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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 28: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 28: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

De’Anthony Melton (at IND – $5,500): Needs 23.4 fantasy points. Devin Booker is expected back in this game, which has me very concerned for Melton. He’s played great with Booker out, but his minutes are not guaranteed with Booker back in the lineup. I would hope that he’s played well enough to stay in the rotation but again, that’s not a guarantee. Diagnosis: Good ceiling but minutes may not be there with Booker back.

Tyus Jones (at PHI – $5,100): Needs 21.7 fantasy points. I’m not saying Jones should be playing over Teague right now. But maybe Jones should be playing over Teague right now. Much like Melton, his minutes are not guaranteed. But he’s been reliable when he has gotten the minutes and flashed a high ceiling. The matchup is good with the Sixers lack of depth. Diagnosis: Read everything about Melton.

T.J. McConnell (vs MIN – $4,500): Needs 19.1 fantasy points. McConnell was down to 13.4 fantasy points against the Knicks on Jan. 13. He’s been up-and-down in his last three but he had be reliable prior to this stretch. The value point guards aren’t great and here’s my thinking. Jimmy Butler beat the Wolves with 3rd string players. McConnell is a 2nd string player. Butler will beat the Wolves with McConnell. Or not. Diagnosis: I’ll trust him in this matchup.