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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 10, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (at SA – $9,800): Needs 44.8 fantasy points. George had 41.2 fantasy points against the Timberwolves on Jan. 8. It’s his second straight game where his numbers have been down and maybe it’s time to worry a tad. His lack of defensive numbers are what’s been holding him back as the points and rebounds are there. Expect him to be better in this game. The lower salary certainly helps. He’s been too good this season to think this is going to turn into a prolonged slump. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (at DEN – $7,100): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. Gallinari had 37.75 fantasy points against the Hornets on Jan. 8. You typically know what you’re getting from Gallinari. He’s been a reliable player for most of the season and he’s shown a high ceiling with his scoring and rebounding. He’s rarely going to hurt your team as well, which is always nice. Diagnosis: Almost always reliable and a good ceiling.

Buddy Hield (vs DET – $6,700): Needs 30.5 fantasy points. Hield has been down in his last two games as his scoring numbers have dropped off. It’s a bit concerning, but his value has largely been tied to his scoring all season, so it’s not surprising that when shots aren’t falling, he’ll not doing much in DFS. The matchup is good and the shots are always there, you just have to trust him to make them. Diagnosis: High ceiling and never lacks for opportunities.