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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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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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 SF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (at LAC – $10,100): Needs 46.3 fantasy points. Durant had 63.25 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Jan. 16. Of all the Warriors, I’m most worried about Durant’s game with the debut of Cousins. It was obvious in the offseason that Steph and Klay like Cousins better so don’t be shocked if they just freeze Durant out of the offense. Just kidding. Durant will turn in a solid outing but may fall just short of value. Still, there’s a guaranteed 40 fantasy points here. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable but I don’t love his ceiling with Cousins in the lineup.

Tobias Harris (vs GS – $7,100): Needs 32.6 fantasy points. Harris continues to play a reliable game. And he’s been good against the Warriors this season. He had 48.75 fantasy points against them on Dec. 23. Points and rebounds are rarely an issue for him and he’ll chip in with assists and maybe a defensive play or two. The Warriors will get a big boost with Cousins but Harris will do his part for the Clippers. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Justise Winslow (at DET – $6,800): Needs 31.4 fantasy points. I’m loving Winslow’s game right now. He had 36.75 fantasy points against the Bucks on Jan. 15 and that was a blowout for the Bucks. The Heat should be more competitive in this one as the Pistons are not good. Winslow has been reliable since becoming the point forward and does a bit of everything. Diagnosis: Love him on Friday. He’ll deliver in a big way.