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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 13

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 8, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) posts up on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) posts up on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value C

Ian Mahinmi-Indiana Pacers (5,200): Mahinmi has at least 22 fantasy points in each of his last five games after posting ten points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals against the Suns last night.  The Celtics front court has been vulnerable to opposing centers lately and Mahinmi had 11 points and three blocks in his earlier meeting with them. He’s a relatively safe play tonight, but he does have a limited ceiling since he isn’t one of the team’s first offensive options although he does have double-digit scoring in four of his last five games.∗∗

Amir Johnson-Boston Celtics (4,900): Johnson played just 26 minutes last night against the Knicks but still had 24.2 fantasy points.  He has at least 20 fantasy points in eight of his last nine games, and as long as you don’t have to watch him try to shoot three-pointers, his final numbers have been pretty solid lately as he continues to establish himself as the starter for the C’s alongside Kelly Olynyk, Jared Sullinger, or whoever else coach Brad Stevens shuffles in next to him.  Despite the changing minutes, Johnson’s have been pretty stable lately, so he’s a solid cheap play against the Pacers tonight. ∗∗∗

Robin Lopez-New York Knicks (4,500): Lopez is another cheap play to take a look at as he faces off with his brother across town tonight.  The Nets have actually been the most generous team in the NBA to opposing centers, so look for Robin Lopez to be a good value against Brook and Brooklyn tonight.  Robin Lopez has at least nine points in six straight games for New York and has totaled at least 20 fantasy points in each of those six contests highlighted by a 37.7 fantasy point night against the Hawks to start the “New Year-New Rolo” campaign.∗∗∗∗

JaVale McGee-Dallas Mavericks (3,800): It’ll be interesting to see how the Mavs attack tonight’s game in OKC since the last time they played an OT game they sat their starters the next night.  Whether he gets expanded playing time due to resting players or just a few extra minutes with Dirk and Zaza coming off of heavy workloads, McGee is the best cheap flier at center given his recent level of production. He has at least eight points in four of his last five games with multiple blocks in three of those contests.  He had a pair of games over 20 fantasy points last week against the Kings and Pelicans, and hopefully he can carve out enough playing time again tonight to be profitable if you decide to punt this position or if the Mavs decide to give Zaza or Dirk the night off. ∗∗

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