FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 19

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Jan 17, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) shoots a reverse layup against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PG

Emmanuel Mudiay-Denver Nuggets (4,900): Mudiay was back in the starting lineup for Denver on Sunday against the Pacers playing a whopping 37 minutes and finishing with ten points, six assists, three steals, four rebounds, and seven turnovers. He finished with 24.8 fantasy points and has at least 23 fantasy points in three of his four games back from an ankle injury. If Jameer Nelson is again sidelined with a wrist issue, Mudiay will get plenty of playing time and is an intriguing option with upside against a Thunder team that features Russell Westbrook on offense but allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing PG. With Nelson-∗∗ No Nelson-∗∗∗∗

Tyler Johnson-Miami Heat (4,500): Johnson has at least 20 fantasy points in each of his last four games since stepping into a larger role for Miami with the injury to Goran Dragic followed by Beno Udrih also going down injured. Johnson had 16 points, six rebounds, and four assists on Sunday in a start against the Thunder, and I expect him to get the nod again tonight against the Bucks. He should get plenty of minutes tonight, and I think Miami will play well as they return home after a long, six-game West Coast trip. ∗∗∗∗

Norris Cole-New Orleans Pelicans (4,100): Cole got the start yesterday in place of Tyreke Evans and would likely step up again today if the Pelicans can’t get Tyreke back on the floor against the T-Wolves. Cole had ten points, four assists, and two steals for just 17.2 fantasy points in his start yesterday, so I like him tonight if he plays but less than Johnson and Mudiay. No Evans-∗∗ With Evans-no stars

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