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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 16, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles up the court during the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on December 15, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles up the court during the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on December 15, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 14, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 14, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Damian Lillard, POR vs PHO ($9,300): Lillard missed value by .9 fantasy points against the Timberwolves. He should have a much easier time against the Suns and their lowly defense. The Trail Blazers offense has not clicked this season, but just about everyone is having an easy time against the Suns right now. Phoenix will probably make it more competitive than they have in their last two, but the Blazers have the shooters to run them off the court. Lillard will have no problem getting his points and assists in this one. ****

Kyrie Irving, BOS vs NO ($8,200): Irving missed value in the London game against Philadelphia. His numbers were fine overall, but turnovers really killed him. I expect him to be a bit sharper now that he’s home and has had a couple of days to return to routine. The Pelicans have struggled defensively, especially against perimeter scorers, all season. I like Irving to be around 40 fantasy points in this one. ****

Jeff Teague (MIN at ORL ($6,900): Teague looks fully healthy following his knee injury. He’s been over 35 fantasy points in his last two games against the Knicks and Trail Blazers. He had 50.1 fantasy points against the Magic on Nov. 22. I’m not sure he’ll jump that high in this one, but he should be over 35 fantasy points once again given the matchup. The Magic haven’t defended anyone all season and are 29th against the position in their last 15 games. *****