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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 15

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 9, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) shoots during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) shoots during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives toward the net during the fourth quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won the game 115-111 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives toward the net during the fourth quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Chicago Bulls won the game 115-111 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SG

Jimmy Butler-Chicago Bulls (8,700): Butler was nothing short of phenomenal last night scoring 53 points and adding ten boards, sis assists, and there steals for a massive 81 fantasy points. He has at least 41 fantasy points in each of his last eight games with four games with over 50 fantasy points. He and the Bulls play the second half of their back-t0-back at home tonight against Dallas.  Both Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol are expected to return and help lift the scoring load.  After all the energy he put out last night to single-handedly carry the team, I expect him to let his teammates do much of the heavy lifting tonight.  There’s no arguing with his current form, but I do see him slowing down a little tonight although he still deserves consideration. ∗

Khris Middleton-Milwaukee Bucks (6,900): Recently, Middlton has been a  regularly recurring option in my DraftKings daily picks since I think he is underpriced and offers a ton of upside.  Middleton has been tearing things up for Milwaukee with at least 37 fantasy points in four of his last five games while averaging 22.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. He has played at least 38 minutes in each of those five games and should be in for plenty of floor time again tonight as the Bucks take on the Hawks whose perimeter defense has been pretty average so far this season. ∗∗∗∗∗

Monta Ellis-Indiana Pacers (6,200): Ellis struggled against Avery Bradley and the Celtics on Wednesday shooting just 6-16 from the field and 0-5 from deep. He finished with just 18.75 fantasy points, but he’ll be looking to bounce back tonight at home in a good matchup against the Wizards. Before Wednesday’s woes, Ellis had 30 or more fantasy points in four of his five previous games and has been picking up a good number of assists in the Pacers up-tempo attack. He should be able to bounce back with a good game at home tonight. ∗∗∗

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