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

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is seen before the game against the New York Knicks on January 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is seen before the game against the New York Knicks on January 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Paul George (at MIA – $11,400): Needs 48 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 59.2 fantasy points against Orlando. It’s Paul George. He’s been reliable all season and shows no signs of slowing down. The Heat are struggling but they do have a way of making things a slog for opponents given their defense. They also have a way of being overwhelmed by talented teams. And the Thunder have a talented duo. George will deliver as always. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Justise Winslow (vs OKC – $6,600): Needs 27.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30.7 fantasy points against Chicago. George is technically the only high salary small forward so it’s a rough night at this position. The good news is that you should be able to find value if you want to take George. Winslow has turned into a fairly reliable option and he certainly gets the minutes and opportunities. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Josh Richardson (vs OKC – $6,500): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23.6 fantasy points against Chicago. Your other option here is Will Barton. But his minutes are all over the place and as mentioned earlier, he’s still struggling to find his rhythm. Meanwhile, at least you know Richardson is going to get big minutes. Barton probably has the higher ceiling based on the matchup. So it’s up to you who you want to take depending on the rest of your lineup. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.