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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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ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 30: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic speaks with the media after making the game-winning shot after the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 30, 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 – DECEMBER 30: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic speaks with the media after making the game-winning shot after the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 30, 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) /

High Value SG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Evan Fournier (at BKN – $6,100): Needs 27.8 fantasy points. Fournier had 43.25 fantasy points against the Hawks on Jan. 21. He’s been inconsistent for most of the season but he’s been playing well as of late and I like this game as a whole. And it’s a proven matchup for Fournier. He had 38 fantasy points against the News on Jan. 18. He should deliver once again in this game. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Eric Gordon (at NY – $5,700): Needs 25.9 fantasy points. You may have noticed that James Harden was not listed on the last slide. So let me provide your James Harden update here. He was down against the Sixers because he was due a bad game and there were red flags. And while he should bounce back against the Knicks, it could also be a blowout because the Knicks are terrible. And if it’s a blowout, a guy like Gordon will step up and contribute more than he did against the Sixers. See how I tied it all together? Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Bojan Bogdanovic (vs TOR – $5,200): Needs 23.7 fantasy points. Bojan had 29.75 fantasy points against the Hornets on Jan. 20. It was a nice bounce back performance for him after a couple of rough games. He’s been good against the Raptors this season and had 41.75 fantasy points against them on Jan. 6. It’s a proven matchup for him and I’m going to trust him once again. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.