FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 8

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January 5, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Brown (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SG

DeMar DeRozan-Toronto Raptors (8,000): DeRozan has had a few down games lately, but he makes my list tonight based on what he did when the Raptors faced the Wizards last week. In that game, DeRozan gashed the Wizards for 34 points, six rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and two steals to finish with a massive 53.7 fantasy points. He has failed to reach even 35 fantasy points in his four games since, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see him rise to the occasion again tonight as the Raptors look to knock of the Wizards again. He’s high-risk, but it’s easy to see his upside in tonight’s matchup. ∗∗

Klay Thompson-Golden State Warriors (7,800): The MVP is expected to suit up for the Warriors as Steph Curry continues to play through a shin injury, but recently its been Klay Thompson and Draymond Green who have kept the Warriors juggernaut rolling. Thompson has at least 40 fantasy points in four straight games and poured in 36 points in 34 minutes against LA on Tuesday in the Warriors’ most recent contest. Thompson has at least 26 points in each of his last four, and he’s a solid play again tonight at under 8K especially since he’ll be taking on the Blazers who allow the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing SG. ∗∗∗∗

Monta Ellis-Indiana Pacers (6,200): Ellis has put up back-to-back games with over 33 fantasy points and has at least 25 fantasy points in six of his last eight games. He isn’t quite producing at the level he was in Dallas, but he does have double-digit scoring in eight straight and seems to be setting into a rhythm in the Indiana offense. Tonight, he’s in a solid matchup against the Pelicans who allow the second-most fantasy points to opposing SG making him a good play to consider if you’re spending in the low 6K price range. ∗∗∗

Victor Oladipo-Orlando Magic (6,000): It looks like Oladipo is back in the starting lineup to stay, but getting a confirmation before rosters lock in tonight would be nice. After coming off the bench for an extended period of time, Oladipo has started the last two games for the Magic in place of Elfrid Payton and put up 35.9 and 31.5 fantasy points in those two outings. On Wednesday, he played a massive 41 minutes finishing with 20 points, five boards, and three assists. Whether he starts at the point again in place of Payton or alongside Payton, Oladipo is on the rise and well on his way to returning to the multi-category producer he was last season. If confirmed starting-∗∗∗∗∗ No confirmation of playing time-∗∗∗

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