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

By Jeremy Lambert

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 21: LaMarcus Aldridge
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 24: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Elfrid Payton (at LAC – $6,200): Needs 26.3 fantasy points. Payton was yp to 32.6 fantasy points against the Timberwolves on Jan. 12. He’s not quite in the form he was prior to the injury but he’s starting to look better and his minutes are going up. The Clippers aren’t great and the Pelicans offense runs well, even if they don’t play any defense. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Derrick White (vs CHA – $5,900): Needs 25 fantasy points. You typically know what you’re getting from White. He’s typically always around value and he has a much higher ceiling. Once again, you can pair him with Forbes and feel pretty confident in what you’re getting from both men. I love his overall game and the Hornets are a great matchup because they just aren’t very good. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Shabazz Napier (vs BOS – $5,000): Needs 21.2 fantasy points. You’re probably wondering about Tony Parker. He’ll probably get a chance against his former team, but he hasn’t been good recently and Napier is simply the better value play. Of course, watch Parker turn back the hands of times and drop a 20-10 double-double. You know what, take Parker. Also, if Kyrie is out, obviously Terry Rozier becomes a must play. Forget about Napier, even if his minutes and opportunities are much more guaranteed. Diagnosis: Are you paying attention?