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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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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 23: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on February 23, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

LaMarcus Aldridge (vs PHO – $8,700): Needs 40.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 55.25 fantasy points against Washington With DeRozan out of the lineup, we’re getting more and more of last season Aldridge. And now last season Aldridge gets to play this seasons Suns. There is concern of a blowout in this one but even in a blowout, Aldridge should do enough to at least get you value. He’s playing very well and look, it’s the Suns. Always bet against the Suns. Diagnosis: Very reliable though a blowout could limit his ceiling.

Lauri Markkanen (at BKN – $6,600): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 46.75 fantasy points against Cleveland. Markkanen is shooting hot and maybe he’s found his form after an inconsistent season. The Bulls are still a terrible team but the Nets are on a back-to-back and I’ve always been a fan of Markkanen’s game. Trust him to stay hot in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Kenneth Faried (vs NO – $6,300): Needs 29 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.5 fantasy points against Orlando. Faried continues to deliver for the Rockets. The minutes are there and he’s a guy who will continue to make plays. The points and rebounds will be there for him and if he can keep contributing with assists then look out. He’ll also make a couple of defensive plays. The matchup is a good one, especially if Randle ends up missing this game. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.