FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 9, 2018

High Salary C

Hassan Whiteside, MIA at TOR ($7,600): Whiteside had 39.5 fantasy points against the Jazz and finally looked like himself again after his knee injury. He collected a double-double, but more importantly, collected four blocks and looked to have that spring in his step that he’s been missing since his return. If the Raptors show any fatigue on the back-to-back, Whiteside is going to be a big problem for them on the glass and in the paint. ****

Jusuf Nurkic, POR at OKC ($7,500): Nurkic has been at value or better in five of his last six. He had 49.1 fantasy points against the Thunder on Nov. 5. He always seems to get the better of Steven Adams their head-to-head matchups. Given his recent play and the defensive struggles of the Thunder recently, there’s a good chance that Nurkic continues to dominate this matchup in the paint and on the glass. *****

Julius Randle, LAL vs SAC ($7,100): Randle has missed value just once since taking over as the starter on Dec. 29. His minutes have dipped a bit in recent contests, which could be worrying given his fluctuating playing time throughout the season. When he plays, he always contributes, averaging 1.12 FPPM. He had 30.4 fantasy points against the Kings on Nov. 22. He should be at 30+ fantasy points once again on Tuesday. ***