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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 9

By Zachary Thompson

Dec 22, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (left) and center Andre Drummond (right) both react during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Pistons won 93-92. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (left) and center Andre Drummond (right) both react during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Pistons won 93-92. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during warmups before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during warmups before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary C

DeMarcus Cousins-Sacramento Kings (10,500): Cousins has been on an unstoppable roll lately with at least 50 fantasy points in three straight games including a pair of games with over 60 fantasy points. He fell just one rebound short of five straight double-doubles and has been carrying the Kings. He has only played one of the Kings’ three games against the Warriors due to injury, and he only played 12 minutes in that contest before being ejected.  Boogie is a volatile play, but he’ll be widely owned given his recent form.  He could continue to carry the Kings and keep tonight’s game competitive, or the game could turn into a blowout and he could end up sitting. He’s the biggest decision on tonight’s board. ∗∗∗

Andre Drummond-Detroit Pistons (8,900): Drummond could be the best anti-Boogie play tonight, but he’ll need to improve on his play from Wednesday when he only had 13 points and five boards agains the Celtics due to foul trouble. He does have eight double-doubles in his last ten games and has been able to get at least 42 fantasy points in four of his last nine games.  He’s in the perfect matchup to go off since he’s playing the Nets who allow the third-most fantasy points to opposing centers.  Earlier this season, he had 20 points, 18 rebounds, and three steals which would make him a great alternative to Cousins if he can duplicate that production tonight against Brooklyn. ∗∗∗∗

Jahlil Okafor-Philadelphia 76ers (6,200): If you don’t go with one of the big-name options, Okafor has some nice upside against the Raptors. Okafor looked good on Thursday against Atlanta scoring 21 points to go with seven boards on his way to 30.4 fantasy points. He has scored at least 20 points in two of his last three games and he averaged 24.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 1.0 assists in his two earlier meetings with Toronto. ∗∗

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