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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 6

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) collide as Oladipo shoots during the third quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) collide as Oladipo shoots during the third quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

My FanDuel Daily Picks Lineups

Balanced Attack

PG:

Brandon Knight-Phoenix Suns

SG:

Evan Turner-Boston Celtics

SF:

Danilo Gallinari-Denver Nuggets

PF:

Thaddeus Young-Brooklyn Nets

C:

DeAndre Jordan-Los Angeles Clippers

G:

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns

F:

Tristan Thompson-Cleveland Cavaliers

U:

Jonas Valanciunas-Toronto Raptors

Stars & Sleepers

PG:

Russell Westbrook-Oklahoma City Thunder

SG:

Victor Oladipo-Orlando Magic

SF:

Paul George-Indiana Pacers

PF:

Kenneth Faried-Denver Nuggets

C:

Jeff Withey-Utah Jazz

G:

Patrick Mills-San Antonio Spurs

F:

Shabazz Muhammad-Minnesota Timberwolves

U:

Norris Cole-New Orleans Pelicans

Explanation of the stars after each pick:  Each one of my picks is ranked for the day on a scale of one to five stars. The more stars that a pick receives represents the more confident I am in that selection. Picks that I give five stars (∗∗∗∗∗) are players that you almost have to own and I have no reservations about owning at their price.  Players that get four stars (∗∗∗∗) are players that I think are strong picks to build your roster around.  Three-star players (∗∗∗) are middle-of-the-road solid picks who are fairly reliable to produce a good game. Picks receiving two stars (∗∗) are high-risk, high-reward players who do offer enough upside to be in my picks, but also have a significant risk factor that makes them dangerous.  One star (∗) players are picks that are the best option around that price point, but who I don’t think are great options.  I would take any one-star player over any option not in my picks, but they aren’t picks I would build my roster around.

As part of my new star-studded coverage, my plan is to track the points-per-dollar return from each of the categories in the coming month and report how many fantasy points are returned for each star-level of picks. If you have any feedback on the new star system or any other formatting changes that would be helpful to you, feel free to reach out on Twitter or in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

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