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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 9, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/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 SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Thaddeus Young (at BOS – $5,700): Needs 26 fantasy points. Young had 42.25 fantasy points against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. It’s the Cavaliers, but Young has been fairly reliable all season. And with Turner out, the minutes and opportunities will continue to be there. It’s a tough matchup with the back-to-back, but I love him if Turner remains sidelined. Diagnosis: Take with confidence if Turner doesn’t play.

Joe Ingles (vs ORL – $5,500): Needs 25 fantasy points. Ingles has still been disappointing due to his shooting woes, but I have to trust him in this game. First off, it’s the Magic. He should get points in this game. And with Rubio out, he knows the offense well and can run it. He’s at a decent salary and I trust him to step up. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but the matchup and circumstances are good.

Harrison Barnes (vs PHO – $5,300): Needs 24.2 fantasy points. Everything I said in the previous slide about Warren pretty much applies to Barnes. His value his still too tied to his scoring, but he doesn’t lack for shots. It’s the Suns, on a back-to-back, which should help. And if Luka doesn’t play, that will also help his value a lot. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but a high ceiling, given the matchup and possible circumstances.