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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 21

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) dribbles as New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) defends at FedExForum. Memphis defeated New Orleans 101-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) dribbles as New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) defends at FedExForum. Memphis defeated New Orleans 101-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the 1st half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the 1st half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PF

DeMarcus Cousins-Sacramento Kings (10,700): 2016 has been a great year of Boogie so far.Cousins has been crushing it this month averaging 31.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 steals.  He has only finished with less than 50 fantasy points in two of his last nine games and has posted over 60 in four of his last eight games including last night when he scored 36 points to go with 16 rebounds, three assists, a block, and a steal against the Lakers. He had 24 points and 12 rebounds when he faced the Hawks earlier this season, but since he’s at home and on such a roll, I think he’s a great play if you can afford him again tonight.  ∗∗∗

Anthony Davis-New Orleans Pelicans (10,000): Unless he leaves early with an injury (which seems to be every time I play him), Davis is a very reliable fans contributor of at least 40 fantasy points with the potential for much more. He had 48.25 fantasy points in his most recent game on Tuesday with 35 points, seven rebounds, and a pair of blocks.  He’ll have to deal with the stout front line of the Pistons tonight, but even in that matchup there isn’t a much safer star to invest in as long as he plays his usual minutes and doesn’t end up logging extra time in the locker room.∗∗

Paul Millsap-Atlanta Hawks (8,200): Millsap is a unique player who can offer almost as much production as Davis when at his best although he does it in a far less conventional way.  Millsap had 23 points, two assists, two steals, and nine rebounds last night in Portland for a solid 42.25 fantasy points. He has at least 39 fantasy points in four of his last six games and six of his last ten.  The Kings allow the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing PF so as long as the game is competitive I expect another good game from Millsap.  When he faced Sacramento earlier this season, Millsap totaled 23 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and three steals in a monster stat line. ∗∗∗∗

Zach Randolph-Memphis Grizzlies (6,400): Z-Bo has been back in the starting lineup for Memphis, but he hasn’t gone crazy averaging just 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while scoring between 20-23 fantasy points in each of those contests.  He should be able to produce a good game tonight though against the Nuggets who have been beat up by opposing PF all season.  The the two teams played two weeks ago, Randolph had 24 points and six boards on his way to 39 fantasy points. His recent form in the starting lineup is a caution sign, but his upside in such a plus matchup is also undeniable. ∗∗

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