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

By Jeremy Lambert

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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 ($6,000): Dinwiddie’s salary has dipped below the average thanks two his inability to crack 30 fantasy points in four of his last five. He had 13.9 fantasy points against the Raptors on Dec. 15, which is a good sign for his value on Monday. However, I like him to hit 25 fantasy points in this one. He remains the top scoring options on the Nets and is a much better player at home. He averages 34 fantasy points in Brooklyn compared to 22.4 fantasy points on the road. ***

Delon Wright, TOR at BKN ($4,800): Wright has really stepped up his game in recent contests, hitting value in four straight contests. That includes a 61.1 fantasy point night against the Bulls last Wednesday. He’s earned extra playing time, and until he shows a downtrend, should be taken advantage of at his current price. This matchup certainly helps his value. ****

Tyus Jones, MIN vs CLE ($5,500): Jones has seen his production dip, missing value in five straight games. He’s never been a big scorer and typically relies on his defense to produce numbers, which hurts his fantasy value. He needs 23.6 fantasy points to hit value on Monday. I still like him just because he plays big minutes, giving him the opportunity to come up with those steals while chipping in offensively. The Cavaliers play sloppy basketball for long stretches and that will help Jones. ***