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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 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value SG

Wesley Matthews-Dallas Mavericks (5,100): The Mavs gave Matthews and many of their starters the night off on Wednesday, but there is no injury to be worried about in Matthews’ case.  He played 43 minutes the night before his off-day scoring 20 points and 34.75 fantasy points against the Kings.  Matthews has double-digit scoring in each of his last eight games and has over 20 fantasy points in seven straight contests. He and the Mavs visit Milwaukee tonight to face the Bucks who have allowed the second-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing SG over their last five games.  ∗∗∗

J.R. Smith-Cleveland Cavaliers (4,800): Smith has found his shot lately with at least 17 points three of his last five games including 24 and 25 points in his last two games.  He had a very nice 38.75 fantasy points on Wednesday in Washington and will look to continue his run of success tonight against the T-Wolves. Smith is a little risky since he’s the fourth-best scoring option on the floor alongside the Cavs’ big three, but he’s been getting the job done lately, so he’s definitely worth considering. ∗∗

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns (4,700): Booker is a much bigger risk than Allen, but he has a ton more upside as well.  He had started five games after Eric Bledsoe’s season-ending injury but came off the bench on Wednesday in the Suns win over Charlotte.  He still managed to pile up fantasy points in a hurry scoring 17 points to go with ten boards, two assists, and a steal.  He could re-enter the starting lineup tonight since Ronnie Price who started in his place is questionable. He’s a roll of the dice, but I love the upside he has flashed.  He has 33 fantasy points or more in two of his last three games, and he’s a solid gamble at SG tonight. ∗∗∗

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