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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 31

By Zachary Thompson

January 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac (40) moves to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac (40) moves to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 29, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) controls a ball during the second quarter in a game against the Orlando Magic at Air Canada Centre. The Orlando Magic won 114-113. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) controls a ball during the second quarter in a game against the Orlando Magic at Air Canada Centre. The Orlando Magic won 114-113. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value C

Jonas Valanciunas-Toronto Raptors (5,400): Valanciunas is in a great matchup against the Pelicans who have been beatable inside all season. He fell just one rebound short of a double-double in his last game and has at least 27 fantasy points in four of his last five games dating back to a big 16-12-2 game against the Suns when he had 43 fantasy points. He has that kind of upside against the Pelicans tonight, but he does sometimes run hot and cold.∗∗∗∗

Steven Adams-Oklahoma City Thunder (5,400): Adams will possibly get even more run than he has in the past with Enes Kanter out, but he was already so involved that Kanter’s injury really only lowers his risk a little. Adams has been underwhelming in his last two games with just 23.25 fantasy points against Dallas and 21 fantasy points against Cleveland. He did look good last Wednesday against the Pelicans with 47.75 fantasy points, and he will try to bring that kind of stat line to tonight’s game against the Spurs. San Antonio has been a bad matchups for centers all season, but his usage should be enough to make him worth a look if you have are looking for a solid mid-range play.∗∗

Joakim Noah-New York Knicks (3,500): Noah was a great play on Sunday when he ended up logging 41 minutes in the four overtimes against Atlanta. Noah ended up with 40.5 fantasy points  in that game after being held under 20 fantasy points in three straight. He’s not going to get that much run tonight against the Wizards, but he still is a flier worth a look.∗∗

Ivica Zubac-Los Angeles Lakers (3,500): If you want upside in your cheap center, though, I like the Lakers’ 19-year old big man even more than Noah. Zubac has posted back-to-back double-doubles with 12-10-2 and three blocks for 33 fantasy points against Portland and 16-10-1 for 31.5 fantasy points against Utah. After those two games on the road, he’ll come home against Denver tonight. When the teams played two weeks ago, Zubac had 11-13-1 with three blocks for a huge 37.75 fantasy points. With Julius Randle out tonight, Zubac should get plenty of time and makes a great play.∗∗∗∗

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