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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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 11: Emmanuel Mudiay
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 11: Emmanuel Mudiay /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Emmanuel Mudiay (at POR – $6,100): Needs 26.1 fantasy points. Mudiay has been fairly reliable in the recent weeks. Minutes and chances are not an issue for him, which is a good thing. The Blazers are a good matchup as their defense hasn’t been great in DFS this season. I never quite know what to think of Mudiay, but I’m going to trust him in this matchup due to his role and skills. Diagnosis: Reliable.

Derrick White (at DET – $5,800): Needs 24.8 fantasy points. You pretty much know what you’re going to get from White and his salary has dropped despite him still playing at a high level. The Pistons are a great matchup because the Pistons are not a good team. White continues to do a bit of everything and he should play a big role in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

D.J. Augustin (at SAC – $5,000): Needs 21.4 fantasy points. Augustin has been a reliable option in recent games and he’s flashed a high ceiling. Longtime readers will know that I love playing Kings and against the Kings in DFS. Their pace just lends itself to high scoring matchups. Augustin doesn’t lack for minutes or chances. He will get well-rounded numbers in this one and if his scoring ticks up, he’ll have a big game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.