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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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Thaddeus Young, Indiana Pacers
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 25: Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers on April 25, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Thaddeus Young (vs PHI – $5,800): Needs 26.5 fantasy points. Young plays a reliable game and his minutes will definitely be up in this game as it should be a close one. You typically know what you’re getting from Young. He’s at a good salary given his typical production, does a bit of everything and will rarely hurt your squad. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Jerami Grant (vs LAL – $5,500): Needs 25.4 fantasy points. Grant had 37.25 fantasy points against the Hawks on Jan. 15. He’s been very good for the Thunder during this recent stretch. His scoring numbers are up, he chips in with rebounding and he always makes an impact on the defensive end. This is a good matchup for him given the Lakers lack of stoppers in the frontcourt. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Marvin Bagley III (at CHA – $5,200): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. MB3 is looking more like himself following the injury. His minutes are up and he’s been that spark off the bench that he was prior to the injury. He had 26.75 fantasy point against the Hornets on Jan. 12. And I expect him to be just as good, if not better, in this game. I continue to love his game overall. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.