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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 17, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a made basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a made basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Russell Westbrook (vs LAL – $11,800): Needs 55.3 fantasy points. Westbrook had 65.5 fantasy points against the Hawks on Jan. 15. You know what you’re getting from Westbrook. Numbers are never an issue and a triple-double is never out of the question. I expect a big game out of the Thunder offense as they look to respond following a poor showing against the Hawks. Diagnosis: You can always build around Westbrook with confidence.

Kemba Walker (vs SAC – $8,700): Needs 40.8 fantasy points. Kemba ended a rough road trip with 52.5 fantasy points against the Spurs on Jan. 14. He had just 38.75 fantasy points against the Kings on Jan. 12. But he should be better now that the Hornets are back at home. This should be a high scoring affair and Kemba will certainly do his part. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs CHI – $7,300): Needs 34 fantasy points. Murray has been consistent in the last five games for the Nuggets. And we know he has a high ceiling. This would seem to be a game where he flashes that ceiling as the Bulls are abysmal and the Nuggets will be looking to bounce back after getting run off the floor by the Warriors. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a great matchup and good ceiling. A blowout could limit his ceiling.