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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 2, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

INDEPENDENCE, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Isaiah Thomas is introduced as a Cleveland Cavalier at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 7, 2017 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
INDEPENDENCE, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Isaiah Thomas is introduced as a Cleveland Cavalier at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 7, 2017 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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Damian Lillard, POR at CLE ($8,900): As of this writing, Lillard is hopeful to return on Tuesday. However, he was hopeful to return a week ago and we saw how that went. Obviously, don’t make a decision on Lillard until something is confirmed. Should be play, he’ll at least be rested while the rest of the Trail Blazers are coming off an overtime game on Monday. I don’t trust guys coming off injuries, especially an injury that has kept Lillard out longer than anticipated. He can always explode for a big game, but he’s definitely a risk at this price. **

Kemba Walker, CHA at SAC ($8,000): The Kings are sixth against the position in their last 15 games, but their overall defense ranks last in the league. Walker is still a big time scorer who can chip in with rebounds and assists. The Hornets should have a big scoring night given the matchup. If that’s the case, there’s no doubt that Walker will play a huge role in that scoring. *****

Dennis Schroder, ATL at PHO ($7,700): Plenty of points should be scored with the Hawks meet the Suns as both teams have two of the worst defenses in the league. Schoder is not only good for around 20 points, he should have at least seven assists. He’s been over 35 fantasy points in four straight games. He needs 33.5 fantasy points to his value on Tuesday. That should not be an issue if points are as easy to come by as expected. *****