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

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Toronto Raptors during a pre-season game on October 2, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arenaa in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Toronto Raptors during a pre-season game on October 2, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arenaa in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).
MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at OKC – $11,700): Needs 49.4 fantasy points. It’s Giannis. He had 71.3 fantasy points against the Hornets on Jan. 25. I continue to like him more than Harden because he’s at a better salary and is just as reliable. He’ll have his hands full with Paul George but there’s no reason to doubt Giannis given how well he’s played all season. He’ll make it happen once again. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kawhi Leonard (at DAL – $10,400): Needs 43.9 fantasy points. Kawhi returned to the lineup and had 47.9 fantasy points against the Rockets on Jan. 25. He’s been reliable for the better part of the season and the Raptors should not be happy given that they’ve dropped a couple of winnable games. So expect them to come out with a big performance in this one and Kawhi getting his usual numbers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Paul George (vs MIL – $10,900): Needs 46 fantasy points. You know what you’re getting with George. His salary keeps climbing but he remains one of the most reliable players on the slate because of his ability to do a bit of everything. The matchup is tough in this one with the Bucks defense but I’m not doubting George given how well he’s played this season. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.