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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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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – DECEMBER 31: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 31, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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

Dennis Smith Jr., DAL at DEN ($6,500): Smith Jr. is on a roll right now, hitting value in eight straight contests. Playing alongside Ferrell gives him an extra scoring option that he didn’t have when the Mavericks started another forward alongside Dirk Nowitzki. The Nuggets are seventh against the position in their last 15 games but remain inconsistent overall. Smith Jr. had 27.5 fantasy points against them on Dec. 4. That number would put him at value on Tuesday. I like him to be slightly over. ***

Yogi Ferrell, DAL at DEN ($5,300): Ferrell was inserted into the starting lineup two games ago and he’s delivered in spades. He’s been over 30 fantasy points in both contests as a starter. With J.J. Barea out of the lineup for the time being, Ferrell should see even more scoring opportunities, potentially leading the second unit while other starters catch a breather. He’s a solid scorer who has stepped up his rebounding game in recent contests. I like him to exceed value once again on Tuesday. ****

Terry Rozier, BOS vs NO ($4,300): Rozier has missed value in two straight, including a 9.2 fantasy point game against the News on Jan. 6. The Celtics have not played a lot of basketball lately due to the London trip. The Pelicans are 21st against the position in their last 15 games. The matchup is why I like Rozier on Tuesday. I do worry about Boston following the trip home, but Philadelphia looked just fine on Sunday against Toronto. ***