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Building the Perfect NBA DraftKings Lineup for Jan. 24

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Building the Perfect NBA DraftKings Lineup for Jan. 24

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Building the perfect NBA DraftKings lineup is a difficult chore, so I hope this helps you out. Keep in mind that the NBA can be tricky on DFS sites, considering there are many "game-time decisions" and random days off to worry about. Always double-check to ensure all these players are scheduled to play as expected.

PG - Langston Galloway - New York Knicks - $4,100

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PG - Langston Galloway - New York Knicks - $4,100

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Langston Galloway has been all the rage lately in daily fantasy circles, and has finally proven enough to me to recommend him in a balanced cash game lineup -- rather than only GPP. Friday night against the Orlando Magic, he dropped 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a steal. Impressively, all that with zero turnovers in 31 minutes. The New York Knicks simply cannot afford to send him back to the bench, so fire him up with confidence.

SG - Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks - $5,300

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SG - Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks - $5,300

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It appears Giannis "Alphabet" Antetokounmpo can be relied on for between 28-35 minutes per game at this point in the season and still remains inconsistent when it comes to scoring the ball on the floor. However, his secondary and tertiary category production remains solid -- especially in the steals department -- where he accumulated five on Thursday night. Against the Detroit Pistons, who are not a defensive juggernaut, he should exceed value.

SF - Gordon Hayward - Utah Jazz - $7,800

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 21: Shawn Marion #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards Gordon Hayward #20 of the Utah Jazz during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 21, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shawn Marion; Gordon Hayward
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SF - Gordon Hayward - Utah Jazz - $7,800

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 21: Shawn Marion #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards Gordon Hayward #20 of the Utah Jazz during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 21, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shawn Marion; Gordon Hayward
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When Derrick Favors is sidelined with injury for the Utah Jazz, Gordon Hayward is a virtual must-play in any matchup. On Thursday night, he proved that statement once again against the Milwaukee Bucks with 42.5 fantasy points. Utah plays respectably at home, which they are against the painfully mediocre Brooklyn Nets. This gives Hayward some added appeal against the veteran Joe Johnson.

PF - Zach Randolph - Memphis Grizzlies - $8,000

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PF - Zach Randolph - Memphis Grizzlies - $8,000

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Disclaimer: The Philadelphia 76ers are an awful team, and perhaps utterly putrid is a better term for their play on the road. The Memphis Grizzlies could have this game wrapped up by the end of the third quarter, an event which would hinder Zach Randolph's chances of exceeding 50 fantasy points. However -- regardless of the outcome -- against the Sixers' feeble frontcourt, he should accumulate 40 FP for 5x value regardless.

C - Enes Kanter - Utah Jazz - $6,600

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C - Enes Kanter - Utah Jazz - $6,600

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Enes Kanter is coming off back-to-back 50-fantasy-point outings in attempts to prove he is a better long-term option than Rudy Gobert. Similarly to Hayward, Kanter benefits tremendously from the absence of Favors in this one. He'll start at PF for Utah and matchup with -- in all likelihood -- an aging Kevin Garnett for 25 minutes in this game, giving him an opportunity to crush value once again.

G - Mike Conley - Memphis Grizzlies - $7,200

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G - Mike Conley - Memphis Grizzlies - $7,200

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Mike Conley is like the Rodney Dangerfield of NBA point guards: He simply gets no respect. Averaging not even two fantasy points per game less than Kemba Walker, Conley costs $ 1,800 cheaper at $ 7,200 which makes zero sense. However, fantasy grinders mustn't worry about why this is, as nobody but a robotic algorithm brain truly knows. Instead, fire him up confidently and hope Memphis lets Philadelphia hang around all four quarters.

F - Thomas Robinson - Portland Trail Blazers - $4,200 *Updated*

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F - Thomas Robinson - Portland Trail Blazers - $4,200 *Updated*

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As I write this, Portland Trail Blazers C Chris Kaman is listed as a GTD, and the club recently got the terribly unfortunate news that they will be without star PF LaMarcus Aldridge for 6-8 weeks. Thus, Thomas Robinson is a certainty to see 25 minutes. Update: Aldridge has opted against surgery and will play through his thumb injury. He's currently a GTD which could hurt Robinson's value.

Util - Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz - $6,400

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Util - Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz - $6,400

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Rudy Gobert is an incredibly safe play on DraftKings as he's a double-double candidate every night and hasn't accumulated less than 20 fantasy points once in the new year. He has also exceeded 30 in six of his last 10 games. Gobert undoubtedly carries 45-plus upside and should be a cinch for 30-plus against the Brooklyn Nets' Mason Plumlee.

Timothy Downs is a fantasy sports writer for www.RantSports.com. You can ‘like him’ on Facebook add him on Google or follow him on Twitter @Tidow1212.

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