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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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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 3: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 3, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 3: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 3, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Jaylen Brown, BOS vs NO ($5,500): Brown had no issues in London, contributing 35.8 fantasy points against Philadelphia. The Pelicans are ninth against small forwards in their last 15 games, but Brown is more of the shooting guard. The Pelicans are 28th against shooting guards in their last 15 games. If Jayson Tatum is out, I like Brown even more because he’ll get some of those opportunities that Tatum typically gets. ****

Josh Jackson, PHO at POR ($5,200): If T.J. Warren is able to play, I don’t like Jackson quite as much. He’s definitely earned more playing time with his recent play, but it’s been a struggle for him for most the season. He’s been over 30 fantasy points in his last two and should draw the start if Warren is out. He’ll be at value if Warren doesn’t play, but he’s a risk if Warren is able to play. ***

Evan Turner, POR vs PHO ($4,100): If you want to grab multiple stars, you’re probably going to need a guy like Turner in your lineup. He’s inconsistent, hitting value in just 57 percent of games this season and posting a dud rating in 29 percent of contests. He’s missed value in four of his last five. This is largely about the matchup. The Suns are a poor defensive team and Turner has a chance to exceed value. If nothing else, he’ll probably give you the 16.6 fantasy points he needs to hit value. ***