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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 26

By Zachary Thompson

Apr 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) and guard Damian Lillard (0) high five after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) and guard Damian Lillard (0) high five after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) and guard Damian Lillard (0) high five after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) and guard Damian Lillard (0) high five after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

My DraftKings Daily Picks Lineups

Built by Boogie

PG:

Ishmael Smith-Philadelphia 76ers

SG:

Dwyane Wade-Miami Heat

SF:

Chandler Parsons-Dallas Mavericks

PF:

DeMarcus Cousins-Sacramento Kings

C:

Alex Len-Phoenix Suns

F:

Justise Winslow-Miami Heat

G:

Archie Goodwin-Phoenix Suns

U:

Donald Sloan-Brooklyn Nets

LINEUP UDATED after news that Mahinmi is returning for the Pacers

Blazers backcourt

PG:

Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers

SG:

C.J. McCollum-Portland Trail Blazers

SF:

Kevin Durant-Oklahoma City Thunder

PF:

Markieff Morris-Phoenix Suns

C:

Salah Mejri-Dallas Mavericks

G:

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns

F:

Larry Nance Jr.-Los Angeles Lakers

U:

Willie Cauley-Stein-Sacramento Kings

Lineup notes: Tonight really comes down to whether you think Boogie can keep things going or not. If you spend big on him, you’ll have to save elsewhere.  If you save big money by going elsewhere at PF, you can afford a more balanced lineup like the Blazers backcourt one here.  I’d use that one in double-ups or leagues with high percentages of payouts, but I’d use the Cousins lineup for head-to-head since overcoming someone who has Boogie would be tough if Cousins goes off. For Tourney play, I am using both, but if I had to pick just one I’d choose the no-Cousins lineup because it’s risky but could pay off if he returns to earth and your sleeper pays off.

Recent Results: From January 2-24, here is how my picks did. All numbers are fantasy points per 1,000 in salary.

5-star picks (75 picks): 4.808
4-star picks (171 picks): 4.819
3-star picks (238 picks): 4.900
2-star picks (179 picks): 4.875
1-star picks (64 picks): 4.215

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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