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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 17

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 16, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey (24) during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 109-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey (24) during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 109-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 15, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) holds the ball while Washington Wizards guard Ramon Sessions (7) defends in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Washington Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers 118-104. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) holds the ball while Washington Wizards guard Ramon Sessions (7) defends in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Washington Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers 118-104. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SG

James Harden-Houston Rockets (9,500): Like Westbrook at PG, Harden is clearly the big name in the SG pool.  He’s coming off a bad game against the Cavs on Friday when he only managed 11 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals for just 24.5 fantasy points. He had at least 40 fantasy points in five of his previous seven games, but he’s definitely going through a bit of a “down” stretch.  Harden should be able to find his groove tonight in LA since the Lakers backcourt defense is among the worst in the league and Harden has already beat them up twice this season averaging 27.5 points, 4.5 rebounds 4.5 assists, and 2.0 steals.  He isn’t as locked in as he usually is, but he’s also a little bit cheaper than usual with the potential to go off in a good matchup tonight. ∗∗∗

Monta Ellis-Indiana Pacers (6,200): Ellis could be lined up for a bigger roll in running the offense for the Pacers tonight if George Hill is unable to join the team for their game in Denver.  Ellis should be productive at either PG or SG since Denver has trouble defending both.  Ellis had a rough game in Boston on Wednesday, but has 29 fantasy points or more in three of his last four and five of his last seven.  If he picks up assists tonight, he’ll be one of the best plays on the board. With Hill-∗∗∗ No Hill-∗∗∗∗∗

Louis Williams-Los Angeles Lakers (6,000): Williams had 20 points again last night against the Jazz but didn’t add many non-scoring numbers with just two rebounds and a steal leaving him at 21.4 fantasy points. Williams had at least 26 fantasy points in each of his previous five games, and he’ll be in a good matchup against the Rockets who allow the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing SG. ∗∗∗∗

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