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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball sleepers-January 31

By Cody Williams

Dec 14, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic (35) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Suns 104-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic (35) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Suns 104-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic (35) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Suns 104-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic (35) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Suns 104-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The best NBA sleepers at each position for DraftKings daily fantasy basketball on Sunday, Jan. 31

The NBA has been relatively consistent of late in regards to the number of games on a schedule for a given day with the number ranging from seven to nine over almost the entirety of the past week. Even on Sunday, when action has died down for most of the season, thing still keep rolling with seven games on the schedule for Jan. 31. This means that 14 teams will be in action and will be available for DraftKings daily fantasy basketball player to construct their winning lineups with and find the best sleepers from.

On Saturday as there was a similar slate of games in terms of the number of teams in action, there were plenty of sleepers that emerged aid the causes of high salary scorers such as James Harden and Brook Lopez. Philadelphia 76ers point guard Isaiah Canaan ($3,900) had a big game with 36.5 fantasy point. Jeff Green ($5,000) for the Memphis Grizzlies and Jordan Hill ($4,100) of the Indiana Pacers both had nice sleeper performances at the forward position on Saturday as well, putting up 40 and 45.75 fantasy points in DraftKings scoring, respectively. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic ($4,900) continued his production as well with 43.25 fantasy points.

The action on Sunday gets started with a featured afternoon game as the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers square off with a 3:30 p.m. ET start. That will be followed by two games at 6 p.m. ET—Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat and Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic. The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks take the court at 7 p.m. ET, followed shortly after by the Golden State Warriors taking on the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET. At 9 p.m. ET it’ll be the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Portland Trail Blazers before the night is capped off with the Charlotte Hornets going cross-country to play the Los Angeles Lakers.

As always, stay in touch with the FanSided fantasy basketball hub for all the DFS advice you need. There is advice for DraftKings and FanDuel that includes the best high salary plays, the best values, and obviously the best sleepers. Season-long fantasy basketball advice is also available on the hub for those who are in need of it.

With that out of the way, time for sleepers. These are the best NBA sleepers at each position for DraftKings daily fantasy basketball on Sunday, Jan. 31.

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