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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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PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 4: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 4, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 4: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 4, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

DeMar DeRozan (vs CHA – $8,500): Needs 38.9 fantasy points. DeRozan had 33.5 fantasy points against the Thunder on Jan. 12. He’s been up-and-down and that was considered a down game, so if the trend continues, he should be back up in this one. The matchup is certainly there for him as the Hornets are not a good defensive team. Trust DeRozan to deliver in this matchup. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable and a high ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (vs NO – $7,200): Needs 32.9 fantasy points. You typically know what you’re getting from Gallinari. He’s a reliable option and in the two games against the Pelicans this season, he was at 37 fantasy points. There’s no mystery surrounding Gallinari’s game and the matchup is a good one. You can also look at Tobias Harris, who has been good against the Pelicans this season, but he’s a bit pricier. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Jayson Tatum (at BKN – $6,300): Needs 28.8 fantasy points. Tatum hasn’t been great during this recent stretch, but he also hasn’t been terrible. And this is a good matchup for him. And if any of the young players is going to take Kyrie’s challenge and step up, Tatum would be the answer. AND if Kyrie is out, Tatum becomes the top option. I have a good feeling about Tatum in this game. Diagnosis: High ceiling but I acknowledge that the energy around the Celtics is bad.