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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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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 UTA – $11,400): Needs 52.1 fantasy points. It’s Giannis. He had 73.5 fantasy points against the Raptors on Jan. 5. The matchup is tough, but it’s Giannis. And with the Bucks coming off a loss, he’ll probably be just as good in this one. You always know what you’re going to get from him, especially at home. The Jazz can make games a slog, but they don’t have an answer for him. No team does. Diagnosis: Build around him with confidence. I like him even more than Harden on Monday.

Buddy Hield (vs ORL – $7,100): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. Hield was up to 48.25 fantasy points against the Warriors on Jan. 5. He’s shooting the ball extremely well and doing enough in other areas to boost his value. There’s always a chance that his shooting falls off, but I’ll continue to trust him, especially in this matchup. He’s been delivering for the better part of this season. Diagnosis: Typically reliable, good matchup, very high ceiling.

Tim Hardaway Jr (at POR – $6,500): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. His value is still largely tied to his scoring, which can be an issue. But he did chip in with rebounding against the Lakers, so that’s a positive sign. The matchup is a good one as the Blazers struggle against the position. He also had 46.75 fantasy points against the Blazers on Nov. 20. This is more of a gut feeling pick than anything. Diagnosis: High ceiling, but a risk. Going with my gut on this pick.