NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/9/24)

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a six-game slate with plenty of decisions to be made. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate.

This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 1/9/24. Remember to monitor NBA injury news and our awesome new NBA injuries report tool as the slate can completely change before lineups lock.

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Today's DraftKings, FanDuel Guards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Luka Doncic, DAL vs MEM – PG/SG ($11,500 DK; $12,200 FD)

Believe it or not, Luka has gone three straight games without hitting 60+ fantasy points, something he hasn't done this whole season. Two of those games were due to blowouts, and the other game was against the stout Timberwolves defense. Tonight he gets the Grizzlies, who he posted 63 fantasy points against just about a month ago. As always, Luka gives you the chance for an absolute explosion game, which means he always must be considered.

Marcus Smart, MEM @ DAL – PG/SG ($6,300 DK; $7,000 FD)

With the news that Ja Morant is done for the year, expect to see a lot of Smart tonight. He's scored 43+ fantasy points in two straight games without Morant, and there's not much reason to think that will change tonight.

Luke Kennard, MEM @ DAL – SG ($4,300 DK; $4,300 FD)

Spoiler alert: Kennard won't be the last Grizzlies player featured in this article. He was the player who started in Morant's spot on Sunday against Phoenix, and I can only assume he'll be entering the starting five again. The Grizzlies will be missing a couple of regular players, so it'll be all hands on deck.

Also Consider: Anthony Edwards, ($9,000 DK; $9,500 FD), Killian Hayes, ($4,500 DK; $6,000 FD)

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Today's DraftKings, FanDuel Forwards - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Paolo Banchero, ORL vs MIN – PF ($9,000 DK; $9,700 FD)

Running it back with Paolo, because he's still being disrespected with his pricing. He's now scored 50+ fantasy points in six straight games and has put up 64+ in two straight. January has been treating him very well, and he's my favorite pay-up option on the slate.

Paolo Banchero in January:

34.3 PPG
9.0 RPG
6.5 APG
58.3% TS

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 8, 2024

Caleb Houstan, ORL vs MIN – SF ($4,700 DK; $4,600 FD)

Houstan got the starting nod against the Hawks on Sunday in place of Franz Wagner, and it was a coming-out party type of game. He shot an impressive 7-14 from three, en route to a career-high 25 points. It hasn't been officially announced, but I can't imagine he won't get another starting nod.

Ziaire Williams, MEM @ DAL – SF/PF ($3,600 DK; $4,500 FD)

For our last Grizzlie of the night, I'm targeting Williams. He's averaging just under 24 fantasy PPG over his last three games and provides great salary relief while still attacking the Grizzlies' lack of bodies tonight. The key to tonight's slate is which Grizzlies you are/aren't playing, and I believe Williams will be seeing solid minutes regardless if the score of the game gets lopsided.

ALSO CONSIDER: Desmond Bane, ($8,500 DK; $8,500 FD), Derrick Jones Jr, ($5,100 DK; $5,400 FD)

Today's DraftKings, FanDuel Centers - NBA DFS Lineup Picks

Jalen Duren, DET vs SAC – C ($7,000 DK; $7,400 FD)

With Cade Cunningham injured, Duren is probably the lowly Pistons' best player in this game. He's one of the best rebounders in the NBA, but when he is able to score more than his 13.5 PPG average is when he really finds his fantasy ceiling. This game has the highest implied total on the slate (240 at the time of writing), and this could be a game where Duren is able to shoot and score more frequently than usual.

Duop Reath, POR @ NYK – C ($5,500 DK; $6,700 FD)

Reath has been an easy click this year whenever Deandre Ayton misses games. With legit 40+ point upside, and his primary backup, Moses Brown, on the shelf tonight, Reath looks to be in line for a lot of minutes yet again.

ALSO CONSIDER: Goga Bitadze, ($5,700 DK, $6,100 FD)

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