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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 7

By Zachary Thompson

December 25, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Pablo Prigioni (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Christmas at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 25, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Pablo Prigioni (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Christmas at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) speaks to NBA official Dan Crawford after a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) speaks to NBA official Dan Crawford after a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PF

DeMarcus Cousins-Sacramento Kings (10,400): Boogie is the biggest fantasy expense on the board tonight, but given his recent run of production it’s hard to leave him off your roster.  Cousins put up back-t0-back games with over 64 fantasy points on the Kings recent two-game road trip and has scored over 30 points in three straight contests.  He did play 49 minutes just two nights ago, but he should be ready to rip the Lakers tonight who allow the third-most fantasy points to opposing centers which is where Cousins usually lines up.  Cousins will be widely owned, for sure, but his production makes him almost impossible to overcome unless you’re really certain you’ve spent wisely elsewhere. ∗∗∗∗

Paul Millsap-Atlanta Hawks (8,300): Millsap burned me and much of the DFS population with a horrible game against the Knicks on Tuesday, but he should be in a good place to bounce back against the 76ers who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing PF so far this season.  Before his Tuesday night crash, Millsap had posted 40 fantasy points in four straight games, and he’s a good pick to return to that level tonight if the Hawks can get things turned back around in Philadelphia. ∗∗∗

Nerlens Noel-Philadelphia 76ers (6,700): Whether he’s just healthy for the first time this season or enjoying having Ish Smith back at the point, Noel is definitely turning things around lately with some solid performances.  He has scored in double-digits in seven straight games with at least 25 fantasy points in each of those seven games and over 30 fantasy points in four of his last six. He has returned to being a nightly double-double threat and usually chips in good defensive numbers as well. ∗∗∗∗

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