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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 8, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on December 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on December 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Kyle Lowry
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 11: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his three pointer during a 123-99 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Russell Westbrook (vs MIN – $11,200): Needs 52.1 fantasy points. Westbrook had another poor shooting night against the Wizards, but still came up with the triple-double and 63.75 fantasy points. You know what you’re getting from Westbrook on most nights. Even when he’s not shooting well, he’s doing everything else well and is guaranteed to get you numbers. Based on his trend, he’ll shoot well in this game. Diagnosis: Typically reliable and always a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (vs ATL – $7,700): Needs 35.8 fantasy points. Lowry returned to the lineup on Jan. 6 against the Pacers and had 34.75 fantasy points. Kawhi Leonard will also be back in the lineup in this one and there is serious blowout potential. But even in limited minutes, I expect Lowry to produce in a pretty big way. He’ll get plenty of assists and enough points to be worth your while. Diagnosis: Reliable even in a blowout. If the game is competitive, that’s even better.

Lou Williams (vs CHA – $6,800): Needs 31.4 fantasy points. Williams has been solid and sometimes spectacular during this recent stretch for the Clippers. His minutes have been down a bit, which is slightly concerning. And his minutes might be down in this one because the Hornets are not good. But I’m going to trust that the Clippers keep them around. Williams will carve up this defense. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.