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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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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 $6,250

Paul George (at ORL – $9,800): Needs 43.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 65.75 fantasy points against Milwaukee. As always, you know what you’re getting with George. The scoring numbers will be there and he always chips in with rebounds and assists. George is playing like an MVP and he’s been huge just about every night in DFS. You can count on him to deliver, especially at this salary. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at DET – $10,700): Needs 47.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 58.5 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. It wasn’t even a good night for Gainnis against the Thunder and he still produced strong numbers in DFS terms. Much like PG is PG, Giannis is Giannis. And this is going to be an angry Giannis after his performance against the Thunder. He’ll dominate the Pistons, even if his minutes are limited in what might end up being a blowout. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Aaron Gordon (vs OKC – $6,700): Needs 30 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42.5 fantasy points against Houston. Gordon has played well in his last two games but he’s still an inconsistent option. That said, this is a matchup he typically plays well against. He had a monster 78.75 fantasy point effort against the Thunder last season and a 38.75 fantasy point game in the rematch. As I said earlier, weird things happen when the Thunder travel to Orlando. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a high ceiling.