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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 18, 2017

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - APRIL 9: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives with fans after the game against the Denver Nuggets on April 9, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 9: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives with fans after the game against the Denver Nuggets on April 9, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles up the court during the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on December 15, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles up the court during the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on December 15, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC vs DEN ($11,300): Westbrook barely missed value against the Knicks, but that was to be expected given the triple overtime game the night before. The Nuggets are 28th against the position in their last 15 games. Westbrook had 34.9 fantasy points against them on Nov. 9, but that was in Denver. The Nuggets are a far worse defensive team on the road. He’s still struggling with his shot, but he puts up numbers in every category, typically of the double-digit variety. ****

Kyrie Irving, BOS at IND ($8,100): The Pacers rank 22nd against the position in their last 15 games and are on a back-to-back. Irving missed value against the Grizzlies and has actually been a but inconsistent in recent weeks. The good news is that his assist numbers are up in his last three games. If he continues to assume the role as a playmaker, his scoring should not be a problem. This is a good matchup and he’s a proven commodity. ****

Kemba Walker, CHA vs NY ($8,000): Walker has been at value after a four game stretch where he missed value. The Knicks are 26th against the position in their lasting 15 games. Walker can do a little bit of everything, and if Kristaps Porzingis is out, that gives him one less shot blocker to worry about. He had 35.5 fantasy points in 33 minutes against the Knicks back on Nov. 7. That number would put him right at value on Monday night. ****