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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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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 31: Serge Ibaka
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 31: Serge Ibaka /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Serge Ibaka (at MIL – $6,600): Needs 28.2 fantasy points. Ibaka has been down in his last three games, but like Siakam, this have been his matchup this season and last. He’s averaging 39 fantasy points in his last five games against the Bucks and went over 45 fantasy points in both games against them this season. He’s a bit cold right now, but trust the matchup. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and a very high ceiling.

Jaren Jackson Jr (at SA – $6,300): Needs 26.9 fantasy points. Triple J had 29.8 fantasy points against the Nets on Friday. It’s a back-to-back for the Grizzlies and the Spurs are rolling right now, which has me worried about Triple J on Saturday. But I like his game overall and the minutes are there for him in a big way right now. Diagnosis: Inconsistent and tough matchup, but a high ceiling. Admittedly a risk.

Al-Farouq Aminu (vs HOU – $5,900): Needs 25.2 fantasy points. It’s a back-to-back for the Blazers, but Aminu is coming off another good game against the Thunder and just continues to deliver for the Blazers. His shot is falling and he chips in with rebounds. Minutes will be there and they’ll need him to be big in this game if they hope to stop the Rockets. Diagnosis: Reliable if nothing else.