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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 27, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrates a basket in the closing minute against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at American Airlines Arena on December 22, 2018 in Miami, 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrates a basket in the closing minute against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at American Airlines Arena on December 22, 2018 in Miami, 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO,TX – APRIL 22 : Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors In the second half of Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 22 , 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO,TX – APRIL 22 : Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors In the second half of Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 22 , 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Rudy Gay (vs WAS – $5,700): Needs 25.6 fantasy points. With DeRozan out of the lineup, Gay becomes the top perimeter scorer for the Spurs. It’s a load he can handle and he’ll chip in with rebounds. The Spurs are on a back-to-back but I’m not too concern because they are at home and it’s the Wizards. Washington can be scrappy but that just means this game will be close. Diagnosis: Take with confidence if DeRozan is sidelined once again.

Josh Jackson (at LAL – $5,500): Needs 24.7 fantasy points. Jackson had 29.25 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Jan. 25. He’s flashed a high ceiling when he’s gotten the minutes and he should continue to get the minutes in the starting lineup with Warren out. This will be the best matchup he’s faced as the Blazers and Nuggets in his two starts and those are no easy tasks. I’ll trust him in this matchup because I don’t trust the Lakers for anything right now. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Marco Belinelli (vs WAS – $4,300): Needs 19.6 fantasy points. I like Belinelli as a value play because the Spurs will need his shooting coming off the bench with DeRozan out. He’s the most reliable guy in terms of getting shots for the Spurs and with the Wizards lack of depth, he can really take advantage of them. Small forward is a bit of a mixed bag and if you’re looking for someone slightly more reliable, albeit at a higher salary, look towards PJ Tucker. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling. You can also look at Tucker in the spot.