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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 18, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 30: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat dribbles with the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at American Airlines Arena on December 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 30: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat dribbles with the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at American Airlines Arena on December 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 11: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on October 11, 2018 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 11: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on October 11, 2018 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Nikola Vucevic (vs BKN – $9,400): Needs 44.8 fantasy points. Vucevic had 48.25 fantasy points against the Pistons on Jan. 16. With the way these two teams play, Vucevic should have no issue getting his points and rebounds in this one. And maybe he’ll chip in with a couple of defensive plays. It’s a good night for high salary centers and even though Towns has the higher ceiling, it’s a tougher matchup for him and he’s never played great against the Spurs.

Rudy Gobert (vs CLE – $8,800): Needs 42 fantasy points. Gobert continues to dominate for the Jazz. He was up to 63.5 fantasy points against the Clippers on Jan. 16. The only concern in this one is that it turns into a route and Gobert won’t reach his ceiling. But the Jazz like to screw around in the first half of games so maybe the Cavaliers keep is competitive long enough for Gobert to dominate again. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable but a blowout is in play.

Andre Drummond (vs MIA – $8,400): Needs 40.1 fantasy points. Drummond had 45 fantasy points against the Magic on Jan. 16. I don’t exactly love his game and he’s wildly inconsistent but this is just a matchup he seems to do great against. He had 63 fantasy points against the Heat on Nov. 5. And he’s been over 58 fantasy points in his last three games against Miami. He just likes this matchup. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and a high ceiling.