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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 11, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

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) /
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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Steph Curry (vs CHI – $9,900): Needs 45.9 fantasy points. This is a blowout factor in this one. But read me out. In his last three games against the Bulls, Curry is averaging 50.3 fantasy points in 29 minutes. That’s 1.74 FPPM. That’s nuts. So, even in blowouts, he’s posting monster games. And if the Bulls can somehow keep it competitive, that’s even better news for his value. This matchup is just perfect for him. Diagnosis: Don’t let a blowout scare you. History shows that he gets busy against the Bulls.

Kyle Lowry (vs BKN – $7,600): Needs 35.4 fantasy points. Lowry has provided solid value since returning to the lineup and his minutes have been down due to the Raptors playing very well. The matchup is a good one (Nets are 29th against the position) and on a night with a lot of action, taking a reliable hand like Lowry is never a bad thing. He also has a good ceiling as he’s a double-double threat. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good matchup and ceiling.

Donovan Mitchell (vs LAL – $7,900): Needs 36.6 fantasy points. Mitchell had 51.5 fantasy points against the Magic on Jan. 9. With Rubio out, he did what he needed to do and stepped up on the offensive end. I don’t worry too much about his scoring and he’ll start to get more assists without Rubio. The Lakers looked good against the Pistons, but the Pistons are terrible. Mitchell will carve up their defense. Diagnosis: Continue to love his game without Rubio. He’ll have another strong performance.