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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 8

By Zachary Thompson

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
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 /
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Jan 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PF

Tristan Thompson-Cleveland Cavaliers (4,600): Thompson continues to man the middle for the Cavs and will take on Karl-Anthony Towns tonight in Minnesota.  Thompson has scored at least nine points in four straight games and is almost always good for near double-digit rebounds.  He had an odd three-board game against the Wizards on Wednesday, but he should be back to over 20 fantasy points tonight against the Wolves.  Thompson has at least 21 fantasy points in seven of his last ten games and is playing an important role as starting center for LeBron and the Cavs at this point in the season. ∗∗∗

Jabari Parker-Milwaukee Bucks (4,600): Parker hasn’t been at full strength this season as he continues to work his way back from last year’s injury, but he has shown some good signs lately.  He has at least 18 fantasy points in four straight games while playing over 30 minutes in each of those contests and scoring in double-digits.  He still isn’t the safest play out there, but after a couple days off he should be fresh and ready to go against the Mavs tonight. ∗∗

Mirza Teletovic-Phoenix Suns (4,200): The Suns have been relying on Teletovic and his long-distance shot in their new-look rotation as injuries continue to mount.  Teletovic has at least 13 points in four straight games and has finished with at least 22 fantasy points in each of those games.  He had 35.1 fantasy points on Wednesday, and he should be out there hoisting three’s again tonight as the Suns try to beat the Heat.∗∗∗∗

Patrick Patterson-Toronto Raptors (3,600): With no major injuries at PF, there isn’t any ultra-cheap player who is going to get huge minutes tonight.  One player who has been playing pretty well lately is the Raptors’ Patrick Patterson who has at least 15 fantasy points in each of his last four games.  Unfortunately the last time he played the Wizards who he faces tonight he have -0.6 fantasy points with no points, two rebounds, and three turnovers.  He should definitely be able to improve on that number tonight, and I actually think he makes the best ultra-cheap gamble tonight at PF.∗

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