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

By Jeremy Lambert

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 22: T.J. Warren #12 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 22: T.J. Warren #12 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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Thaddeus Young, Indiana Pacers
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 25: Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers on April 25, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Noah Vonleh (at GS – $6,100): Needs 26.2 fantasy points. Vonleh continues his strong play as he was at 34.8 fantasy points against the Blazers on Monday. The Warriors have frontcourt issues and there’s reason to believe that Vonleh can take advantage of them. Minutes are not an issue and he’s typically good for a strong number of points and rebounds. Diagnosis: Very reliable, good matchup and a good ceiling.

Thaddeus Young (at CLE – $6,000): Needs 25.8 fantasy points. Young has been at 32 fantasy points in his last two games. If Turner doesn’t play, he should be in for another strong game. No Turner means more opportunities for Young. Even if Turner does play, the matchup is too good to pass up on. He should get enough points and rebounds, while also chipping in with defense, to make him a solid play. Diagnosis: Reliable with a higher ceiling if Turner doesn’t play.

Bam Adebayo (vs DEN – $4,400): Needs 18.9 fantasy points. Adebayo has been over 30 fantasy points in his last two games. I still worry that his minutes fall off a cliff because the Heat are all over the place with their frontcourt rotation. But while he’s getting the minutes, you may as well utilize him. The Nuggets are on a back-to-back, so hopefully, they have tired legs that Adebayo can take advantage of. Diagnosis: High ceiling, but inconsistent due to minutes.