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

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 27: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry GossageNBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 27: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry GossageNBAE via Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- NOVEMBER 24: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder seen on court during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 24, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- NOVEMBER 24: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder seen on court during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 24, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Russell Westbrook (at LAL – $12,000): Needs 51.3 fantasy points. Westbrook was up to 68.7 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Dec. 31. Numbers are rarely an issue for him, it’s just a matter of shots falling. When he’s attacking, he’s nearly unstoppable in getting DFS numbers. My guess is that he attacks in this game because he wants to prove PG made the right decision in not going to LA. This just feels like a big Russ game. Diagnosis: Very high ceiling, but inconsistent due to shooting woes.

Kemba Walker (vs DAL – $9,400): Needs 40.2 fantasy points. Walker was down to 35.1 fantasy points in 27 minutes against the Magic on Dec. 31. It was a blowout, so not much you can do there. This one should be more competitive and the Mavericks are not good on the road. Which means Walker should be in for a big scoring night. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.

Trae Young (at WAS – $7,100): Needs 30.3 fantasy points. Trae has been reliable during this recent stretch and it’s nice to see the rookie settle into his role. If his shot starts to fall, his ceiling increases, but he’s finding other ways to score and the assists are typically there for him. Most importantly, it’s the Wizards. He should produce good numbers against them. Diagnosis: Great matchup and reliable at the moment. But I’m always wary of rookies.