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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 25

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 23, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts next to center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) after making a shot while being fouled against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts next to center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) after making a shot while being fouled against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 22, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard Shabazz Napier (13) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 120-116 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard Shabazz Napier (13) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 120-116 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary PG

Stephen Curry-Golden State Warriors (11,200): The first of the two mega-stars who cost over 11K tonight is Stephen Curry.  Curry has at least 52 fantasy points in each of his last four games and five of his last six.  He had a massive 69 fantasy points on Friday in the Warriors most recent game when he notched a triple-double with 39 points, 12 assists, and ten rebounds.  He will need to go off like that against San Antonio for the Warriors to get a win, and you’ll be counting on that if you spend this much on him tonight. He’s risky for fantasy basketball only because of his price, but watching him tonight against the Spurs will be must-see TV. ∗∗

Kemba Walker-Charlotte Hornets (9,000): Walker has been hot lately with at least 20 points in four straight games and six of his last eight.  He has dropped 40 and 52 points in two games during that stretch and has added enough peripheral production to reach 40 fantasy points in three of his last four games and four of his last seven.  Walker is always a better play at home than on the road, but since he’s on such a binge and carrying the Hornets offense almost single-handedly, he’ll make a good play against the Kings who allow the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing PG. ∗∗∗

Isaiah Thomas-Boston Celtics (8,400): Since Boston put the Sixers away early, IT2 had to play only limited minutes last night in Philly and should be well-rested for tonight’s back-to-back in DC. He had at least 33 fantasy points in four straight games and seven of eight before last night’s contests and one of those games came against the Wizards nine days ago when he had 32 points, five assists, and four rebounds against John Wall and company.  He isn’t the only true PG on the team anymore with Marcus Smart healthy, but he is still the focus of the Boston offense and should have a good game against Washington. ∗∗

Rajon Rondo-Sacramento Kings (8,300): Rondo and the Kings will try and slow down Kemba Walker in their 10:00 start, but Rondo is on his own fantasy binge with back-to-back triple-doubles in his last two games and a very solid 43 fantasy points in just 34 minutes against Indiana.  In the Kings five-game winning streak, Rondo has been playing exceptionally well with five double-doubles with at least five rebounds in each of those contests and at least 35 fantasy points in each of his last four games and in seven of his last nine. ∗∗∗

Ricky Rubio-Minnesota Timberwolves (6,800) Rubio had a huge game against Memphis on Saturday even though he only played 29 minutes finishing with 15 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and three steals for a total of 45.2 fantasy points. Rubio is extremely up-and-down lately, but he’s in a good matchup against the Cavs tonight, and he’ll look to build on his momentum from Saturday’s game.  He’s a high-risk, high-reward play.∗ 

Mike Conley-Memphis Grizzlies (6,600): Conley has played well since returning from his injury with 31.2 fantasy points, 28.6 fantasy points, and 27.4 fantasy points in his three games back.  He only played 24 minutes against Rubio and the Wolves, but he should start increasing his minutes going forward.  Tonight, he takes on Orlando  who have allowed the sixth most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PG in their last five games.  Kemba Walker went off against the Magic, and Conley has a chance to exploit those same matchups for a big game tonight.  Even if he doesn’t have a huge game, he contributes in enough categories that he is a relatively safe play tonight. ∗∗∗

Jrue Holiday-New Orleans Pelicans (6,500): Even though he isn’t starting of the Pelicans, he should get plenty of playing time as they try to manage Tyreke Evans minutes.  Holiday has at least 33 fantasy points in four of his last five games and is in a good matchup against the Rockets, but his unsure spot in the rotation makes him a little more high-risk than a player more locked in to higher minutes. ∗∗

Derrick Rose-Chicago Bulls (6,200): 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 23 fantasy points in each of his last five games and had back-t0-back games with over 30 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. ∗∗∗∗

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