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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 21

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) celebrates after a basket by forward Dante Cunningham (not pictured) during the second half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) celebrates after a basket by forward Dante Cunningham (not pictured) during the second half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrate during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Rockers 140-132 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrate during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Rockers 140-132 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PG

Chris Paul-Los Angeles Clippers (9,800): With no Curry, Wall, or Westbrook, CP3 gets the rare chance to be the most expensive option at PG tonight.  Paul had 62.2 fantasy points on Monday in the Clippers last game on 28 points, 12 assists, and six steals.  He has at least 44 fantasy points in five of his last six games, and he should be in a place to succeed tonight on the road in Cleveland.  The Cavs have Kyrie Irving back as their starter, but his defense isn’t exactly why they pay him the big bucks, so look for Paul to continue to find success. The only reason he’s risky is his cost–he’ll have to do a lot to return value at this price point. ∗∗

Rajon Rondo-Sacramento Kings (8,100): Rondo was a five-star play for me last night and he finished with a very solid 11 points, five rebounds, and 17 assists. He had 39.5 fantasy points against LA, but he’ll be in a m much tougher matchup tonight as he leads the Kings against the Hawks.  Sacramento picked up nice wins in LA, and coming home they’ll face a Hawks team on the road for the second night in a row after knocking off Portland last night.  I think Atlanta may be dealing with some fatigue and that Rondo makes a good but not great play tonight. ∗∗∗

Jrue Holiday-New Orleans Pelicans (6,600): Holiday is listed as a starter for the Pelicans after the injury to Eric Gordon opened up a spot at the two-guard.  He and Tyreke Evans will likely share ball-handling responsibilities but Evans knee is still giving him issues so Holiday should get plenty of work.  He has been playing well lately with at least 30 fantasy points in six of his last nine games and at least 33 fantasy points in each of his last three games.  Tonight, the Pelicans host the Pistons who just played the Rockets last night, so Holiday should be able to take advantage of some tired legs on the Detroit side.  His new role as a starter and his recent form make him one of the best plays of the day.∗∗∗∗∗

Mike Conley-Memphis Grizzlies (6,600): Conley returned from a six-game layoff on Monday against the Pelicans and quickly made his presence felt with 15 points and ten assists in just 27 minutes to total 31.2 fantasy points. He should be in a good place to succeed again tonight as the Grizz travel to Denver where they’ll face the Nuggets who are the fifth-worst team in the NBA defending opposing PG. Conley didn’t seem limited by the injury and should be a full go for tonight. ∗∗∗∗

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