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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 26

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 25, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates with forward Rudy Gay (8) after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates with forward Rudy Gay (8) after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) celebrates a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) celebrates a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value C

Robin Lopez-New York Knicks (5,000): The Knicks’ version of the Lopez twins has also been a productive option lately. He has at least 22 fantasy points in six of his last ten games and has three double-doubles in his last six games.  Tonight, he’ll take on the Thunder who his brother just beat down on Sunday. ∗∗

Alex Len-Phoenix Suns (4,700): If you don’t go with DeMarcus Cousins, Alex Len is the player I would go with as he starts tonight against the 76ers.  Only two NBA teams have allowed more fantasy points to opposing centers than the 76ers, and Len has been playing well lately with 35 minutes and over 30 fantasy points in each of his last two games.  With Markieff Morris returning, Len could lose some playing time, but the Suns would be wise to keep developing their young big man since he’s much more a part of their future than Tyson Chandler.  Hopefully Len’s minutes stay strong and he can put together another solid game at under 5K. ∗∗∗∗∗

Enes Kanter-Oklahoma City Thunder (4,700): Another sub-5K play who may be in a  spot to step up is Enes Kanter who has always been a solid offensive option although his defensive limitations have kept him coming off the bench for coach Billy Donovan. That may change tonight with Steven Adams questionable with an elbow injury.  In his absence, Kanter had eight points and ten rebounds against Brooklyn on Sunday and has at least 18 fantasy points in each of his last four games.  He isn’t locked in to playing time, but if he gets it he can be a solid option at this price. ∗∗∗

Salah Mejri-Dallas Mavericks (3,900): If you go to the opposite end of the salary spectrum from Cousins, you’ll find Salah Mejri as an intriguing option tonight against the Lakers who give up the most fantasy points to opposing centers in the NBA.  Mejri got a spot start in place of Zaza Pachulia on Sunday in Houston and finished with ten points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks for a total of 26.2 fantasy points. With Pachulia doubtful tonight, Mejri could be a steal again especially given his great matchup.  Even with Pachulia out, JaVale McGee was a DNP-CD and Dwight Powell just played five minutes.  Look for Mejri to get the playing time again tonight and be a solid value play at his super-cheap price. ∗∗∗∗

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