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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 – APRIL 25: Jerami Grant #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks two points during game 5 of the Western Conference playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 25, 2018 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. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APRIL 25: Jerami Grant #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks two points during game 5 of the Western Conference playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 25, 2018 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. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jerami Grant (at LAL – $5,800): Needs 24.8 fantasy points. Grant has been over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games. His offense largely depends on how Westbrook is feeling, but his defense is there thanks to the Thunder being an active defensive team. And with the Lakers frontcourt issues, this feels like a big game for Grant with his defense and scoring. Diagnosis: Love this matchup and he has a good ceiling.

Marcus Morris (vs MIN – $5,500): Needs 23.6 fantasy points. Morris continues to play well as a member of the starting lineup and now he salary has dropped. He should have no issue getting you value at this salary and he’ll probably do a bit more given the matchup. His scoring will be there and he’ll chip in with some rebounds and maybe an assist for two. Diagnosis: Great matchup and a reliable option.

JaMychal Green (vs DET – $4,700): Needs 20.1 fantasy points. I typically like Triple J in this position, but his minutes are all over the place and not guaranteed right now. Green’s minutes are largely the same but are a bit more guaranteed and he’s not going to hurt you as much due to his salary. I expect a strong game from one of them given the matchup. Diagnosis: Great matchup, but inconsistent due to lack of minutes.