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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 20, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on April 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated 121-105. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on April 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated 121-105. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on December 28, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Karl-Anthony Towns (vs PHO – $10,600): Needs 50.4 fantasy points. Towns was down to 31 fantasy points against the Spurs as he couldn’t stay out of foul trouble. I’m going to trust that he’ll be better in this game. If Ayton doesn’t play, that will be even better for Towns’ value. Even if Ayton does play, this should be an easy night at the office for Towns given that the Suns still aren’t very good and will be on a back-to-back. Diagnosis: Assuming he can stay on the floor, he should be in for a big night.

Deandre Ayton (at MIN – $7,300): Needs 34.7 fantasy points. I don’t know if Ayton is going to play in this game. My best educated guess is that he won’t play. And even if he does, I’m not sure I would trust him. Check the injury report before making any decisions. I don’t expect much from him if he plays just because the injury will probably hamper him. He did have 39.5 fantasy points in 26 minutes against the Timberwolves on Dec. 15 if you’re looking for some confidence in him. Diagnosis: A risk even if he plays.

Myles Turner (vs CHA – $6,800): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. Turner had 23.75 fantasy points in 25 minutes against the Mavericks on Saturday. It was a blowout so he didn’t get his usual minutes. His minutes should be up in this one as I do think the Hornets will make this game slightly more competitive. Turner has been very good this season and he remains at a good salary given his usual production. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.