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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 16

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 4, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Boston Celtics won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Boston Celtics won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton (22) shoots after being fouled by Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton (22) shoots after being fouled by Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SG

Khris Middleton-Milwaukee Bucks (6,800): Middleton has become a staple of my DraftKings daily picks making a appearance on this slide almost every game.  He scored 26 points last night against the Hawks adding three steals, three assists, and four rebounds for a total of 40.5 fantasy points. He has at least 37 fantasy points in five of his last six games making him a good value again tonight as the Bucks face the Hornets.  Charlotte has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing SG this season, so Middleton should be a productive option again tonight as long as last night’s workload doesn’t catch up with him.  Playing big minutes isn’t anything new for Middleton as he has played at least 38 minutes in each of Milwaukee’s last six games. In their  back-to-back earlier this week, Middleton played 41 and 42 minutes and then followed that with his 46 last night.  Fatigue is a real concern, but he’s definitely in the zone right now. ∗∗

Louis Williams-Los Angeles Lakers (6,400): Williams has been scorching hot lately with 37 fantasy points or more in six of his last eight contests.  He did come back to earth a bit against the Warriors but still managed 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists.  Williams has been the Lakers’ best offensive option lately and has mixed in some solid non-scoring numbers to boost his fantasy value even further.  When he and LA faced tonight’s opponent, Utah, earlier this week, Williams had 18 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for a solid 38.5 fantasy points. Williams has the potential to explode any time he takes the floor and is getting plenty of shots and chances to create.  Look for him to be good option tonight regardless of Kobe’s status, but if Kobe is out he’ll have an even clearer path to all the shots he wants.  With Kobe-∗∗∗ Without Kobe-∗∗∗∗

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