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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-February 1

By Zachary Thompson

Jan 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) celebrates after making a three point shot during the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 105-103. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) celebrates after making a three point shot during the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 105-103. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is guarded by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is guarded by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value C

Zaza Pachulia-Dallas Mavericks (5,800): If you decide to go a little cheaper on your center but not go all the way into the super-cheap options, Zaza Pachulia is a good play tonight as he visits his former team in Atlanta.  Pachulia has played well in his two games back after missing three games with a leg injury. Pachulia had 16 points and 12 boards for 35.5 fantasy points in his first game back against Brooklyn and followed that with nine points and 15 boards on his way to 31.25 fantasy points last night.  He’s a solid pick to be right around 30 fantasy points again tonight although he could be extra motivated to take on his former team in Atlanta.∗∗∗∗

Myles Turner-Indiana Pacers (5,800): The 19-year old rookie had a breakout January and is a huge part of the Pacers rotation now as evidenced by his 40 minutes of playing time against Denver on Saturday.  Even though he only scored eight points in that game, he finished with 31.25 fantasy points since he had nine rebounds, four blocks, and three assists.  Turner has at least 24 fantasy points in seven straight games and has produced over 30 fantasy points in four of those seven contests.  He’s still a value at this price tonight as he and the Pacers take on the Cavs. Ian Mahinmi’s status will impact his minutes, but whether Mahinmi is in or out, Turner is still a good option. No Mahinmi-∗∗∗∗∗ With Mahinmi-∗∗∗∗

Nikola Jokic-Denver Nuggets (5,300): Jokic has been excellent lately with at least 15 points in four of his last five games and over 35 fantasy points in each of those games as a result of good rebounding and defensive numbers.  Jokic is still one of many options for the Nuggets in the middle, but the should have earned some extra run in the middle as a result of his strong recent play.  Jokic is very under-priced given his recent production, but he still isn’t a lock since Jusuf Nurkic is still lurking to steal some playing time in the coming weeks. ∗∗∗∗

Willie Cauley-Stein-Sacramento Kings (5,100): Cauley-Stein has had a roller coaster of a season and he was mostly down in his last two games playing under 20 minutes against bot the Pelicans and the Grizzlies while only managing 10.7 fantasy points and 10 fantasy points after putting up a nice run of at least 28 fantasy points in four of his previous five.  Tonight, he may get a lot more playing time with DeMarcus Cousins questionable, and if he does he’ll be in a good matchup against the Bucks who don’t have a ton of size except for Greg Monroe.  If Cousins is out, look for Cauley-Stein to pick up all the minutes he can handle and end up with a good line tonight against the Bucks. No Boogie-∗∗∗ With Boogie-∗

Aron Baynes-Detroit Pistons (3,500): Baynes could get extra playing time tonight with Ersan Ilyasova dealing with a thigh injury.  Baynes has shown he can produce when given time and has at least 20 fantasy points in five of his last nine games. ∗∗

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