what you need at a good cost, Mirotic looks to be that player. Ilyasova was the better value in Game 2, but I wouldn’t trust him as much on the road. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Brook Lopez (at TOR – $5,800): Needs 26.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17 fantasy points against Toronto. Lopez tailed off in Game 2, which wasn’t entirely unexpected. The switch from Gasol to Ibaka made life a little tougher for him. He’s still going to get the minutes and opportunities, which is the good news, so his ceiling remains high but his reliability takes a hit. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Serge Ibaka (vs MIL – $4,200): Needs 19 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23 fantasy points against Milwaukee. And Gasol dropped out of the rotation in Game 2, which is what I feared all along. Maybe the Raptors go back to him because it’s not like they had much success in Game 2 as a team but I still don’t like this series for him. Ibaka should continue to get the minutes and he remains at a great price. He’s a sneaky low-cost captain pick. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.