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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 24

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 4, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won 109-99. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won 109-99. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook-Oklahoma City Thunder (10,600): Westbrook had just 40.5 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Friday, and will look to bounce back to his production of 55+ fantasy points which he had in his two previous games.  Westbrook is in a great matchup to do just that this afternoon against the Nets that allow the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing PG, but there is definitely a risk of a blowout which is why I’m hesitant to invest heavily in him today.  ∗∗

Chris Paul-Los Angeles Clippers (9,700): The reason I’m a little hesitant on Paul isn’t the chance of a blowout, but instead I don’t love his matchup against the Raptors who allow the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing PG.  Paul has been hot enough to overlook that matchup, though, as he’s carried LA in the absence of Blake Griffin.  Paul has at least 45 fantasy points in eight of his last nine games and has four games of 50+ fantasy points during that span.  When he faced Toronto earlier this season, he had a double-double of 13 points and 11 assists, and I expect this game to be a fun, close, and competitive one, so go ahead and give CP3 a look tonight and hope he can overcome his matchup with Kyle Lowry. ∗∗∗

Isaiah Thomas-Boston Celtics (7,800): Thomas has been a rock-solid and steady contributor almost the whole season for Boston.  He has at least 19 points in each of his last eight games and adds enough rebounds and assists to be over 34 fantasy points in seven of those eight games.  His minutes are less certain now that Marcus Smart is back to full health.  However, Thomas is a solid and steady option which is always a good to get on your team especially with the other question marks in the PG pool today. ∗∗∗∗ 

Deron Williams-Dallas Mavericks (6,200): Williams had 22 points and five assists on Friday against Westbrook and the Thunder to finish with 36 fantasy points given him at least 36 fantasy points in four of his last six.   He should be able to find success again tonight against the Rockets who are hoping to get Patrick Beverley back, but the team defense is definitely sometimes absent in Houston which should let Williams find space to work. ∗∗

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