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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 16, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 3: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on April 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 3: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on April 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – JANUARY 3: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors after missing a foul shot against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on January 3, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kawhi Leonard (at BOS – $9,600): Needs 44.1 fantasy points. I don’t know what to make of the Celtics but I do know what to make of the Raptors. And I definitely know what to make of Kawhi, who has been reliable all season and flashed a high ceiling plenty of teams. I have no doubt when it comes to Kawhi’s game and I love this matchup for him. Diagnosis: All signs point to him delivering in a big way.

Danilo Gallinari (vs UTA – $7,100): Needs 32.6 fantasy points. I continue to like Gallinari more than Harris. Harris may have the higher ceiling, but Gallinari is more reliable and the cheaper option. These two teams are going in opposite directions, but I trust Gallinari to continue to provide good production when it comes to his scoring and rebounding. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Aaron Gordon (at DET – $7,000): Needs 32.1 fantasy points. I still have a hard time trusting Gordon, but he has been over 37 fantasy points in his last three games and the Magic are playing well. But be wary because he can fall off in a moments notice. The matchup is good because the Pistons are just a dumpster fire unless Blake Griffin is playing the Clippers. And Gordon typically plays well against them, going over 43 fantasy points in two games against Detroit this season. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and a high ceiling. But still inconsistent.