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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 06: Victor Oladipo
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 06: Victor Oladipo /
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BROOKLYN, NY – OCTOBER 20: Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on October 20, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – OCTOBER 20: Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on October 20, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Spencer Dinwiddie, BKN vs TOR ($6,100): Dinwiddie has hit value in three of his last four. His salary has dipped to just below the average and I like his chances against the Raptors, mainly because the game is at home. Dinwiddie managed a measly 15.5 fantasy points against the Raptors on Dec. 15. However, that game was in Toronto. Dinwiddie averages 11 fantasy points more at home compared to the road. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more lopsided home/road split than that. ****

Darren Collison, IND vs MIL ($5,600): Collison had 28.75 fantasy points against the Bucks last week. That game was without Victor Oladipo, but I like Collison more with Oladipo in the lineup. While his usage rate goes down, there is less attention on him from opposing defenses. It allows him to play more of a secondary scoring and playmaking role, where he’s thrived for most of the season. The Bucks are 28th against the position in their last 15 games. ****

Kyle Anderson, SA at SAC ($5,000): No Kawhi Leonard means Anderson will draw the start at small forward for the Spurs. He had 23.5 fantasy points on Sunday against the Trail Blazers and has hit value value in four of his last six. He doesn’t put up big numbers in any one category, but typically produces a well-rounded boxscore. With Leonard out, he’s a serviceable player who should be around value. He doesn’t play quite as well on the road and is on a back-to-back, which are concerning. ***