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

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the fourth quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the fourth quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Victor Oladipo
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAY 26: Indiana Pacer Victor Oladipo waves to the crowd during the 500 Festival Parade on May 26, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Victor Oladipo (vs PHI – $8,000): Needs 34.2 fantasy points. Oladipo has not been good recently. He’s cracked 30 fantasy points just once in his last five games. And he had just 30.8 fantasy points in that game. The minutes have been down in blowouts so that could be the reasoning behind his lesser performances. This one should be competitive and if it is, Oladipo will step up in a big way. Diagnosis: Trust this game to be close and for Oladipo to do his part in carrying the Pacers.

Devin Booker (at TOR – $7,700): Needs 32.9 fantasy points. Booker returned from injury and had just 17.5 fantasy points against the Pacers. I’m going to trust that his minutes will be up in this one and the Raptors are coming off a tough game against the Celtics so maybe they have tired legs. Injuries have thrown off his rhythm which is the bad news. You can spend extra on Jimmy Butler if you want as he’s more reliable. But Booker can always explode. Diagnosis: Inconsistent due to injuries but a high ceiling.

Zach LaVine (at DEN – $6,700): Needs 28.6 fantasy points. LaVine had 23.8 fantasy points against the Lakers on Jan. 15. I’m sort of over LaVine at this point. The opportunities continue to be there for him but he’s just not producing much. The ceiling is still high but this is a tough matchup. Again, I hope you’re paying attention because I’m telling you that Jimmy Butler is more reliable at the higher price. But if you’re looking for a risk, LaVine is a good one. Diagnosis: Medium risk and a high reward.