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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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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (at DEN – $9,700): Needs 44.4 fantasy points. Durant is always good for numbers and when Klay is struggling, he’s the guy to step up. The scoring numbers are always there and we know he’s capable of much more. Klay has been running hot and maybe you want to save a little money by going with him, but Durant is far more reliable. This feels like a game where he’ll have to step up. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Paul George (at ATL – $9,200): Needs 42.1 fantasy points. George has cooled off a bit in the last week or so, but you typically know what you’re going to get from him. And the matchup is certainly a good one on Tuesday. There is a concern about a blowout in this one, but even in a blowout, George should get his usual numbers. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling if the Hawks keep it competitive.

Andrew Wiggins (at PHI – $6,500): Needs 29.7 fantasy points. I don’t know what to make of Wiggins in this matchup. He could go right at Butler and deliver a big game or he could be everything Butler said he is. The opportunities will continue to be there for him. I’m going to trust that he’ll do enough with his scoring to at least get you value in this game. Diagnosis: A risk, but a big reward if he steps up like we’ve seen him down once every 20 games.