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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 16

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) shoots a free throw against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Raptors won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) shoots a free throw against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Raptors won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) shoots a free throw against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Raptors won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) shoots a free throw against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Raptors won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

My FanDuel Daily Picks Lineups

Time for Boogie!

PG:

Ishmael Smith-Philadelphia 76ers

PG:

Mario Chalmers-Memphis Grizzlies

SG:

Avery Bradley-Boston Celtics

SG:

Louis Williams-Los Angeles Lakers

SF:

Rudy Gay-Sacramento Kings

SF:

Robert Covington-Philadelphia 76ers

PF:

Zach Randolph-Memphis Grizzlis

PF:

Thaddeus Young-Brooklyn Nets

C:

DeMarcus Cousins-Sacramento Kings

Big Backcourt

PG:

Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers

PG:

Chris Paul-Los Angeles Clippers

SG:

Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks

SG:

Joe Johnson-Brooklyn Nets

SF:

Gordon Hayward-Utah Jazz

SF:

Khris Middleton-Milwaukee Bucks

PF:

Trey Lyles-Utah Jazz

PF:

Derrick Williams-New York Knicks (pending availability)

C:

Amir Johnson-Boston Celtics (Aldrich if $ needed for Williams switch)

Recent Results: From January 2-15, here is how my picks did. All numbers are fantasy points per 1,000 in salary.

5-star picks (36 picks): 4.398
4-star picks (100 picks): 4.608
3-star picks (159 picks): 4.381
2-star picks (122 picks): 4.600
1-star picks (36 picks): 3.734

Explanation of the stars after each pick:  Each one of my picks is ranked for the day on a scale of one to five stars. The more stars that a pick receives represents the more confident I am in that selection. Picks that I give five stars (∗∗∗∗∗) are players that you almost have to own and I have no reservations about owning at their price.  Players that get four stars (∗∗∗∗) are players that I think are strong picks to build your roster around.  Three-star players (∗∗∗) are middle-of-the-road solid picks who are fairly reliable to produce a good game. Picks receiving two stars (∗∗) are high-risk, high-reward players who do offer enough upside to be in my picks, but also have a significant risk factor that makes them dangerous.  One star (∗) players are picks that are the best option around that price point, but who I don’t think are great options.  I would take any one-star player over any option not in my picks, but they aren’t picks I would build my roster around.

If you have any feedback on the new star system or any other formatting changes that would be helpful to you, feel free to reach out on Twitter or in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

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