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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 29, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: Joel Embiid #21 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers react during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 04, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: Joel Embiid #21 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers react during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 04, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 26: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Jahlil Okafor (at HOU – $6,100): Needs 28.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 52.25 fantasy points against San Antonio. I’m taking Jahlil Okafor until they trade Jahlil Okafor in their effort to trade literally everyone on the team. And if Randle is out, that’s even better for Okafor’s value. He’s been very good on the offensive end with Davis out and the Pelicans will need offense in this game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Brook Lopez (at DET – $5,600): Needs 26.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Lopez has been a bit up-and-down in recent games but this is a matchup he’s consistently gotten the better of. He’s averaging 31.9 fantasy points in his last four games against the Pistons. And he never lacks for shots in the Bucks offense. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Thomas Bryant (at CLE – $5,500): Needs 25.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32 fantasy points against San Antonio. Bryant has been a bit inconsistent but the minutes and opportunities are usually there as the Wizards need something from their frontcourt. And they get a game against the Cavaliers. This should be a strong outing for Bryant and I like him better than Lopez just due to his rebounding ability to go along with his scoring. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.