DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 8

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; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) fouls Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) in the first quarter at Target Center. The Nuggets win 78-74. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SF

Paul George-Indiana Pacers (9,100): George cooled off a little against the Magic on Wednesday with “just” 20 points, seven boards and three assists for a total of 35.25 fantasy points. He had been on a run of three straight games with over 30 points and over 49 fantasy points prior to that outing. Tonight as he and the Pacers head to the Big Easy to take on the Pelicans, I think he’ll be back to his elite level production. He is a pricey investment at over 9K, but the other big-ticket forward have bigger concerns facing them that make me think George is the best way to go from the group of five stars over 7.5K. ∗∗∗

Danilo Gallinari-Denver Nuggets (7,100): Gallinari has been playing well since returning from an ankle injury and has over 20 points and over 32 fantasy points in each of his three games back. He had 20 points, seven boards, and four assists against Minnesota on Wednesday as the Nuggets snapped a six-game losing skid. He’ll look to help them gather some momentum tonight as they face the Grizzlies for the first time this season. ∗∗∗

Otto Porter Jr.-Washington Wizards (5,900): Porter has the potential to go off on any given night, and the Wizards will need him to contribute alongside John Wall if they hope to avenge their loss last week to Toronto. Porter had 20 points, nine boards, and two assists in that contest to finish with 34.75 fantasy points. He has at least 28 fantasy points in four of his last five games and is a very solid value option at just under 6K for as long as Brad Beal is out making him the second option in the Wizards attack. ∗∗

Chandler Parsons-Dallas Mavericks (5,800): Parsons is back to his full workload after minutes restrictions held him back early in the year. He was the only Mavericks starter to play the second game of their back-t0-back earlier this week and he led the team to a win in New Orleans with 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for a total or 39 fantasy points. He won’t play quite the same role in the offense with the starters back, but he has at least 25 fantasy points in five of his last ten games, so he’s clearly starting to find his stride. He’s also in a good matchup tonight against the Bucks who allow the fourth-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing SF.∗∗∗

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