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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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PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 3: Jerami Grant #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays defense against Zach Collins #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers on March 3, 2018 at the Moda Center 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 – MARCH 3: Jerami Grant #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays defense against Zach Collins #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers on March 3, 2018 at the Moda Center 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

Jerami Grant (vs NO – $5,000): Needs 22.5 fantasy points. Grant was down to 24.25 fantasy points against the Blazers on Jan. 22. He’s been fairly reliable during this stretch and is at a good salary. Not having to deal with Anthony Davis should help his rebounding numbers in this game. And it’ll help him in the paint as well. The minutes are always there for him and he comes up with defense on most nights. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Dragan Bender (vs POR – $4,600): Needs 21.3 fantasy points. Bender has been in the starting lineup the last two games with injuries and he’s been at 30 fantasy points in both games. As long as he’s still starting due to the injuries, you can keep taking him. Someone has to get those points and rebounds in the frontcourt for the Suns and Bender is the guy right now. Diagnosis: Good circumstances and ceiling.

DeMarcus Cousins (at WAS – $5,800): Needs 26.8 fantasy points. Cousins saw his minutes go up but his production go down against the Lakers. His salary remains decent enough as he’ll continue to get more minutes as he gets himself back into the flow of the game. And the Wizards have no one who can stop him in the frontcourt. He’s reliable if nothing else. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.