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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 31, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

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). /
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TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Pascal Siakam (vs MIL – $6,500): Needs 27.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 25 fantasy points against Dallas. Siakam has cooled off a bit but he remains at a good salary given his usual production. And much like Ibaka, he’s been great in this matchup. He’s averaging 43.1 fantasy points in three games against the Bucks this season. I’m going to trust him against this matchup once again since he hasn’t led me wrong yet. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Thaddeus Young (at ORL – $5,900): Needs 25.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.9 fantasy points against Washington. It’s rough for the Pacers right now. At some point, they will turn it around. They’ve played without Oladipo before (and the loss of Evans doesn’t help) but as I said when the injury happened, it’s just different knowing that a guy is coming back and when a guy is done for the year. But I like this game for the Pacers and Young should get at least value. Diagnosis: Reliable.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (at SA – $4,500): Needs 19.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22.8 fantasy points against Chicago. There’s a bit drop at power forward after Young but if you’re looking to save salary and still get some decent production, Hollis-Jefferson is your best option. He typically gets decent enough minutes and he’s played well enough in recent contests. And he might be the role player who steps up since the Spurs do a good job of taking away top options. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.