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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 1, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 30: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 30: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – DECEMBER 21: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Utah Jazz on December 21 , 2018 at the Moda Center Arena 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – DECEMBER 21: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Utah Jazz on December 21 , 2018 at the Moda Center Arena 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Damian Lillard (at SAC – $8,700): Needs 40.3 fantasy points. Lillard had just 29.25 fantasy against the Sixers on Dec. 30. It was a blowout where he only played 27 minutes, so I’m not too concerned. He was hot and cold in December, but the opportunities are always there for him. The Kings remain a great matchup because of the pace they play at. It leads to a lot of offensive opportunities for the other team and I trust Lillard to make the most of those opportunities. Diagnosis: A tad inconsistent, but a high ceiling and a great matchup.

De’Aaron Fox (vs POR – $8,200): Needs 38 fantasy points. Fox continued his fantastic run with 48.5 fantasy points against the Lakers. I have no doubts about Fox right now. Unless it’s a weird game like it was against the Timberwolves, you know what you’re getting from him on most nights. He feels like a guaranteed 40 fantasy points and his ceiling is much higher. Diagnosis: Very reliable and a high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs NY – $7,600): Needs 34.9 fantasy points. A bum ankle isn’t slowing down Murray. I am worried that he’ll be announced as a late scratch for the Nuggets as the shouldn’t need him against the Knicks. I’m also worried that this is going to be a blowout. The Knicks are not good and the Nuggets are great at home. A blowout is the only real concern in this game. Otherwise, it’ll be an easy night at the offer Murray. Diagnosis: Reliable. Blowout might limit his ceiling.