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

By Jeremy Lambert

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 29: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against the Miami Heat on October 29, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 29: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against the Miami Heat on October 29, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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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 $6,667

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs TOR – $12,400): Needs 52.1 fantasy points. The Bucks are on a back-to-back, but it’s not like they used much energy against the Hawks. Giannis and the rest of the Bucks should be well-rested in this game. Giannis had 51.8 fantasy points against the Raptors on Dec. 9. I expect him to be just as good if not better on Saturday. Diagnosis: Almost always reliable and a high ceiling.

Kawhi Leonard (at MIL – $10,200): Needs 42.9 fantasy points. And if you don’t quite like Giannis, you can always go with Kawhi. He’ll be better than he was against the Spurs, although it is concerning that his play has dipped so much recently. Not having Kyle Lowry is starting to become an issue for his DFS game. He had 46.6 fantasy points against the Bucks on Dec. 9. Like Giannis, he’ll be in for a similar if not better night. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Kevin Durant (at SAC – $10,000): Needs 42 fantasy points. Durant’s numbers have been way down in recent games, mainly due to his lack of rebounds and assists. His scoring is consistent, but he needs to do more in other areas. This is the matchup for him to bounce back against because there will be plenty of rebounding and offensive opportunities. Diagnosis: Cold, but a great matchup. He’ll bounce back and at least get value.