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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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James Harden, Rockets, Warriors
HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 27: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the first half against the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center on December 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (vs MIL – $12,600): Needs 53 fantasy points. It’s James Harden. He’s going to get you at least value and there’s always a chance breaks the system. The Bucks are an excellent team and they’ll make life tough on him, but I’m not doubting Harden right now. He’s at another level and just can’t be stopped. Until he cools off, which may never happen, keep taking him. Diagnosis: It’s James Harden. You can always build around him.

Victor Oladipo (at BOS – $8,300): Needs 34.9 fantasy points. Oladipo underperformed against the Cavaliers with 27.9 fantasy points on Tuesday. Trust him to be better in this one. He’ll need to be better if the Pacers are going to have any chance at beating the Celtics given that they are on a back-to-back. He’s too good of a player to not respond with a strong outing in this game. Diagnosis: He’ll bounce back and probably have a big scoring game to go along with his assists.

Donovan Mitchell (vs ORL – $7,900): Needs 33.2 fantasy points. Mitchell has been down in recent contests, but with Rubio out, he’ll have to do more on the offensive end. And I trust him to step up, especially against the Magic. The scoring numbers are going to be there. He just needs to do more with his passing. Against this matchup, I have to trust that he’ll get it done. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but a high ceiling and a great matchup.