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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 25

By Zachary Thompson

Apr 5, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) handles the ball during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) handles the ball during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PG

Derrick Rose-Chicago Bulls (5,900): Rose should have a great matchup tonight against the Heat who won’t have Goran Dragic and may not have Beno Udrih (questionable).  Even if Udrih starts, Rose should be able to put together a nice stat line if he’s aggressive early. Rose has at least 24 fantasy points in each of his last five games and had back-t0-back games with over 32 fantasy points before coming down a bit against the Cavs on the second half of a back-to-back. I think he’s a good pick to get over 30 fantasy points tonight and will end up being a good midrange value option if you can’t spend big. ∗∗∗∗

Emmanuel Mudiay-Denver Nuggets (5,800): Mudiay has become a regular on my DraftKings daily picks since returning from his ankle injury.  He missed 14 games in December and early January, but he has at least 25 fantasy points in six of his seven games back.  He has been extremely consistent in his last three games with 28.75, 30.25, and 31.5 fantasy points, and he’d be a solid value at that production level tonight as well. He’ll be hosting Jeff Teague and the Hawks in what should be a high-scoring contest in the Mile High City. ∗∗∗∗∗

Dennis Schroder-Atlanta Hawks (5,200): Schroder will be taking on Mudiay and the Nuggets who have allowed more fantasy points to opposing PG in their last five games than any other team in the NBA. The German point guard is closing the gap on Jeff Teague and has been closing games out lately for Atlanta.  He has at least 30 fantasy points in two of his last five games, but as long as he’s still coming off the bench he’s a high-risk option. ∗∗

Norris Cole-New Orleans Pelicans (4,900): Cole has been starting alongside Tyreke Evans in the backcourt for he Pelicans since Eric Gordon’s injury.  He has posted 32 and 22.25 fantasy points in those two games doing a little big of everything to help the Pelicans who are starting to gather some momentum after a horrible start.  Cole will be in good matchup against the Rockets, and I think he’ll definitely be worth this price as long as he holds the starting job. If starting-∗∗∗ if not starting-∗

Patrick Beverley-Houston Rockets (4,000): Beverley made a triumphant return to the Rockets’ starting lineup yesterday against the Mavericks playing 31 minutes and finishing with seven points, nine rebounds, and four assists for a solid total of 26.25 fantasy points. He has played well when healthy lately, and as long as he didn’t suffer a setback he’s a solid cheap play tonight against Cole, Holiday and the Pelicans. ∗∗∗

Leandro Barbosa-Golden State Warriors (3,100): Barbosa has returned to being an important part of the Warriors second unit, and he’s another cheap option to consider if you have to dig all the way down to the bottom of the fantasy PG options.  Barbosa has played at least 16 minutes in three of his last five games, and is a cheap flier to check out tonight if you decide to go ultra cheap at a guard spot tonight.  He has 12 and 13 points in the Warriors last two games and is finding his shot and his rhythm while playing meaningful minutes in close games for Golden State. ∗

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