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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 19, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on December 26, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on December 26, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 17: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers gets ready for the next play in the game at the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 17: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers gets ready for the next play in the game at the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Nikola Vucevic (vs MIL – $8,600): Needs 41 fantasy points. Vucevic had 40.25 fantasy points against the Nets on Friday. And if Aaron Gordon is out of this game, that’s even better for Vucevic’s value. The matchup is tough because the Bucks are outstanding, but someone has to get those buckets and rebounds in the paint for the Magic and if Gordon doesn’t play, Vucevic can pick up the slack. Diagnosis: Great circumstances and a high ceiling.

Myles Turner (vs DAL – $7,000): Needs 33.3 fantasy points. Turner has looked solid in both games since returning from injury, producing 35.5 fantasy points in both outings. The Mavericks are not good on the road and DeAndre Jordan has a habit of disappearing for long stretches. And even before the injury Turner was playing outstanding basketball. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Willie Cauley-Stein (at DET – $6,800): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. WCS has been fairly reliable throughout this season and he comes into this game with good circumstances as Andre Drummond might not end up playing. If Drummond is out, WCS will have an easier time in the paint picking up rebounds and scoring buckets. Plus, the Pistons are on a back-to-back. This is a good spot for WCS. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.