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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 23, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 17, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 17, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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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) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Joel Embiid (vs SA – $10,500): Needs 49.9 fantasy points. Embiid had 63 fantasy points in 27 minutes against the Rockets on Jan. 21. He”s been a force all season and the Rockets were an excellent matchup for him. The Spurs are a tougher matchup but I’m not doubting Embiid right now. He had just 33.75 fantasy points against the Spurs on Dec. 17. I have to imagine he’ll be better back at home. And if Simmons and Butler are out, Embiid will deliver once again. Also, shoutout to Corey Brewer, who you can take as a punt option once again if he starts. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Nikola Vucevic (at BKN – $9,300): Needs 44.2 fantasy points. Vucevic has been over 45 fantasy points in his last four games and was up to 55.5 fantasy points against the Hawks on Jan. 21. He had 50.25 fantasy points against the Nets on Jan. 18. I expect big outings from the stars in this game once again because the style of each team lends itself to DFS numbers. Vucevic will get his. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Myles Turner (vs TOR – $6,600): Needs 31.3 fantasy points. Turner had 38 fantasy points against the Hornets on Jan. 20. He had 42 fantasy points in 26 minutes against the Raptors on Dec. 19. He’s been excellent this season and they’ll need him to log big minutes given the Raptors frontcourt. And if the Raptors do have tired legs on a back-to-back, Turner can take advantage of them. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.