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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 2, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 26: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a play against the New York Knicks on March 26, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 26: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a play against the New York Knicks on March 26, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 28: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 28: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Tyus Jones (at BOS – $5,600): Needs 26.1 fantasy points. If the Wolves are still banged up at point guard, keep taking Jones. You can always roll with him as the starter because the minutes are there and he typically does a bit of everything. He’s shown a high ceiling and though the matchup is tough, you have to trust the circumstances. Diagnosis: Take with confidence as long as he starts.

Josh Hart (vs OKC – $5,300): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. Hart has been very good since moving to the starting lineup in place of LeBron. He was up to 39.75 fantasy points against the Kings on Dec. 30. The matchup is tough because the Thunder defense is very good, but Hart doesn’t lack for shots and finds other ways to contribute as well. He’ll get his looks in this one. Diagnosis: Tough matchup, but the circumstances are still good and he’s red-hot.

Kyle Anderson (vs DET – $5,100): Needs 23.5 fantasy points. Anderson was up to 39.25 fantasy points against the Rockets on Dec. 31. He’s not exactly reliable because you can’t count on him in a single category, but he does a bit of everything and chips in with defense. The Pistons are a mess right now and should be taken advantage of. Diagnosis: Reliable because of recent play and matchup with a good ceiling.

Quick Hits

Tomas Satoransky ($4,600): Circumstances still good with Wall’s injury and the matchup is very good.