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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 5

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) moves around Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) at the Air Canada Centre. Chicago defeated Toronto 115-113. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) moves around Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) at the Air Canada Centre. Chicago defeated Toronto 115-113. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PG

Darren Collison-Sacramento Kings (5,400): Collison’s role alongside Rajon Rondo can be inconsistent at times, but he has scored at least ten points in each of his last ten games and has at least 25 fantasy points in five of his last seven.  He only had 17 fantasy points last night in OKC on 14 points and four assists, but his consistent numbers before last night make him an option worth a look if you have to spend between 5K and 6K. ∗∗ UPDATE: With Rondo out for tonight, look for Collison to run the offense and he is now a three-star play against the Mavs.

Jose Juan Barea-Dallas Mavericks (4,600): Barea stepped in for Deron Williams at the end of December with some huge games, and he has continued to produce solid games even after D-Will returned.  With Williams departing Saturday’s contest early with a hamstring injury, Barea could be lined up for more playing time once again tonight as the Mavs take on the Kings who allow the third-most fantasy points to opposing PG. Barea has at least 28 fantasy points in four of his last six games and is expected to continue to start at the point while Williams gets back to full strength.  With Williams’ Saturday setback, Barea should be almost a lock for 30 minutes tonight and be a great value play. If Williams is ruled out at shootaround this morning, Barea is a must-play. With Williams-∗∗∗∗, Without Williams-∗∗∗∗∗

Aaron Brooks-Chicago Bulls (4,000): Brooks has been getting good minutes while Derrick Rose has been sidelined and had a few big games last week before coming back to earth in the New Year.  He can definitely fill it up when his shot is dropping, but he’s high-risk since his minutes can fluctuate and his non-scoring stats are inconsistent. ∗

Shelvin Mack-Atlanta Hawks (3,500): For reasons not fully explained Mack has passed Dennis Schroder as the primary backup for the Hawks.  Mack got some extra run on Sunday against the Knicks and was productive with 17.7 fantasy points in 27 minutes on 10 points and five assists.  His new role could evaporate at any point, but for now he’s a cheap punt play worth considering if you have to go ultra-cheap at PG. ∗∗

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