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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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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs TOR – $11,300): Needs 51.8 fantasy points. The Bucks are on a back-to-back, but it’s not like they broke a sweat against the Hawks on Friday. They’ll be ready to go for this game against Toronto. And the Raptors will be well prepared after the drubbing they took against the Spurs. Expect the stars to shine in this one. And Giannis almost always shines bright. Diagnosis: It’s Giannis. 

Kevin Durant (at SAC – $9,400): Needs 43.1 fantasy points. I’m not in love with Durant’s game right now and he’s definitely underperforming. But I love any matchup against the Kings just because of the pace they play at. It’s perfect for DFS and when they are matchup up with another high pace team, the numbers go through the roof. Durant will bounce back in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

DeMar DeRozan (vs MEM – $8,300): Needs 37.8 fantasy points. DeRozan got a measure of revenge against the Raptors on Jan. 3, finishing with 62 fantasy points and his first career triple-double. He’s been good more often than not this season and should be playing with a lot of confidence in this game. The Grizzlies being on a back-to-back should help him. Diagnosis: Typically reliable with a very high ceiling if there’s no big letdown after the Raptors game.