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

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on April 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated 121-105. 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. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on April 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated 121-105. 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. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors waits for a free throw during a game against the Milwaukee Buck at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors waits for a free throw during a game against the Milwaukee Buck at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Russell Westbrook (at ATL – $12,000): Needs 51 fantasy points. Westbrook was down to 48.5 fantasy points against the Spurs on Jan. 12. He only played 33 minutes in a semi-blowout. This one could be a blowout as well, which would obviously limit the minutes and potential production of Westbrook. But I’m not in love with the point guard selection on Tuesday and you know Westbrook is going to get you numbers, even if he falls a tad short of value. Diagnosis: High ceiling, but a blowout could limit him.

Steph Curry (at DEN – $10,000): Needs 42.5 fantasy points. There’s no reason to doubt Curry right now. He’s delivering in blowouts and delivering even more in competitive games. This game should be competitive and I trust Curry to put up big numbers. The Warriors are starting to find their swagger and that’s a scary thing for the rest of the league. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Eric Bledsoe (vs MIA – $7,500): Needs 31.9 fantasy points. Bledsoe has been over 49 fantasy points in his last two games. His minutes are down, but Miami should keep this game competitive. And if Giannis doesn’t play, Bledsoe will get more opportunities. He’s been inconsistent this season but he should make it happen in this game. Diagnosis: Inconsistent but a high ceiling.