FanDuel daily picks: Build around Sixers Joel Embiid

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

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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 16: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives with the ball against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during their NBA game at ORACLE Arena on October 16, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Kawhi Leonard (vs PHO – $10,500): Needs 44.2 fantasy points. It’s possible that Kawhi doesn’t play in this game because the Raptors like to hold him out in back-to-back games. But there sounds like there’s some optimism regarding his status for this game. Check his status before making any decisions. If he plays, he’ll get you value and probably a little bit more given the matchup. And if he doesn’t play, find other Raptors to fill out your team given the matchup and how good they’ve played without Kawhi.Diagnosis:

Paul George (vs LAL – $10,400): Needs 43.8 fantasy points. George had 50.1 fantasy points against the Hawks on Jan. 15. You typically know what you’re getting from George. He’s very reliable and has a high ceiling. His salary has jumped back up, which is the only bad news for this one. But he had 55.8 fantasy points against the Lakers on Jan. 2 and I expect a big performance from the Thunder following the Hawks game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Brandon Ingram (at OKC – $7,300): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. Ingram has maybe settled into his role? I wouldn’t put too much stock into the Bulls and Cavaliers games because they are the Bulls and Cavaliers. But the Thunder defense hasn’t looked much better and Ingram had 36.7 fantasy points against them on Jan. 2. So I’ll trust him to at least hit value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.