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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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Dec 23, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) puts up a layup over Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets won 104-96. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) puts up a layup over Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets won 104-96. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PF

Julius Randle-Los Angeles Lakers (5,500): Randle could finally get the opportunity to start again tonight if Larry Nance isn’t available and Brandon Bass also remains sidelined.  Last night, Nance played just three minutes before leaving with a knee injury, and he is doubtful for tonight’s game.  Randle should get extra minutes as a result and could be in a place to step up against the Rockets who allow the most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF.  In each of his last four games, Randle has posted at least 20 fantasy points, and with expanded playing time he could be set up for a breakout game tonight based on the matchup.  At worst, he’s a good pick to have a double-double. ∗∗∗∗∗

Darrell Arthur-Denver Nuggets (4,300): The Nuggets have been getting plenty of playing time up front for Darrell Arthur lately due to a variety of injuries to their front line. Jusuf Nurkic has already been ruled out for tonight so there should again be minutes available against Indiana.  Arthur had 18 points on Friday against Miami for the second straight game and added eight boards and two steals for a nice total of 32.1 fantasy points. He has at least 25 fantasy points in four of his last five games and he makes a very nice cheap play again tonight at PF. ∗∗∗∗

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