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

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 04: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings works against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at the Fiserv Forum on November 4, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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, WI - NOVEMBER 04: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings works against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at the Fiserv Forum on November 4, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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) /
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Kyle Lowry
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 11: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his three pointer during a 123-99 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Kyrie Irving (at ATL – $9,500): Needs 40.5 fantasy points. There’s no mystery with Kyrie right now. He is playing outstanding basketball. And now he gets the Hawks. This could be a blowout, but the Celtics are on a back-to-back and the Hawks play at a such a high pace that even in a blowout, Kyrie is going to post big numbers and at least get you value. I have no doubt about Kyrie’s game right now. He has delivered after calling out his teammates. Diagnosis: A blowout could limit his ceiling. But very reliable.

Kyle Lowry (vs MEM – $8,000): Needs 34.1 fantasy points. Lowry had 40.8 fantasy points against the Suns on Jan. 17. He’s been playing fairly well recently and we know he can do a bit of everything. The Grizzlies are on a back-to-back and honestly haven’t looked all that impressive lately. So I trust that Lowry is going to get his usual numbers and then some in this one. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Eric Bledsoe (at ORL – $7,700): Needs 32.9 fantasy points. I like Bledsoe and Lonzo Ball here at the same price. But I lean towards Bledsoe because even in a blowout, he’s proven to be a reliable option. And if the Magic can keep things competitive, that’s even better for Bledsoe’s value. Meanwhile, Ball is a bit inconsistent, though I like the matchup for him. Bledsoe also has a high ceiling. Flip a coin on these two. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling if the game is close.