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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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SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 1: DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 1, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 1: DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 1, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Nemanja Bjeclia (vs ORL – $6,100): Needs 25.7 fantasy points. Bjelica had 32.3 fantasy points against the Warriors on Jan. 5. He’s been solid for the Kings all season and his salary has dropped, which helps you out. Minutes are not an issue and he does a bit of everything. You know what you’re getting from him on most nights and he should produce in this game given the opponent. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

DeMarre Carroll (at BOS – $5,400): Needs 22.8 fantasy points. Carroll has been strong for the Nets during this recent stretch. He was up to 33.8 fantasy points against the Bulls on Sunday. The injury to Hollis-Jefferson certainly helps his cause. The scoring is there and he does enough with his rebounding to boost his value. He’s also at a good salary. Diagnosis: Hot, reliable, and a decent ceiling.

Danuel House (vs DEN – $4,800): Needs 20.2 fantasy points. House was down to 20.8 fantasy points against the Blazers, but I’m not too concerned. He’s still getting enough minutes compared to his salary and he never lacks for opportunities in the Houston offense. Harden has to pass at some point, right? His girt will play a big factor in this game. Trust him to deliver. Diagnosis: Reliable and I have a gut feeling about him being the role player who steps up. Won’t hurt you at his salary.