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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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Bradley Beal, Wizards, Hornets
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 20: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the LA Clippers during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Bradley Beal (vs ATL – $9,800): Needs 41.5 fantasy points. Not only does Beal have great circumstances with Wall out of the lineup, but he gets the Hawks. His salary has jumped in a big way, which is a bit concerning, but it isn’t quite high enough for the numbers he should produce in this game. I just can’t see Beal failing in this matchup. He’ll have a big scoring night while doing enough in other areas to produce a strong DFS total. Diagnosis: Love this matchup and his circumstances.

Jrue Holiday (at BKN – $8,600): Needs 36.4 fantasy points. Holiday was down to 37.8 fantasy points against the Timberwolves, but Davis wasn’t in the lineup and his salary has dropped ahead of Wednesday’s game. So don’t be alarmed. Even if Davis is out, the Nets are a good matchup and Holiday has proven himself to be a reliable option. If Davis plays, that only helps his value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

D’Angelo Russell (vs NO – $7,000): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. Russell have looked better in his last two games, but he’s been all over the place this season. This is largely about the matchup. The Pelicans can’t do anything against the opposing perimeter and Russell is hot right now. This should be a fairly high scoring affair and Russell will get his. Diagnosis: A bit inconsistent, but a great matchup and high ceiling.