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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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CANTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 24: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the High Output Studios in Canton, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
CANTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 24: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the High Output Studios in Canton, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Al Horford (vs IND – $6,500): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. Horford isn’t seeing quite as many minutes lately, but he’s still been producing. He’s been over 35 fantasy points in his last two games. And he typically plays well against the Pacers, averaging 36.7 fantasy points in his last four games against them. With the Pacers frontcourt, Horford may see increased minutes. Diagnosis: Minutes are a concern, but he’s been playing well in limited minutes.

Tristan Thompson (at NO – $6,200): Needs 27.9 fantasy points. Thompson had 41.1 fantasy points against the Pacers on Tuesday. Like I said prior to Tuesday’s game, someone has to get these points and rebounds for the Cavaliers and Thompson has been that guy. He had 34.2 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Jan. 5. He should be in for another big night on Wednesday. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Jarrett Allen (vs ATL – $5,800): Needs 26.1 fantasy points. Allen has been strong in recent games and now he gets the Hawks on a back-to-back. It helps that his salary has dropped as well. He should do enough with his scoring and rebounds to at least give you value. And he’ll chip in with defense to go over value. I worry about his minutes a little bit, but he should be good enough in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable.