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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 4, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02:Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram #14 before during the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers game on December 02, 2018, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02:Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram #14 before during the Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers game on December 02, 2018, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks seen on court during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 14, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks seen on court during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 14, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs ATL – $11,700): Needs 53.9 fantasy points. It’s Giannis. He was down to 42 fantasy points against the Pistons on Jan. 1 because it was a blowout. And that’s really the only concern in this one. But the Hawks can be scrappy and maybe they keep it competitive enough to make Giannis worth your while. You need a big game from him, but he’s typically good for a big game as long as he plays at least 30 minutes. Diagnosis: Only concern is a blowout. Otherwise, you can take with confidence.

Paul George (at POR – $9,700): Needs 44.7 fantasy points. After a rough game against the Mavericks, George bounced back with 53.5 fantasy points against the Lakers. He’s relying just on his scoring right now, which is a bit concerning, but I expect the assist and rebound numbers to pick back up. And he’s always good for defensive numbers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a very high ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (at PHO – $7,000): Needs 32.2 fantasy points. Much like George, you pretty much know what you’re getting from Gallinari. He’s a reliable option with a good ceiling due to the minutes he gets and his consistency. Plus, it’s the Suns. The Clippers are struggling a bit, but the Suns are still the Suns. If anything it works in Gallinari’s favor as it should be a competitive game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.