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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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January 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value SG

Avery Bradley-Boston Celtics (5,200): Bradley has come back off his hip injury and played 38, 38, and 41 minutes for Boston as he clearly monopolizes the time at SG in coach Brad Stevens’ rotation.  Bradley had his best fantasy output in those three games on Wednesday chipping in 11 points and six assists against the Pacers for a solid 26.26 fantasy points. Tonight, he should be able to get that many fantasy points again if he gets his usual workload against the Suns who allow the eight-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing SG and have allowed the fifth-most over their last five games. ∗∗∗∗

J.R. Smith-Cleveland Cavaliers (5,000): Smith has continued to contribute for the Cavs even with Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert back and playing regular minutes for Cleveland.  Smith has played at least 30 minutes in five of his last six games and has at least ten points in each of those six games.  He hasn’t added a ton of non-scoring stats, but he has at least 21 fantasy points in each of the six contests with three games over 33 fantasy points. Tonight, he’s in a good matchup to succeed since the Rockets allow the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing SG. There are rumors that LeBron could rest which would leave more of the offense for Smith, but it could also lead to a blowout. ∗∗

Gerald Green-Miami Heat (4,600): Green has had a great four-game road trip for the Heat scoring at least 13 points in each game and playing at least 33 minutes in each contest.  He has 23 fantasy points or more in each game on the trip so far and should again get plenty of playing time tonight against the Nuggets. Denver’s defense against opposing SG isn’t great, as I mentioned back in D-Wade’s analysis, so look for Green to return good value once again tonight. ∗∗∗

Tyler Johnson-Miami Heat (4,200): Johnson didn’t step into the starting lineup for the injured Goran Dragic as the Heat left him in his bench role and inserted Beno Udrih.  Udrih really struggled though, so I expect Johnson to ultimately pick up much of Dragic’s usage.  On Wednesday, Johnson ended up playing 29 minutes and finishing with 23.5 fantasy points with eight points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a blocked shot.  Tonight, he’ll be matched up against the Nuggets in Denver making him a solid option with plenty of upside at his very affordable price. ∗∗∗∗∗

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