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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 15, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 1: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the LA Clippers on January 1, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 1: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the LA Clippers on January 1, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 17: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during overtime in the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 17, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 17: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during overtime in the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 17, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Jimmy Butler (vs MIN – $7,600): Needs 34.8 fantasy points. I haven’t loved Butler’s game in Philly as it’s been all over the place. But this should be his game. This is the game for the rest of the Sixers to get out of the way and let Butler feast. It’s possible Butler rewards his new teammates to show he likes them better, but then he wouldn’t be Jimmy Butler, now would he? Diagnosis: This is his game. I have no doubt about his production in this one.

Khris Middleton (vs MIA – $6,800): Needs 31.1 fantasy points. With or without Giannis, Middleton has become a reliable option against. He had 36.25 fantasy points in 28 minutes against the Hawks on Jan. 13. He does a bit of everything and the Bucks will need him to step up in this one. If Giannis plays, he’s more reliable. If Giannis sits, his ceiling is higher. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling depending on the status of Giannis.

Brandon Ingram (vs CHI – $6,600): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. I still don’t love Ingram’s game and I really don’t know what you’re going to get out of him. But he had 33.25 fantasy points against the Cavaliers and played very well against the Bulls last season, averaging 40.5 fantasy points in two games. I’m going to trust him in this game. And that’s probably a mistake. Diagnosis: Going against everything I know about Ingram and saying he’ll produce in this game.