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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 8

By Zachary Thompson

Dec 26, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) stands on the court during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Grizzlies 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) stands on the court during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Grizzlies 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) pushes the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) pushes the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PG

Jordan Clarkson-Los Angeles Lakers (5,700): Even though the Lakers are playing their second game in as many nights, I like Clarkson to continue his solid fantasy production against the Thunder.  Last night he didn’t go off against Sacramento, but he did finish with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists on his way to 27.25 fantasy points. He has at least 25 fantasy points in six straight games now and is a multi-category producer who should get you some numbers in the late game.  Clarkson will be taking on Russell Westbrook and the Thunder who have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PG. ∗∗∗∗

Goran Dragic-Miami Heat (5,700): Dragic has been outspoken against his former team, and he’ll get his first chance to return to Phoenix since the Suns traded him to Miami last season. Dragic has faced the Suns once and was on fire before leaving with back spasms calling the win his new teammates gave him a “birthday present” due to his animosity toward his former team.  He’ll be ready to take it to Phoenix tonight in what should be a great matchup for him anyways since the Suns allow the second-most fantasy points to opposing PG.  Dragic didn’t have a great game on Wednesday with only 13 fantasy points against the Knicks.  He did manage to score in double figures for the fifth straight game, but only had one assist in 34 minutes.  Before Wednesday night’s downer, Dragic had five straight games of at least 20 fantasy points including four games over 25 fantasy points. Against his former team in such a great matchup, I love Dragic as a sub-6K play tonight. ∗∗∗∗∗

Mario Chalmers-Memphis Grizzlies (4,900): Another really good play tonight even though he is very affordable is former-Miami point guard Mario Chalmers. Chalmers will likely start for Memphis tonight since Mike Conley is doubtful as the Grizzlies host the Nuggets who allow the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing PG.  Chalmers played 39 minutes in his start on Wednesday night totaling 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds against the Thunder for an impressive 52 fantasy points. Since the Grizzlies don’t have many other options at point guard and he’s in a great matchup tonight, Chalmers is set up for another monster night and the only drawback is that he will be a very popular choice in most formats tonight. ∗∗∗∗∗

Shane Larkin-Brooklyn Nets (4,700): If you want to go against popular opinion and look for a less heralded starter at PG tonight, check out the Nets Shane Larkin who looked much better in his second game starting in place of the injured Jarrett Jack than he id in his first start.  On Monday he only managed 8.5 fantasy points against Boston, but he did come back with a stronger game on Wednesday with 27.25 fantasy points on nine points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Larkin has shown the ability to light up the scoreboard when he’s at his best and can contribute solid peripherals as well.  He’ll have the ball in his hands a bunch tonight as the Nets host Orlando, so he is worth a look if you can’t afford Chalmers or want to try swimming upstream. ∗∗

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