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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 23, 2017

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WI - DECEMBER 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE, WI - DECEMBER 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo /
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High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC at UTA ($10,900): The Thunder are on a back-to-back and Westbrook played 36 minutes against the Hawks, but Westbrook typically brings it on every night. He’s hit value in 66 percent of games this year, which is lower than you’d like for someone at his salary, but has a dud rating in only 6 percent of games. Westbrook has found his shot in recent games and remains a stat stuffer. He had 57.5 fantasy points in 28 minutes against the Jazz on Wednesday. It’s unlikely that the Jazz play that poor again, but Westbrook is always good for 45+ fantasy points. *****

Kyle Lowry, TOR vs PHI ($8,500): Lowry had 41.8 fantasy points against the Sixers on Thursday. His assist numbers were down and he turned the ball over too much, but his scoring and rebounding was up. He’ll likely level out a bit in the rematch. That game was a back-to-back for the Raptors. He should have a slightly easier time with a day of rest and playing in Toronto. After a great start to the month, Lowry has been inconsistent. However, he’s hit value in four of his last five games and should be over 40 fantasy points on Saturday. ****

Eric Bledsoe, MIL at CHA ($7,200): Bledsoe had a season high 56 fantasy points against the Hornets on Friday night. Charlotte plays better at home and they’ve done well against Giannis Antetkounmpo this season. Their success against Giannis means other players have to step up for Milwaukee and Bledsoe is the second option on the team. He had 10 assists on Friday, which is an encouraging sign. The Hornets are 19th against the position in their last 15 games. If Kemba Walker and Dwight Howard are unable to play, Bledsoe should have an easier time on the offense end. ****

HM: John Wall ($9,500)