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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 19, 2017

By Jeremy Lambert

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High Salary PG

John Wall, WAS vs NO ($8,800): Wall hit value for the first time in three tries since returning from injury. Given that his minutes will continue to up to around 35 per game, he should return to his pre-injury form soon enough. The Pelicans are 22nd against the position in their last 15 games. Wall’s scoring and assist numbers have been done since his return, but that won’t last long as he gets more and more comfortable. He needs 40 fantasy points to hit value and I like him to be at that number, but probably not much higher. ***

Jrue Holiday, NO at WAS ($7,100): Holiday has been over 50 fantasy points in three of his last four games. He’s been hot from the field, especially deep, and contributing in other categories. The Wizards are 19th against the position in their last 15 games. On a team with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, Holiday has the highest usage rate (40.4 percent) of any Pelican in their last 5. The down low duo helps free him up and he thanks them by making big contributions. *****

High Value PG

Malcolm Brogdon, MIL vs CLE ($4,800): Brogdon has been inconsistent in his sophomore season, hitting value in just 53 percent of games since Eric Bledsoe was acquired. The positive signs are that he continues to get 25+ minutes on a nightly basis and has a 32.8 percent usage rate in Milwaukee’s last five contests. He’s played well in both Cleveland games this year, averaging 32.6 fantasy points in those contests. I like him to be at 25+ fantasy points in this one. ****

George Hill, SAC at PHI ($4,600): The Sixers rank 25th against the position in their last 15 games and are on a back-to-back. If De’Aaron Fox misses another start, Hill should once again see more opportunities. He’s been hit-and-miss throughout as his playing time has fluctuated depending on whether or not the Kings decide to commit to their youth on certain nights. I like him against a Sixers team that has hit a wall in recent weeks. ****