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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 22, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: Los Angeles Clippers Forward Blake Griffin (32) and Los Angeles Clippers Guard Lou Williams (23) chest bump during an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 15, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: Los Angeles Clippers Forward Blake Griffin (32) and Los Angeles Clippers Guard Lou Williams (23) chest bump during an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 15, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 20: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets signals to the crowd after he made a three-point shot late in the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on January 20, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 20: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets signals to the crowd after he made a three-point shot late in the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on January 20, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

James Harden, HOU vs MIA ($10,200): After missing value in his return against the Timberwolves, Harden had 44 fantasy points in 35 minutes against the Warriors. That number was just enough to put him over value on Saturday, but now his salary has jumped to where he needs 46.5 fantasy points to hit value. Harden will almost always get his points and assists, but his rebounding numbers dipped prior to his injury and has been down in his two games since returning. I like Chris Paul due to his lower salary, but it’s tough to go wrong with either member of the Rockets. ****

Lou Williams, LAC vs MIN ($8,500): Williams had 65 fantasy points against the Jazz on Saturday. Amazingly, it wasn’t due to him dropping 50 points. Instead, it was due to his 10 steals. It’s highly unlikely that he comes up with 10 steals once again, but he’s certainly the best perimeter option on the Clippers when it comes to points and assists. The fact that he can get multiple steals in a game is just an added bonus. No Jimmy Butler means the Timberwolves defense will be lacking a bit. That’s good news for Williams. *****

Donovan Mitchell, UTA at ATL ($7,800): Mitchell has been over value or within one fantasy point of hitting value in 11 straight games. The Hawks are 16th against shooting guards in their last 15 games. Mitchell has been fantastic this season, hitting value in 72 percent of games that he’s starter. Expect the Utah rookie to get his usual number of points and assists as the Jazz hang plenty of points on the Hawks. *****