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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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PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 17: TJ Warren #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 17: TJ Warren #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

TJ Warren (at MIN – $5,800): Needs 26.5 fantasy points. Warren had 25.25 fantasy points against the Hornets on Saturday. His value is still almost exclusively tied to his scoring. The opportunities will continue to be there for him because the Suns need buckets and he can get buckets. And they’ll need even more buckets in this game if Ayton is sidelined. If nothing else, he should be good enough to get you value in this game. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable.

Taj Gibson (vs PHO – $4,900): Needs 22.9 fantasy points. Gibson was up to 37.25 fantasy points against the Spurs on Jan. 18. His minutes aren’t always there so there isn’t much reliability when it comes to his game. But he does have a high ceiling and the matchup is a good one. He’s averaging 34.1 fantasy points in his last four games against the Suns if you’re looking for a little confidence in him. Diagnosis: A good ceiling but not exactly reliable.

Davis Bertans (vs LAC – $4,200): Needs 19.1 fantasy points. While Gibson might have the higher ceiling, Bertans has proven himself to be the more reliable option. The lesser salary certainly helps his cause. He’s typically good for scoring and rebounding off the bench. And if he gets hot from behind the line, that’s even better for his value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.