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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 24, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 21: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 21, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 21: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 21, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – MARCH 5: Josh Jackson /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Otto Porter Jr (vs GS – $6,100): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. Porter has been mostly good while coming off the bench. He had 28 fantasy points against the Pistons on Jan. 21. The matchup isn’t great but Porter is fairly reliable with his scoring and chipping in with rebounds. He had a couple of 50-plus fantasy point games against the Warriors last year if you’re looking for some extra confidence in him. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Josh Jackson (vs POR – $5,300): Needs 23.8 fantasy points. Jackson was up to 52 fantasy points against the Timberwolves on Jan. 22. With Warren likely out for this game, Jackson should draw the start. And he’s proven that he can put up big numbers when given the minutes. The minute should definitely be there for him in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Terrance Ferguson (vs NO – $3,700): Needs 16.8 fantasy points. Ferguson was up to 26.5 fantasy points against the Blazers on Jan. 22. He gets big minutes as a member of the starting lineup and they find shots for him. And he’s shooting the ball really well plus growing in confidence on the offensive end. I don’t like the Pelicans defense and think Ferguson is a strong punt option given his usual minutes and contributions. Diagnosis: Punt option who could deliver.