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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 8, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 05: Dennis Smith Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks dribbles down the court during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on February 05, 2019 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 05: Dennis Smith Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks dribbles down the court during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on February 05, 2019 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Dennis Smith Jr (at DET – $6,600): Needs 28.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36 fantasy points against Detroit. This is DSJ’s team right now and I expect him to continue to show out. The matchup is a good one because the Pistons are still a weak team even though they have started to play better. I expect another big outing from DSJ because the Knicks just have nothing right now and he can get his numbers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Isaiah Canaan (at NO – $3,500): Needs 15.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 22.5 fantasy points against Orlando. Canaan is now the only point guard remaining in the Minnesota. So this is all about the circumstances. If Bayless ends up playing then that lessens Canaan’s value but if Canaan starts then he’s going to get big minutes and he’s going to deliver because the Timberwolves have literally no one else at point guard right. Diagnosis: Take with confidence if Bayless is out.

Jalen Brunson (vs MIL – $4,900): Needs 21.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.9 fantasy points against Charlotte. Brunson is in the starting lineup and he’s been playing well for the Mavericks. The Mavericks don’t offer much outside of Luka right now but Luka is a guy who gets everyone involved and they have a clear hierarchy, which definitely helps. He’s at a good salary given his minutes and production right now. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.