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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Jan. 5, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Elfrid Payton (at CLE – $5,700): Needs 26.6 fantasy points. Payton had 37 fantasy points in 34 minutes against the Nets on Jan. 2. As mentioned in the previous slide, his return has hurt the value of Holiday because he runs the offense more when he’s in the lineup. It’s the Cavaliers and it’s the Cavaliers on a back-to-back. Payton should continue to make the most of his role. Diagnosis: Very reliable, great matchup, good ceiling.

Kyle Anderson (at SA – $4,900): Needs 22.6 fantasy points. It’s not quite a revenge game for Anderson because he’s already played the Spurs this season, but he did have 27.25 fantasy points against the Spurs on Nov. 21. He’s a guy who plays with the chip on his shoulder and will keep that up despite the first game revenge factor being out of the way. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling and a partial revenge game.

Derrick White (vs MEM – $4,800): Needs 22.2 fantasy points. White continues to play a very strong game and had 28 fantasy points against the Raptors on Jan. 3. I continue to love his game, and his salary isn’t going anywhere. His minutes are good and he can do a bit of everything. The Grizzlies are on a back-to-back, which should help him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.