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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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PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 5: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 5 , 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

James Harden (vs NO – $13,600): Needs 62.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 71.75 fantasy points against Orlando. It’s James Harden. This salary is still very high but you know Harden is getting you at least 50 fantasy points. And some people just like those guaranteed points. The matchup is good and Paul being back in the lineup allows him to take more efficient shots instead of just more shots. I’m never going to say “don’t take Harden” because you can always take Harden with confidence. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.

Jrue Holiday (at HOU – $8,600): Needs 39.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 45.25 fantasy points against San Antonio. Holiday is always a reliable option. But I honestly don’t know what you’re going to get from him and the Pelicans on this night. On a normal night, Holiday would easily be a guy who hits value and probably gives you something extra. But this is not a normal night. This is “day after Anthony Davis said he wants out” night. Because of that. I just don’t know. Will Holiday play pissed off and boost his value? Will he sulk and realize it’s all a lost cause? I really don’t know. Diagnosis: I love Holiday. I want to say he’ll be motived. But you have to account for the “human factor.” Jimmy Butler might be more reliable. Beal could have a huge game due to the matchup (a blowout concerns me there). But Holiday could end up hitting huge.

Khris Middleton (at DET – $6,400): Needs 29 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.5 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. I don’t know if this game will be competitive but I know that the Bucks are going to be angry after not playing well against the Thunder and losing. And an angry Bucks team is a dangerous team. Middleton is still the second best option and he’ll get his buckets in this game. It’s not like the Pistons are any good. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.