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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 2

By Zachary Thompson

Dec 31, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) takes a shot by Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Milwaukee defeats Indiana 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) takes a shot by Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Milwaukee defeats Indiana 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (left) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (left) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PF

Draymond Green-Golden State Warriors (9,600): Green turned in another triple-double for the Warriors on Thursday in their bounce back win in Houston.  He totaled 16 assists to go with his ten points and 11 rebounds while also chipping in two blocks and two steals.  He had 59.75 fantasy points giving him at least 44 fantasy points in six of his last nine games.  If Curry is out agin tonight, the Warriors will look to Green and Klay Thompson to lead them once again which should result in a big night for Green especially against a suspect front line of the Nuggets who have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing PF so far this season. ∗∗∗

Kevin Love-Cleveland Cavaliers (7,500): Love has at least 30 fantasy points in four of his last five games including a pair of games with over 40 fantasy points last Wednesday and Friday.  He and the Cavs have had a few days off after their brutal four-games-in-five-nights stretch, and they should be rested as they face the Magic tonight.  Love averaged 21 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in the first two meeting between these teams, so look for him to be able to take advantage of a good matchup at home again tonight. The only hesitations with rolling with Love tonight is the possibility of a blowout due to the Magic playing the second night in a row and the fact that he has to share the ball with Kyrie Irving now that the star guard is back as well. ∗∗∗

Nerlens Noel-Philadephia 76ers (6,500): Apparently Ish Smith knows the recipe for Nerlens Noel’s secret sauce. Noel has been excellent in the four games since the Sixers acquired Smith and has at least 37 fantasy points in each of those contests.  Last night, he went off for 15 points and 12 boards against the Lakers and added three assists, three blocks, and three steals.  After a discouraging start to the season, Noel looks to be rounding into form and ready to return to contributing meaningful fantasy numbers. ∗∗∗

LaMarcus Aldridge-San Antonio Spurs (6,400): Aldridge continues to adjust to his new home in San Antonio and puts up a bad burn every once in a while like he did earlier this week against the Timberwolves when he only had six points and six rebounds.  However, he bounced back from that nicely with 21 points and 12 rebounds on Wednesday totaling 41.5 fantasy points in 29 minutes against the Suns.  Tonight, he’ll face the Rockets who allow the most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF, so look for another strong game from Aldridge who has at least 30 fantasy points in four of his last seven and seems as if his production may be about to turn the corner. ∗∗∗∗

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