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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 5, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MD - MAY 15: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts as time slips away in their loss to the Boston Celtics during game seven of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston, MD on May 15, 2017. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MD - MAY 15: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts as time slips away in their loss to the Boston Celtics during game seven of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston, MD on May 15, 2017. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 25: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on December 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 25: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on December 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL vs TOR ($11,000): Antetokounmpo was over 50 fantasy points for the first time since Dec. 19 when he dropped 57.5 fantasy points in 29 minutes on the Pacers on Wednesday. He had 47.3 fantasy points against the Raptors on Monday. He’s been reliable all season, but his recent performances are a bit worrying. Hopefully the Pacers game gave his confidence a boost and he’s back to being a consistent 50+ fantasy point performer. ***

Jimmy Butler, MIN at BOS ($9,800): The Celtics have the top defense in the league, but they are 11th against the position in their last 15 games. Furthermore, if anyone is going to put up numbers and step up against the Celtics, it will be Butler. He’s hit value in seven straight and will probably log 42+ minutes given the opponent. I like him to be at least eight points over value with a shot that he hits 50 fantasy points. *****

Kawhi Leonard, SA vs PHO ($8,100): Leonard turned in his best game of the season on Tuesday against the Knicks, contributing 49.6 fantasy points in that contest. He played 30+ minutes for the first time in that contest and will likely be over 30 minutes again. With the rust slowly coming off and his minutes increasing, grabbing Leonard while his salary is relatively low is a good idea. It helps that he’ll be playing the Suns on Friday. *****