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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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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 28: Alec Burks #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on December 28, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 28: Alec Burks #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on December 28, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Emmanuel Mudiay (at GS – $5,800): Needs 27 fantasy points. Mudiay continues to put up strong numbers for the Knicks. He had 36 fantasy points against the Blazers on Monday. The scoring is typically there and he’s running the offense well right now. It’s a back-to-back and the Knicks are the Knicks, but someone on the perimeter has to get fantasy points. It’s been Mudiay who has been delivering. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Dwyane Wade (vs DEN – $5,000): Needs 23.1 fantasy points. Wade continues to play a reliable game for the Heat. Even in limited minutes, he’s doing enough to get you at least value. And with the Nuggets being on a back-to-back, things are lining up pretty well for Wade. This feels like a game where he posts good scoring numbers and gets his assists because it’s a big matchup and Wade thrives in these games. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Alec Burks (vs IND – $4,700): Needs 21.7 fantasy points. Burks has been producing well for the Cavaliers, especially when he’s been able to start. He’s not going to hurt you at this salary and even though the matchup is tough on paper, the Pacers could be missing some guards. Because of that, I expect him to take advantage of the circumstances and post a solid outing. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.