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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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MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 14: Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Miami Heat on January 14, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 14: Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Miami Heat on January 14, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value SG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Malcolm Brogdon (at HOU – $5,700): Needs 24 fantasy points. I will continue to roll with Brogdon until he gives me a reason not to. He’s been over 33 fantasy points in his last two games. He’s been a reliable option all season, the minutes are always there, and he typically does a bit of everything. This feels like a game where he steps up and continues to roll because there are still defensive issues in Houston. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Austin Rivers (vs MIL – $5,400): Needs 22.7 fantasy points. Rivers was down to 17.6 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Jan. 7. I’m not too concerned as the minutes continue to be there and he’ll always get shots. It was Gerald Green who had the big game against the Nuggets, but Rivers is just as capable. I like him in this game as he did find success against the Bucks last season, averaging 30.6 fantasy points in two games against them. Diagnosis: Opportunities are there and the ceiling is high.

Jordan Clarkson (at NO – $5,000): Needs 21 fantasy points. Clarkson had 34.9 fantasy points against the Pacers on Tuesday. And he had 36.3 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Jan. 5. It’s a back-to-back, which are always tough and the Pelicans are good at home. But I still don’t trust their defense and Clarkson is a professional scorer if nothing else. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.