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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 14, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) dribbles as Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson 93) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Detroit 103-101. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) dribbles as Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson 93) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Detroit 103-101. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PG

Mario Chalmers-Memphis Grizzlies (5,600): The Grizzlies acquired Chalmers from the Heat for backcourt depth, and he has been pressed into service lately with Mike Conley out with an Achilles’ issue.  Conley is doubtful for tonight, so Chalmers will likely draw another start as the Grizz host the Knicks. Chalmers hit the game-winning shot on Thursday to power Memphis past Detroit while finishing with 25 points, eight assists, and four steals for 45.6 fantasy points. He has at least 29 fantasy points in each of his last three game and in four of his five games starting.  He has played 39 minutes in those four of his last five, and he should be set up for a heavy workload and a good stat line again tonight. ∗∗∗∗∗

Dennis Schroder-Atlanta Hawks (4,900): Schroder produced solid numbers when he was on the floor last night but only played 19 minutes in the Hawks OT loss.  He had 16 points, five boards, and an assist, but his uncertain spot in Atlanta’s rotation holds him back from being a better fantasy option.  If Jeff Teague’s ankle flares up or Atlanta tries to steal him some rest, Schroder would be a great play agains Brooklyn tonight, but with Teague dominating the minutes at PG there is only so much Schroder can do in limited time. ∗

Ramon Sessions-Washington Wizards (4,400): Sessions had another solid game last night with 10 points, five assists, and two steals for a total of 24.1 fantasy points. He has at least 22 fantasy points i three straight and seven of his last ten games, and he should get a few more minutes than usual tonight with Brad Beal likely sitting out the second half of the Wizards back-t0-back. ∗∗

Donald Sloan-Brooklyn Nets(3,700): Sloan is one of the cheapest starting PG available tonight, but he seems to have secured the job over Shane Larkin who was expected to get all the time at the point after the injury to Jarrett Jack.  Sloan has stepped up, though, with two games of over 29 fantasy points in his last four including his best game of the year last night when he had 15 points, nine assists, and nine rebounds against the Blazers.  He is so cheap that even a mediocre outing is a solid value play, so give him a look if you have to go cheap tonight as he and the Nets take on the Hawks.∗∗∗∗

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