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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 31

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) dunks in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 117-87. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) dunks in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 117-87. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) drives a loose ball during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 102-84. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) drives a loose ball during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 102-84. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value SG

Arron Afflalo-New York Knicks (5,100): The Knicks will have to try to keep up with the high-flying Warriors at MSG tonight, so Afflalo will need to continue his recent run of solid production.  Afflalo has at east 17 points in each of the Knicks’ last three games with over 23 fantasy points in each of those three contests.  He will definitely be part of the Knicks best defensive lineup against the small-ball Warriors, so look for Afflalo to get heavy playing time tonight and contribute a solid line even if he doesn’t play the last few minutes of the game since it may already be decided. ∗∗∗

Devin Booker-Phoenix Suns (5,000): It’s been a breakout January for the 19-year-old Booker who has stepped into a huge role for the Suns due to all their injuries.  Booker has at least 24 fantasy points in each of his last three games and in five of his last six.  He had 21 points and three assists against the Knicks in just 27 minutes, but he should be back to his full workload tonight against the Mavericks.  Booker is one of the better midrange plays on the board tonight and has the potential to carry his team’s offense. ∗∗∗∗

Zach LaVine-Minnesota Timberwolves (4,600): LaVine is another young player getting plenty of time lately, and has been able to put up great numbers with Kevin Martin has been sidelined. In his last three games, LaVine has shot 70% from the floor and scored 21, 35, and 19 points totaling 35.8, 40.9, and 21.7 fantasy points. Tonight against the Blazers, he will be lined up for another good game if KMart is still sidelined. No Martin-∗∗∗∗ With Martin-∗∗

Langston Galloway-New York Knicks (4,500): Galloway has started the last two games for the Knicks with Jose Calderon out and he has played extremely well in his expanded role.  I think Galloway is the better option of the two especially tonight against the Warriors.  Galloway has over 34 fantasy points in two of his last three games and over 23 in all three of those contests.  If he plays over 28 minutes again tonight, I like him to produce a balanced line with enough points to make him one of the best fantasy value plays of the day. No Calderon-∗∗∗∗∗ With Calderon-∗∗

Jordan McRae-Phoenix Suns (3,500): Badly in need of backcourt depth, the Suns just signed McRae from the D-League after he put up an impressive 61 points for the Delaware 87ers (yes, that’s a real team). He played 25 minutes in his Phoenix debut with 12 points, four assists, two boards, and a steal against the Knicks for a solid 20.4 fantasy points. If he gets over 20 minutes again tonight, McRae could be a solid flier to take a look at. ∗

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