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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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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 19: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics on January 19, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 19: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics on January 19, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Kenneth Faried (at DEN – $7,900): Needs 34 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 40.2 fantasy points against New Orleans. I love Faried in this game. His salary has jumped up there but it’s still not quite high enough given the production he typically gives you. And he’s back in Denver for a big opportunity at a revenge game. He’s been great since signing with the Rockets and I love me a good revenge game. And that’s why I love Faried in this game. He’ll be on a mission alongside Harden. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

John Collins (at UTA – $7,200): Needs 31 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23.9 fantasy points against Sacramento. Collins’ salary has finally dropped and maybe he’s worth taking at this salary. But he hasn’t consistently been over 30 fantasy points in the last two weeks so he’s still a slight risk in my mind. And I don’t exactly love this matchup for him since I expect the Jazz to come out strong. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a high ceiling.

Jayson Tatum (at NY – $6,600): Needs 28.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30.5 fantasy points against Charlotte. Kyrie will be back in the lineup which will take away a bit from Tatum’s value. But he’s at a good salary and it’s the Knicks. Tatum should get his points and chip in with rebounds in this game. The only concern is a blowout and Tatum not giving you quite as much as you may like. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.