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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 24, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) battles for position against Toronto Raptors center Lucas Nogueira (92) and forward Terrence Ross (31) in the second half at Air Canada Centre. The Spurs won 108-106. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) is a great matchup to attack in tonight’s DraftKings daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value PF

David Lee-San Antonio Spurs (5,500): Lee continues to pick up minutes while Pau Gasol is out and has been a pretty steady contributor for the Spurs. He had 14-3-4 and 23.75 fantasy points against his former team, the Mavericks, on Sunday. He still played 26 minutes even though he came off the bench, so he should be around 25 fantasy points whether he starts or subs in against the Thunder tonight. He has at least 28 fantasy points in four of his six games since stepping into a larger role, so go ahead with him if you’re spending under 6K and are ok with a low-ceiling, low-risk play.∗∗∗

Kenneth Faried-Denver Nuggets (5,400): Faried is a really nice play tonight along with many of the rest of the Nuggets since they are taking on the Lakers. LA is giving up the most fantasy points per game in the NBA to opposing PF this season. Faried is officially probable for tonight and is expected to play through his hamstring injury. “The Manimal” wasn’t slowed by it at all on Saturday when he had 21-13-2 with two blocks and two steals against the Suns for a massive 49.75 fantasy points. He had 20-7-2 for 33.25 in his last game against LA and should get more work again tonight with no Nikola Jokic available.∗∗∗∗

Ryan Anderson-Houston Rockets (5,000): The Rockets got a big game from Anderson on Sunday when James Harden was struggling. Anderson chipped in 27-7-0 for 40.25 fantasy points while playing 35 minutes. He has at least 35 minutes in three straight games and is clearly over his bout with the flu from earlier this month. He had 22 points the last time the Rockets faced Sacramento and has over 15 points in three of his four games since returning to full strength. Anderson has a higher ceiling than David Lee, but he also brings more risk since he is so reliant on his outside shot.∗∗

Larry Nance Jr.-Los Angeles Lakers (3,300): If you need a cheap forward, dont forget about Lary Nance Jr. especially since Julius Randle has already been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Nuggets with pneumonia. Larry Nance is still just getting back up to full strength after missing 16 games with a knee injury, but he’ll be called on for more minutes tonight. Nance played 23 minutes in Utah last Thursday in the Lakers last game and had 4-7-3 for 16.25 fantasy points. He showed earlier this season he can produce when given time, so he’s the high-risk, high-reward flier I like the most at PF tonight.∗

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