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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 3, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Chris Paul
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Chris Paul /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gets stretched out prior to their game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gets stretched out prior to their game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC at LAL ($11,700): Westbrook has been over 70 fantasy points in each of his last two games, including a season high 78.8 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Sunday. The Thunder offense appears to be clicking right now and Westbrook is a huge reason why. He’s a triple-double threat every night. The Lakers are fourth against the position in their last 15 games, but Westbrook always gets his numbers. Wednesday night should be no different. He’s a guaranteed 60 fantasy points at this point. *****

John Wall, WAS vs NY ($8,700): Wall has been over 50 fantasy points in two of his last four games. Unfortunately, he was under 35 fantasy points in the other two. The Knicks are 26th against the position in their last 15 games and on a back-to-back. The matchup projects well for Wall, assuming the Wizards are geared up and ready to play. Wall is always a double-double threat with his ability to collect points and assists. He should be able to take advantage of a tired Knicks squad, going nicely over his 40.3 fantasy point value. ****

Chris Paul, HOU at ORL ($9,600): No James Harden means Chris Paul now has the keys to the Rockets offense. He’s not the volume shooter that Harden is, but he’s just as good of a passer and overall scorer. He’ll have a chance to ease into his new role as the Rockets are facing a weak Magic squad that ranks 27th against the position in their last 15 games. I expect Paul to put up at least 50 fantasy points in this one, with a real chance that he jumps up to 60 fantasy points. The matchup is too good, he won’t share responsibilities with Harden, and the Rockets system is perfect for fantasy. *****