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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 18

By Zachary Thompson

January 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) scores a basket against Miami Heat during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Cole Aldrich (45) scores a basket against Miami Heat during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) reacts after scoring during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) reacts after scoring during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PF

Draymond Green-Golden State Warriors (9,400): Green has struggled in his last two games since returning from his “maintenance day” last Wednesday against the Nuggets.  He has been held under 30 fantasy points in each of his two games back and has single-digit points, rebounds, and assists in both of those contests.  Tonight, he will look to turn things back around in a matchup he dominated back on Christmas Day with 22 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks. Green definitely has the potential to go off against the Cavs, but he just doesn’t look fully healthy to me and I’m hesitant to drop big money on Draymond tonight as a result despite his undeniable upside. ∗∗

Dirk Nowitzki-Dallas Mavericks (7,100): Dirk struggled last night in San Antonio against the Spurs excellent home defense.  He only managed 13.5 fantasy points in 24 minutes finishing with four points, five rebounds, and three assists.  The limited playing time means he should be relatively fresh for tonight’s game against Boston who has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing PF on the season and the most of any team in the NBA over their last five games.  Dirk had put up six straight games of 30+ fantasy points before yesterday’s letdown, and as the Mavs return home, I think he’ll bounce back in what is a good matchup for the Dallas veteran. ∗∗∗∗

Thaddeus Young-Brooklyn Nets (6,900): Young didn’t have a double-double against the Hawks on Saturday but he did lead the team with 18 points and added seven rebounds to get to 31.4 fantasy points. He can definitely pile up numbers when he’s on his game and is a nightly double-double threat.  The Raptors were able to keep him to just 11 points and seven rebounds the first time this teams met, but Toronto has struggled with opposing PF at times this season.  Young is a solid play for tonight although I like Dirk’s matchup and upside a little better. ∗∗∗

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