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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 21, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets looks on in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 24, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets looks on in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 24, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 20: Al-Farouq Aminu #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 20, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 20: Al-Farouq Aminu #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a play during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 20, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Al-Farouq Aminu (at UTA – $5,500): Needs 25 fantasy points. Aminu was up to 33.5 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Jan. 18. He’s been good for the Blazers all season and he had 29.75 fantasy points against the Jazz on Christmas. Minutes are never an issue for him and he does a little bit of everything. He’ll provide solid value once again. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

P.J. Tucker (at PHI – $5,300): Needs 24.1 fantasy points. Tucker had 34.75 fantasy points against the Lakers on Jan. 19. With Capela out of the lineup he remains in a good spot. Shots are never an issue and he’ll chip in with rebounds and defensive plays. Expect defense to be a big part of this game for the Rockets given how often the Sixers turn the ball over. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kevon Looney (at LAL – $3,900): Needs 18.2 fantasy points. Looney is out of the starting lineup but he’ll continue to play solid minutes as Cousins works his way back into game shape. He won’t be featured as much but his salary has dropped and the Lakers have frontcourt issues which might keep Looney engaged more to put up points and rebounds. He’s a good punt option given the minutes he’ll get. Diagnosis: Reliable.