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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Feb. 3, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 30: Shelvin Mack #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on January 30, 2019 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 David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 30: Shelvin Mack #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on January 30, 2019 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 David Berding/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Marcus Smart (vs OKC – $4,800): Needs 22.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 11 fantasy points against New York. Smart has been more miss than hit lately but the minutes are there and I typically trust him in these big games. He has a way of raising his level and making an impact but sheer will and force. Maybe he steps up here. But I acknowledge the risk. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.

Shelvin Mack (at NY – $4,500): Needs 21 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.25 fantasy points against Charlotte. If Mike Conley is out once again, you can take Mack with confidence. He’s going to get big minutes as the starter and he’s playing the Knicks, which always helps. And I still don’t know what you’re getting from the Knicks with their new players possibly not suiting up. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling if Conley doesn’t play.

Kadeem Allen (vs MEM – $3,700): Needs 17.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 21 fantasy points against Boston. Allen picked up the start for the shorthanded Knicks and did fairly well against Boston. As mentioned above, as of this writing, I don’t know who will be playing for the Knicks. But take the starter. If it’s Dennis Smith Jr, definitely take him. If it’s Allen, take him. They are all at a good cost and will get plenty of opportunities. Diagnosis: If he starts, take him with confidence.