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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 31, 2017

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 23: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on December 23, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 23: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on December 23, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Joel Embiid, PHI at PHO ($10,500): Embiid is scheduled to return on Sunday after being held out of the first game of the back-to-back. Of course, he never know with the Sixers, so check his status before making any decisions. Assuming he plays, he’ll likely get his usual points and rebounds. He had 51.4 fantasy points against the Suns on Dec. 4. The Suns are 28th against the position in their last 15 games. The Suns are playing better and Tyson Chandler is still a good defender, but Embiid has turned into a big time fantasy player this season. ****

Clint Capela, HOU vs LAL ($7,800): Capela plans to return the lineup on Sunday and that should be a big jolt for Houston on both ends of the floor. He’s their best rim protector and rebounder. He also gets plenty of easy points in the paint. He had 33.6 fantasy points in 23 minutes against the Lakers on Dec. 3. The Lakers are 21st against the position in their last 15 games. Capela should easily hit value in this one and there’s a good chance he’s well over. ****

Dwight Howard, CHA at LAC ($8,400): Howard has been at 42+ fantasy points in three straight games. He’s coming off his second best fantasy game of the season, dropping 57.1 fantasy points on the Warriors. He had 42.7 fantasy points against the Clippers on Nov. 18. He’s still a reliable scorer and a big time rebounder, whose assist numbers have been up in recent games. He’s also good for a defensive play or two. ****