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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) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts as his team trails the New Orleans Pelicans during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts as his team trails the New Orleans Pelicans during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

High Value SG

Players costing $6,667 or under

CJ McCollum (vs OKC – $6,400): Needs 27 fantasy points. McCollum has been up-and-down in his last six games. He was down against the Kings on Jan. 1, so if the trend holds, he should be back up in this one. More important that the trend might be how well he plays against the Thunder. He’s averaged 41.9 fantasy points in four games against the Thunder last season. This is his matchup. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and a high ceiling. His recent play is slightly concerning.

Malcolm Brogdon (vs ATL – $5,700): Needs 24 fantasy points. Brogdon continues to be a reliable option. And now he gets the Hawks. There’s little mystery around Brogdon’s game. He’s going to do a bit of everything and he has a good ceiling because of it. He’s not going to hurt your team overall and will always give you something close to value. Diagnosis: Reliable, great matchup, solid ceiling.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (vs NY – $4,500): Needs 19 fantasy points. KCP is running really hot right now, hitting 36 fantasy points in his last two games. The Lakers are going to need his shooting and he is shooting well right now. There’s always a chance that he goes ice cold, but the opportunities will continue to be there for him. And it’s the Knicks, so if he goes cold, it won’t be due to good defense, just a poor night. Diagnosis: High ceiling, but hasn’t proven anything long-term.