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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 18, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 20: Chris Paul
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 20: Chris Paul /
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PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 16: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers as seen during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 16, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 16: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers as seen during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 16, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Chris Paul, HOU vs MIN ($10,400): If James Harden is able to play in this one, that will slightly cut into Paul’s production. However, with Houston missing two key players, Paul and Harden are likely to be involved in even more of the offense. If Harden is unable to play, I’m not sure how Paul will perform given that he’ll have limited options on offense and has never been a volume scorer that he would need to be in this situation. Grab one of the lesser salary guys if Harden is out. ***

Damian Lillard, POR vs IND ($9,400): Lillard has been over value in three of his last four. In the one game he missed value, he missed by just .9 fantasy points. The Pacers are sixth against the position in their last 15 games. On paper, this is a tough matchup for Lillard, but he represents Portland’s best shot given his ability to score and pass. I like him to be over 40 fantasy points once again. ****

Jeff Teague, MIN at HOU ($6,800): The Rockets are 22nd against the position in their last 15 games. Teague barely missed value against the Magic, although barely missing is a disappointment given the matchup. Prior to that, he had been over 35 fantasy points in two straight. I like the matchup for Teague here and I expect the Timberwolves to come out with a lot more energy and focus than they did against Orlando. ***