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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 14: New Orleans Pelicans Forward Anthony Davis (23) looks on during a NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 14, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Anthony Davis (at POR – $11,700): Needs 55 fantasy points. It’s Anthony Davis. You never have to think twice about taking him. He’s going to do a bit of everything and his ceiling is very high with his scoring and rebounding. He dominated the Blazers in the playoffs last year and it’s not like the Blazers made changes to stop him. He’ll dominate once again. Diagnosis: You can always take and build around Davis with confidence. And this is a proven matchup for him.

Blake Griffin (vs MIA – $8,700): Needs 40.9 fantasy points. Blake bounced back from a rough outing against the Jazz with 46 fantasy points against the Magic on Jan. 16. He’s been solid this season and shown a high ceiling. He had 55.75 fantasy points against the Heat on Nov. 5. I don’t like much when it comes to the Pistons but you can typically count on Blake to deliver. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Draymond Green (at LAC – $6,900): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. Green had 52.5 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Jan. 16. With Cousins back in the lineup, I don’t know what you’re going to get from Draymond. His rebounding numbers have already been down as is and he’s never been much of a scorer. But the assists should be up. He should at least be reliable at this salary. Diagnosis: I’ll call him reliable because I’m all in on every member of the Warriors hitting value on Friday. Just take the entire Warriors starting lineup.