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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 18

By Zachary Thompson

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
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 /
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Jan 15, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Cavaliers won 91-77. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Cavaliers won 91-77. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

My DraftKings Daily Picks Lineups

Tonight’s top lineup

PG:

Donald Sloan-Brooklyn Nets

SG:

James Harden-Houston Rockets

SF:

LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers

PF:

Tristan Thompson-Cleveland Cavaliers

C:

Jonas Valanciunas-Toronto Raptors

G:

Matthew Dellavedova-Cleveland Cavaliers

F:

Jae Crowder-Boston Celtics

U:

Cole Aldrich-Los Angeles Clippers

Steph Lineup

PG:

Steh Curry-Golden State Warriors

SG:

J.J. Redick-Los Angeles Clippers

SF:

Jae Crowder-Boston Celtics

PF:

Dirk Nowitzki-Dallas Mavericks

C:

Jonas Valanciunas-Toronto Raptors

G:

Avery Bradley-Boston Celtics

F:

Amir Johnson-Boston Celtics

U:

Cole Aldrich-Los Angeles Clippers

Bonus Early-only (2:00 start) lineup

PG:

John Wall-Washington Wizards

SG:

Eric Gordon-New Orleans Pelicans

SF:

Al-Farouq Aminu-Portland Trail Blazers

PF:

Trey Lyles-Utah Jazz

C:

Marc Gasol-Memphis Grizzlies

G:

Mario Chalmers-Memphis Grizzlies (assuming no Conley)

F:

Kelly Oubre Jr.-Washington Wizards (assuming no Porter)

U:

Marcin Gortat-Washington Wizards

Recent Results: From January 2-16, here is how my picks did. All numbers are fantasy points per 1,000 in salary.

5-star picks (49 picks): 4.837
4-star picks (112 picks): 4.763
3-star picks (160 picks): 4.740
2-star picks (123 picks): 5.008
1-star picks (43 picks): 4.062

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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