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

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Jarrett Allen
BROOKLYN, NY – DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets blocks a dunk attempts during the first quarter against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jarrett Allen (at BOS – $6,200): Needs 27.9 fantasy points. Allen has been over 30 fantasy points in his last three games. The Celtics aren’t great against the position and he continues to produce. The points and rebounds are typically there and he always comes up with a defensive play or two. He can be inconsistent, so keep that in mind. Diagnosis: Good ceiling and hot.

Enes Kanter (at POR – $6,000): Needs 27 fantasy points. If you could tell me that Kanter is going to play at least 25 minutes, I would take him with all the confidence in the world. But the minutes are not guaranteed right now and that has me concerned about his value. He’s at a good salary given the production he’s capable of. And if he could get the minutes, you know he will deliver. Diagnosis: A risk because his minutes are not guaranteed. But trust that they will be there.

Mohamed Bamba (at SAC – $4,200): Needs 18.9 fantasy points. Sticking with my theme of going all in on the Magic-Kings game. Mo Bamba is playing fairly well right now and getting enough minutes to at least justify the salary. This feels like a game where he can produce solid numbers because it should be an up-and-down game where his athleticism can shine. Diagnosis: Good ceiling, but hasn’t proven a whole lot. A solid punt option.