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

By Jeremy Lambert

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 05: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Russell Westbrook #0 and Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Thunder defeated the Nets 114-112. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 05: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Russell Westbrook #0 and Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Thunder defeated the Nets 114-112. 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 Jim McIsaac/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 $6,667

LaMarcus Aldridge (vs PHO – $8,800): Needs 37.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 56.8 fantasy points against Washington. It should be an easy night for Aldridge given the opponent. The only worry in this game is a blowout because the Suns stink and the Spurs almost always deliver. But even in a blowout Aldridge should get his numbers, especially with DeRozan out of the lineup. If you want to save money, there is very good value at power forward on Tuesday. Diagnosis: Very reliable but a blowout could limit his ceiling.

Kenneth Faried (vs NO – $7,400): Needs 31.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.5 fantasy points against Orlando. Faried continues to be excellent for the Rockets and he’s just perfect for this team. He always plays with energy and just does a bit of everything, making this hustle plays that the Rockets need out of this position. The matchup is good with the Pelicans being weird right now. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Lauri Markkanen (at BKN – $7,200): Needs 30.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.5 fantasy points against Cleveland. Markkanen is shooting hot and now he gets the Nets on a back-to-back. I even like Aaron Gordon at this spot because he typically kills the Thunder and again, that’s a weird game. But Markkanen might be a tad more reliable given how well he’s playing right now and the actual matchup. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.