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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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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 6: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers gestures to a teammate during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 6, 2019 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 – JANUARY 6: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers gestures to a teammate during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 6, 2019 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 Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Kyle Kuzma (at OKC – $7,500): Needs 32.7 fantasy points. Kuzma has continued his up-and-down play. He couldn’t even break the trend against the Bulls, which has me a bit concerned. But if the trend holds, he’ll be back up against the Thunder. If the Thunder defense remains out of sorts, Kuzma can really hurt them with his scoring. He’s at a decent enough salary given his usual minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Good ceiling and the trend says he’ll be up.

Domantas Sabonis (vs PHI – $7,200): Needs 31.4 fantasy points. Turner is back in the lineup which means Sabonis is back to the bench. His minutes are going to be down moving forward but he always produces a lot of fantasy points even in limited minutes. He’s been over 35 fantasy points in both games against the Sixers this season if you’re looking for some confidence in him. Diagnosis: Good ceiling and will rarely hurt you even if he comes up slightly short of value.

Pascal Siakam (vs PHO – $6,700): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. It wasn’t a great night for Siakam against the Celtics but he’s been too reliable this season to believe that it was more than an off night. And if Kawhi Leonard is out of the lineup that’s even better for the value of Siakam as it means more opportunities. Plus, it’s the Suns. Diagnosis: Expect a bounce-back performance from Siakam in this one.