Daily Fantasy College Basketball 2015: DraftKings Lineup Advice for Jan. 22

Just before the weekend approaches, it's time to look at the Thursday night slate of college basketball games and optimal lineups. Below is a look at some of the top players to target and lineup advice.

Position	Player	Upcoming Opponent	Salary
G	Trevor Lacey	@ Miami	$7,800
G	Malcolm Brogdon	Georgia Tech	$6,800
G	Ricky Tarrant	@ Arkansas	$5,600
F	Robert Upshaw	@ Colorado	$7,500
F	Nikola Jovanovic	@ Oregon	$6,800
F	Zach Auguste	@ Virginia Tech	$5,000
UTIL	Rodney Purvis	UCF	$4,700
UTIL	Anthony Gill	Georgia Tech	$5,500

G Trevor Lacey, NC State ($7,800)

He may not seem like the typical lead guard, but Trevor Lacey is a quality addition to any daily fantasy lineup. During his last five games—all in ACC play—Lacey has averaged 17 points and four rebounds.

On Saturday, Lacey finished with 17 points against Florida State, leaving no doubt that he can carry the Wolfpack on the road. Matching up with Miami gives Lacey more opportunities against the 104th-ranked defense that has allowed 73.5 points per game in conference play.

Matt Porter of the Palm Beach Post notes how difficult the test will be for the Hurricanes:

Expect big things from Lacey, who can be had at a reasonable price for the production he provides.

G Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia ($6,800)

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Malcolm Brogdon, much like Lacey, has been on fire recently. The Virginia guard has been a catalyst for the offense, draining 50 percent of his three-point attempts in the last three games.

In fact, since the start of December, he has finished in the double digits in points during nine out of the 10 games. With the production of Lacey and Brogdon combined against horrid defensive programs, both players will light it up for daily owners.

F Robert Upshaw, Washington ($7,500)

The second-most expensive player on the list happens to be one of the most dominant big men in the Pac-12. Robert Upshaw has a stat line to back up his 7'0", 250-pound stature. Averaging a double-double over his last seven games—and 10.3 rebounds—Upshaw should be a lock for every lineup.

Coming in at a cool $7,500, Upshaw is a much better value than Bobby Portis or Kevon Looney, who have similar production.

F Nikola Jovanovic, USC ($6,800)

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Nikola Jovanovic currently has a 12-game streak with 10 or more points and four double-doubles over that stretch. If those numbers aren't staggering enough, the undervalued forward will face a porous Oregon team that allows 70.9 points per game, ranking 11th in the Pac-12.

Though he's ranked as the No. 2 forward on this list, Jovanovic's stock is certainly on the rise. Heading into a favorable matchup, look for the USC forward to outperform his modest price against the Ducks.

G Rodney Purvis, UConn ($4,700)

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When looking for a perfect utility player, Rodney Purvis fits the bill at a backup value. The transfer guard has been productive recently for UConn and faces a UCF team that ranks 324th in the NCAA defensively.

As he has proven during conference play, Purvis can post good numbers alongside Ryan Boatright. For lineups that went top-heavy at guard or forward, Purvis makes a perfect addition in one of the final slots. 

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