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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 7, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Celtics, Grizzlies, Kyrie irving
BOSTON – DECEMBER 25: Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving reacts after knocking down a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during second quarter NBA action at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 25, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Kyrie Irving (vs BKN – $9,200): Needs 42.9 fantasy points. Kyrie has been sidelined the last couple of games, but it looks like he’ll be back for this one. And he gets the Nets on a back-to-back, which should be a good sign for his value. He was hot before the injury and I expect him to return to form. There is some worry about rust, but I’m going to trust him. Diagnosis: High ceiling. Only concern is some rust.

Damian Lillard (vs NY – $9,000): Needs 42 fantasy points. Lillard had 45.75 fantasy points against the Rockets on Jan. 5. He’s not shooting the ball great right now, but the assist numbers are there and he’s still too good of a scorer to not get points. And it’s the Knicks. He should be in for an easy night. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling. A blowout could be in play.

Jrue Holiday (vs MEM – $7,900): Needs 36.5 fantasy points. Holiday had 40.75 fantasy points in 27 minutes against the Cavaliers on Jan. 5. He’s a reliable option, especially at this salary. And his ceiling is high in a game like this because his minutes will be up and he does a bit of everything. You can take him with confidence in this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.