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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Jan. 26, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden on November 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden on November 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 12: Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 12, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 113-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 12: Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 12, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 113-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Darren Collison (at MEM – $6,500): Needs 28 fantasy points. No Oladipo means Collison really has to step up. He’s been playing better as of late but there’s a difference between playing alongside Oladipo or know Oladipo is coming back and not having him for the rest of the season. I’m going to trust that he can step up but this could be a letdown game for the Pacers with the injury. Diagnosis: If the Pacers step up, Collison will lead. But there is a big red flag that you almost can’t account for.

Jeremy Lin (at POR – $4,600): Needs 19.8 fantasy points. Lin has been solid for the Hawks this season and if he can get the minutes, that’s all the better. The Hawks could be missing a couple of players in their backcourt which would certainly help Lin’s cause in this game. He’s at a good enough salary that he’s not going to hurt you too much. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

TJ McConnell (at DEN – $4,300): Needs 18.5 fantasy points. I like McConnell more than I like Lin because even in lesser minutes, he’s been strong during this recent run for the Sixers. And his minutes could go up in this one. Not that McConnell can replace Embiid or Butler but he knows the system and does a bit of everything. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.