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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 23

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 22, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton (22) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) try to control the ball during the first half against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton (22) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) try to control the ball during the first half against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) dribbles on a fast break as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) defends at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) dribbles on a fast break as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) defends at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

My DraftKings Daily Picks Lineup

Balanced attack

PG:

Rajon Rondo-Sacramento Kings

SG:

Monta Ellis-Indiana Pacers

SF:

Kent Bazemore-Atlanta Hawks

PF:

Julius Randle-Los Angeles Lakers

C:

Myles Turner-Indiana Pacers

G:

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns

F:

Kevin Love-Cleveland Cavaliers

U:

Greg Monroe-Milwaukee Bucks

Stars, Sleepers & Suns

PG:

Mike Conley-Memphis Grizzlies

SG:

Khris Middleton-Milwaukee Bucks

SF:

LeBron James-Cleveland Cavaliers

PF:

Anthony Davis-New Orleans Pelicans

C:

Willie Cauley-Stein-Sacramento Kings

G:

Archie Goodwin-Phoenix Suns

F:

Shabazz Muhammad-Minnesota Timberwolves

U:

Myles Turner-Indiana Pacers

LINUPE UPDATED at 6:00 with injury news. Upgrade for Bazemore and Randle. Downgrade for Warren with Tucker probable.

Lineup Notes: My stars & sleepers lineup is higher risk and designed for tournament play or top-3 competitions since its high-risk, high-reward. My more balanced attack is designed to a better balance of his and stability and makes more sense for a 50/50 league.  I use both lineups for both tournament and 50/50 or H2H, but hopefully that can help you get the right team for the right way you want to play tonight.

Recent Results: From January 2-20, here is how my picks did. All numbers are fantasy points per 1,000 in salary.

5-star picks (60 picks): 4.900
4-star picks (144 picks): 4.806
3-star picks (193 picks): 4.831
2-star picks (154 picks): 4.904
1-star picks (44 picks): 3.942

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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