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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 14, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 8: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a play during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 8: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a play during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Andre Drummond (at UTA – $8,700): Needs 41.6 fantasy points. Drummond had 54.25 fantasy points against the Clippers on Jan. 12. He had 45.5 fantasy points against the Jazz on Jan. 5. I’m torn between Drummond and Julius Radle in this spot. Both have proven matchups and Randle won’t hurt you as much due to his lesser salary. But Drummond just seems to play well against Gobert. He’s inconsistent, but the ceiling is high. Diagnosis: If you want to save money, take Randle. If you want to take a risk, take Drummond.

Jusuf Nurkic (at SAC – $8,600): Needs 41.1 fantasy points. Nurkic had 82.75 fantasy points when these two teams met on Jan. 1. He probably won’t hit those numbers in this game, but the potential is obviously there for him. He’s typically reliable with his scoring and rebounding. It is a back-to-back for the Blazers, but this is just a proven matchup for him. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a very high ceiling.

Marc Gasol (at HOU – $7,300): Needs 34.9 fantasy points. Gasol is reliable, especially against this matchup and at this salary. He and Capela typically give you around the same production, but Gasol costs less and he has the higher ceiling as the Rockets are on a back-to-back and could have tired legs. Gasol should be able to hurt them in the paint and turn in another solid outing. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.