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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 7, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 13: Russell Westbrook
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 13: Russell Westbrook /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 23: Lonzo Ball No. 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 95-92. 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 23: Lonzo Ball No. 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 95-92. 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC at PHO ($11,800): The Thunder offense is clicking like few other teams in the league right now, which is good news for Westbrook’s value and bad news for the Suns. Westbrook has been at value or better in nine of his last ten. Putting up big offensive numbers have never been an issue for Westbrook. With the way the Thunder offense is going right now, he’s as reliable as they come to deliver a 50+ fantasy point night. The only concern is if this one is over by the third. *****

Lonzo Ball, LAL vs ATL ($7,800): Ball returned on Friday and delivered 28.3 fantasy points in 27 minutes against the Hornets. He was settling into a decent scoring groove prior to the injury, but his numbers were down across the board in his return. The Lakers are sliding, but Ball’s return will hopefully give them a boost. Playing the Hawks, who rank 25th against the position should be what the Lakers need to get their offense on track for at least a night. ****

Goran Dragic, MIA vs UTA ($6,800): Dragic has been at value or better in four of his last five. In the game where he missed value, he missed by just .2 fantasy points and played only 23 minutes. He didn’t fare too well against the Jazz on Nov. 10, contributing 22.9 fantasy points in that contest. I like him to be above 30 fantasy points in this one given his recent play. This game doesn’t project to be a high scoring affair, but Dragic has been a reliable play lately and puts up numbers in all categories. ***