DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 18

Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) high fives guard Kyle Lowry (7) after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Raptors won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

11 of 12

Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) secures a rebound during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Clippers win 122-117. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value C

Cole Aldrich-Los Angeles Clippers (4,200): Aldrich has been a huge boost for the Clippers while DeAndre Jordan has been out. He has scored 19 points in each of his last two games and added ten rebounds on Saturday for his first double-double of the season. He finished with 45 fantasy points in Saturday’s game and is a must-play if Jordan is out again tonight. Even if DeAndre Jordan does return, Aldrich should have earned himself a larger role as his backup especially as Jordan recovers from pneumonia which could affect his stamina in his first few games back. Aldrich is a great way to save the money you need to get stars at other spots, even though I wouldn’t be surprised if his numbers come back to earth a little bit tonight as he takes on Dwight Howard and the Rockets. ∗∗∗∗∗

Festus Ezeli-Golden State Warriors (4,200): Ezeli is getting closer to full strength after missing time with a toe injury. He played 20 and 23 minutes in the Warriors’ last two games and had an impressive 10-point, 10-rebounds, five-block performance against the Pistons in the Warriors’ loss on Saturday. He is a solid cheap play if he gets over 20 minutes tonight against Cleveland and he’s a solid affordable center option if you don’t trust Aldrich or want to go against popular opinion. ∗∗∗

Next: My Lineup

Home/Boston Celtics