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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 23, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 28 : Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on December 28, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 28 : Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on December 28, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC vs BKN ($12,200): Westbrook had 64.8 fantasy points against the Cavaliers, collecting 20 assists in that contests. The Nets are 29th against the position in their last 15 games. Westbrook always gets his numbers, even if the Thunder are struggling as a whole. Oklahoma City has had trouble with below .500 teams all season, including Brooklyn back in December. I don’t know which version of the Thunder will show, but I do know that Westbrook will show up and get his usual points, rebounds, and assists. *****

Steph Curry, GS vs NY ($9,600): Curry posted his second lowest total of the season on Saturday, contributing 32.2 fantasy points against the Rockets. It would be nearly impossible for Curry to struggle as bad as he did on Saturday when he faces the Knicks on Tuesday. Expect a bounce back game from Curry and the rest of the Warriors as he flex their muscle once again against the Knicks. ****

Kyrie Irving, BOS at LAL ($8,500): Irving returned from a one game absence and had 57.9 fantasy points against the Magic. The Lakers are 20th against the position in their last 15 games. Irving had 34.7 fantasy points against the Lakers on Nov. 8. That number would put him just under value, but I expect him to be over that number on Tuesday. The Celtics are struggling right now and the Lakers are solid at home, but this feels like a big night for Irving as he leads his team to victory. ****