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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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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 $6,667

Jimmy Butler (vs MIN – $8,200): Needs 35.3 fantasy points. Here we go. I haven’t loved Butler’s production in Philly because he’s been all over the place. And on most nights, Simmons or Embiid have been the better option. But this is the game for him to go nuts. He knows it, his teammates know it and the Sixers know it. If there’s one game I’m confident in in Butler going off, this would be the game. Diagnosis: Take him with full confidence. This will be the Jimmy Butler shows.

Khris Middleton (vs MIA – $7,400): Needs 31.8 fantasy points. Middleton has been consistent in recent games. No Giannis raises his ceiling as it makes him the first option, but with or without Giannis he should be at value in this one. He does a bit of everything and I expect his scoring to tick up in this game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Zach LaVine (at LAL – $6,800): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. LaVine had 37.1 fantasy points against the Jazz on Jan. 12. He’s been a tad inconsistent after his hot start, but I love this matchup for him. The Lakers aren’t good without LeBron and the Bulls just aren’t good. But LaVine should do enough with his scoring to at least get you value. It is a bit worrying that his value is tied to his scoring though. Diagnosis: A gut feeling backed by his ability to score in bunches and this matchup.