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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 11, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers takes a free throw in the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers takes a free throw in the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Lonzo Ball, LAL vs SA ($7,200): Ball has been trending up since since his return, peaking on Tuesday with 48.75 fantasy points against the Kings. That number was his highest total since Nov. 19. The Spurs certainly are not the Kings. They rank fourth against the position in their last 15 games. Ball isn’t much a scorer, so he’ll need his teammates to make shots if he hopes to hit value. On a slow night, you need guaranteed points and Ball is anything but given the matchup. **

Lou Williams, LAC at SAC ($8,300): Williams is on a back-to-back, but he just dropped 67 fantasy points against the Warriors and now faces an even easier challenge against the Kings. He’s averaging 36 fantasy points in two games against the Kings this season. The Nov. 25 game (42.75 fantasy points) is more of indicative of his value based on circumstance. No Austin Rivers and likely no Milos Teodosic and Blake Griffin means Williams is the go-to scorer. He should push 50 fantasy points on Thursday. *****

HM: Kyrie Irving ($8,400)

High Value PG

De’Aaron Fox, SAC vs LAC ($5,800): Fox has made the most of his increased role since returning from injury. He’s been over 30 fantasy points in three straight contests. The Clippers 18th against the position in their last 15 games and on a back-to-back. Fox should be around his 26.8 fantasy point value with a chance he goes over 30 fantasy points for a fourth straight game. ***

Delon Wright, TOR vs CLE ($5,100): Wright’s value largely depends on Kyle Lowry’s status. As of this writing, Lowry is questionable. He may try and play given the importance of this game. If Lowry is out, Wright will draw his second straight start. He 32.25 fantasy points against the Heat as the starter on Tuesday and has been playing well even as the backup in recent weeks. ****

HM: Terry Rozier ($5,000)