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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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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 $6,667 or under

Tyus Jones (at BOS – $6,300): Needs 26.9 fantasy points. Jones has been over 38 fantasy points in both games as a starter. As long as he keeps starting, you can continue to take him with confidence. The minutes are going to be there and he does a bit of everything on most nights. The Celtics will be a tough matchup, but someone has to run point for Minnesota and he’s the only guy left standing. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable and a good ceiling.

Tomas Satoransky (vs ATL – $6,200): Needs 26.5 fantasy points. With Wall out of the lineup, Satoransky will continue to get big minutes from the point guard position. He was up to 32.8 fantasy points against the Hornets on Dec. 29. His salary has jumped way up, and that’s worrying, but he’s still at a good position and he gets to face the Hawks. Even at the higher salary, this should be a strong game from him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Terry Rozier (vs MIN – $4,300): Needs 18.4 fantasy points. This is all about the circumstances. If Kyrie Irving doesn’t end up playing, take Rozier with confidence. He’s proven that he can step up in the starting role and he’s at a great salary for the minutes and opportunities he is sure to receive as a member of the starting lineup. If Irving ends up playing, he’s a risk because he hasn’t exactly produced often in the bench role. Diagnosis: Take with confidence if Irving is out.