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

By Jeremy Lambert

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MEMPHIS, TN – SEPTEMBER 24: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day on September 24, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – SEPTEMBER 24: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day on September 24, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jayson Tatum (vs MEM – $6,500): Needs 28.3 fantasy points. Tatum had 33 fantasy points against the Raptors on Jan. 16. He’s a guy who I don’t have many doubts about when it comes to raising his game after being called out by Kyrie. The scoring and rebounding numbers should be there in this one. The Grizzlies are all over the place while the Celtics are fixed? Maybe? Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Al-Farouq Aminu (vs NO – $5,800): Needs 25.3 fantasy points. Aminu has been a reliable option for the Blazers through most of the season. Minutes are not an issue for him and he does a bit of everything. And even though the Blazers seem to struggle against the Pelicans, Aminu is one guy who continues to deliver. He had 32 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Nov. 1. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and a good ceiling.

JaMychal Green (at BOS – $5,600): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. Green and Triple J are available for the same salary. Green has played better in recent games and his minutes are a bit more guaranteed. He’s been over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games. Triple J has the higher overall ceiling if you want to take a bit more of a risk but Green is a tad more reliable. One of them will have a good outing. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.