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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 6, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 20: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on December 20, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Kyrie Irving, BOS at BKN ($8,400): Irving has been over 40 fantasy points in three of his last four games. He’s coming off a strong performance against the Timberwolves and now has another good matchup against the Nets. Brooklyn ranks 29th against the position in their last 15 games. The Celtics are on a back-to-back, but Irving has hit value in four of six back-to-back games this season. Given the matchup, I’m not too concerned about him. He should have another 40 fantasy point game on Saturday. ****

Chris Paul, HOU at DET ($10,000): Paul had 50.25 fantasy points against the Warriors on Thursday. He’s been inconsistent as a scorer, but he’s always good for 9-plus assists in the Rockets system, especially without James Harden. As long as Harden is out, Paul is going to get every opportunity to succeed. With the Pistons on a back-to-back and looking like a wreck in recent games, Paul should be up for another 50 fantasy point night. *****

Kris Dunn, CHI at IND ($7,100): Dunn had a season high 56 fantasy points on Friday against the Mavericks and is averaging 34.8 fantasy points in two games against the Pacers this season. Victor Oladipo may return in this one. If he does, the Pacers overall defense should be improved, but Dunn is hot right now and has had success against the Pacers thus far this season. He’s been at value or better in six of eight back-to-back games this year, which is a good sign for his value on Saturday. ****