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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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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 10: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 10, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Anthony Davis (at GS – $11,800): Needs 55.5 fantasy points. Davis was up to 82 fantasy points against the Clippers on Jan. 14. If you don’t want to spend on Harden, you can always spend on Davis. He’s not quite as reliable because he’s more prone to bad scoring nights, but his ceiling is just as high. And with the Warriors on a back-to-back and having frontcourt issues, this should be a big game for Davis. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a very high ceiling.

Montrezl Harrell (vs UTA – $7,200): Needs 33.9 fantasy points. Harrell had 44.5 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Jan. 14. He’s been good more often than not recently and the minutes continue to be there. The minutes should definitely be there in this one given the matchup. He’s always a double-double threat and has a high ceiling when it comes to his scoring. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at MEM – $11,000): Needs 50.5 fantasy points. Even in blowouts, Giannis delivers. He had 49 fantasy points in 25 minutes against the Heat on Tuesday. This one could be another blowout but maybe the back-to-back helps the Grizzlies. Either way, I have no doubts about Giannis. He’s delivered all season and will continue to deliver in this one. You can also look at Durant who is a reliable option with a high ceiling on a lesser salary and less likely be involved in a blowout. Unless the Warriors want it to be a blowout. Diagnosis: You can always take Giannis with confidence..