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

By Jeremy Lambert

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)
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) /
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TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Pascal Siakam (at BOS – $6,500): Needs 28.4 fantasy points. Siakam was up to 59.8 fantasy points against the Wizards on Jan. 13. He’s been reliable all season and is at a lower salary, which definitely helps. If the Celtics continue to play like a team that can’t stand to be around each other, Siakam should be able to punish them with his scoring and rebounding ability. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Al-Farouq Aminu (vs CLE – $5,900): Needs 25.8 fantasy points. Aminu was up to 35.7 fantasy points against the Kings on Jan. 14. His game has been fairly reliable this season but I have one slight concern about this game. It’s possible that the Blazers backcourt duo runs roughshod on the Cavaliers and Aminu isn’t able to get his usual numbers. But the matchup is good and the minutes are there. Diagnosis: Only concern is a blowout but I’m going to trust Aminu to still be reliable.

PJ Tucker (vs BKN – $4,900): Needs 21.4 fantasy points. Tucker had 26.3 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Jan. 14. With Capela out of the lineup, the theory is that Tucker will have more rebounds. It didn’t exactly work out that way against the Grizzlies but it’s still a good theory. Even if the rebounds aren’t there, Tucker has been a good hand for Harden and probably the most reliable guy on the team as Green and Rivers are prone to shooting struggles. Meanwhile, Tucker just contributes. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.