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

By Jeremy Lambert

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors waits for a free throw during a game against the Milwaukee Buck at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors waits for a free throw during a game against the Milwaukee Buck at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Steph Curry (at LAC – $10,400): Needs 44.5 fantasy points. You typically know what you’re getting from Steph. He’s been excellent this season and shows no signs of slowing down. The debut of DeMarcus Cousins will throw some things off for the Warriors but it’s probably not going to change Steph’s game much. II have no doubt about his scoring right now and he’ll chip in with assists. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Damian Lillard (vs NO – $9,800): Needs 41.9 fantasy points. Lillard had 44.4 fantasy points against the Cavaliers on Jan. 16. He’s been solid if unspectacular during this recent stretch. And this isn’t a matchup he’s done well against if you take last years playoffs into account. But the Pelicans defense is bad and Lillard does have a high ceiling. Diagnosis: Inconsistent but a high ceiling.

Kyrie Irving (vs MEM – $9,600): Needs 41.1 fantasy points. Kyrie needed a big game after calling out his teammates and he came up with a big game, finishing with 59 fantasy points against the Raptors on Jan. 16. The scoring is not an issue for him and he’s making more of an effort with his passing this season. He should carve up a not great Memphis team. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.