Fansided

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

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 8: Damian Lillard #0 speaks to CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 8, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 8: Damian Lillard #0 speaks to CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 8, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
11 of 12
Next
fouls drawn
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers react for a foul during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

JaVale McGee (vs NY – $6,500): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. McGee has been over 31 fantasy points in both games since he returned from illness. His salary has climbed up to near high salary range, which worries me a little bit. But it’s the Knicks. I’m going to trust the matchup in this one, even with McGee’s higher salary. The Lakers are going to need some kind of spark with all the injuries and McGee has proven that he can be that spark for them. Diagnosis: Salary isn’t great, but the matchup is and his ceiling high.

Alex Len (at MIL – $5,8000): Needs 26.1 fantasy points. Len has been fantastic during this recent run for the Hawks. He’s thriving in these short bursts and seems to have found his role on the Hawks. There’s always a concern that his minutes disappear because he’s Alex Len and he’s been known to have these hot stretches before going invisible. But until I see it, I’m willing to keep rolling with him. Diagnosis: High ceiling, but prone to inconsistencies.

Brook Lopez (vs ATL – $5,600): Needs 25.2 fantasy points. You can just count on Lopez right now. He’s shooting red hot and even if he’s not this hot from beyond the arc, he’s finding other ways to score. Plus, it’s the Hawks. The shots will continue to be there for him and he’s at a good salary. There’s always the risk that he goes cold, but I’m a fan of riding the hot hand. Diagnosis: Red hot and a good ceiling. Typically reliable.