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

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts to his basket in the second half during Game Four of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 6, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rockets beat the Jazz 100-87. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts to his basket in the second half during Game Four of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 6, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rockets beat the Jazz 100-87. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – OCTOBER 31: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a play during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 31, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – OCTOBER 31: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a play during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 31, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Joel Embiid (at WAS – $10,800): Needs 48.6 fantasy points. Butler was back and Embiid was down to 38 fantasy points in 24 minutes. It’s possible that this is a blowout as well, but maybe the Sixers are a bit too high and the Wizards have more energy playing at home. If you’re worried about the blowout, Jusuf Nurkic should have a bounce-back performance against the Bulls. Diagnosis: High ceiling, but a blowout is possible.

Andre Drummond (at LAL – $9,500): Needs 42.7 fantasy points. Drummond has been at 45 fantasy points in his last two games. He’s inconsistent, but he’s typically good for a decent number of rebounds. And it’s the Lakers, a team with very little frontcourt presence. Drummond should be good for a double-double at the very least in this one and I would expect his rebounding numbers to be strong. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but a great matchup and a high ceiling.

Julius Randle (vs CLE – $8,200): Needs 36.9 fantasy points. Randle had 49.4 fantasy points against the Cavaliers on Jan. 5. He was down to 24.8 fantasy points against the Grizzlies, but that was a slightly tougher matchup. He should have no issue getting his numbers against the Cavaliers. A blowout is in play, which is concerning, but he should get numbers even in limited minutes. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.