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

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/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 $6,667 or under

Jaren Jackson Jr (vs NO – $6,100): Needs 26.5 fantasy points. Triple J continues to be all over the place but this is a matchup I like for him with Anthony Davis out of the lineup. His minutes seem to be more guaranteed that JaMychal Green’s right now which is working to his favor. It’s possible that he ends up playing less than five minutes because the Memphis rotation has been tough to figure out but I’ll say he gets the minutes in this game given the circumstances. Diagnosis: Inconsistent but a good matchup and high ceiling.

Al-Farouq Aminu (at UTA – $5,800): Needs 25.2 fantasy points. Aminu was up to 33.6 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Jan. 18. He’s been over 28 fantasy points in three of his last four and his only down game was in a blowout against the Cavaliers. He gets plenty of minutes and can do a bit of everything. I’ve like his game all season and I see no reason to go against him now. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

PJ Tucker (at PHI – $5,500): Needs 23.9 fantasy points. As long as Capela is out of the lineup, you can keep taking Tucker with confidence. He’s been over 38 fantasy points in both games with Capela out of the lineup. He’ll have his hands full with the Sixers frontcourt but someone has to get those rebounds for the Rockets. And his defense will be there as the Sixers like to turn the ball over. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.