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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 25, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 04: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings works against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at the Fiserv Forum on November 4, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 04: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings works against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at the Fiserv Forum on November 4, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 6: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw against the Houston Rockets on February 6, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 6: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw against the Houston Rockets on February 6, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Willie Cauley-Stein (at MEM – $5,800): Needs 27.6 fantasy points. WCS has been down in his last couple of games but this is a matchup he’s done very well against this season. He’s averaging 33.9 fantasy points in three games against the Grizzlies. His minutes are down and there’s a reason to believe that he is trending down overall. But I’m going to trust the matchup in this one. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and a good ceiling.

Jarrett Allen (vs NY – $5,800): Needs 27.6 fantasy points. Much like WCS, Allen has been trending down a bit but there’s a lot working in his favor in this one. With Dinwiddie out, Allen might be featured a bit more in this offense. But more importantly than that, it’s the Knicks. Allen should have no problem feasting on the poor Knicks. Look for a big bounce-back game out of him. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Brook Lopez (vs CHA – $5,500): Needs 26.2 fantasy points. Lopez was up to 41.5 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Jan. 21. He’s been good for the Bucks this season and I like this matchup as the Hornets don’t have much going on in the frontcourt. And Lopez rarely lacks for scoring opportunities. You can also look at Biyombo in this game as he is more reliable but the matchup is tougher for him. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.