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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 1, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 2: Dewayne Dedmon #14 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 2: Dewayne Dedmon #14 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Dewayne Dedmon (at UTA – $5,400): Needs 24.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21.25 fantasy points against Sacramento. It wasn’t a great game for Dedmon against the the Kings but I’m not too worried. His minutes should be up in this one as the Jazz have a lot of size in their frontcourt and Dedmon should see more opportunities. I’m going to trust him to bounce back with a solid outing in this one. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.

Derrick Favors (vs ATL – $5,100): Needs 23.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21.75 fantasy points against Portland. It was a rough outing for everyone on the Jazz against the Blazers. But they have a big chance to bounce back against a very good matchup against the Hawks. Favors still doesn’t play a ton of minutes but I like him more than Dedmon in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

Nerlens Noel (at MIA – $3,900): Needs 18.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.75 fantasy points against Orlando. If Steven Adams is out once again, you can take Noel with confidence. He is going to get big minutes and he’s in a good position to succeed given how the Thunder play. He’s also just a guy who happens to make plays. If Adams plays he’s much more of a risk but he’ll get minutes and has shown a high ceiling. Diagnosis: Take with confidence if Adams doesn’t play.