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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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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 14: J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on December 14, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 14: J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on December 14, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Tyus Jones, MIN at IND ($6,100): Jones is averaging 38.7 fantasy points as a starter for Minnesota this season. Being on a Tom Thibodeau coached team, he sees big minutes as a starter and he’s produced. He’s not a big scorer, but picks up plenty assists and really boost his value by the amount of steals he’s able to pick up. When you play as many minutes as Jones does, it’s tough not to produce. He should be over 30 fantasy points once again on Sunday. ****

Milos Teodosic, LAC vs CHA ($6,200): If Austin Rivers is unable to go, Teodosic should see his usage go way up. He’s starting to find his rhythm with the Clippers, hitting value in back-to-back games. The return of Blake Griffin certainly helps his value as well as it gives him a reliable player to pass to en route to more assists. Teodosic puts up solid numbers in all categories. The Hornets are 23rd against the position in their last 15 games. If Rivers is out, I love Teodosic. If Rivers plays, I still like him at value, but not much higher. His rating is based on Teodosic being out. *****

J.J. Barea, DAL at OKC ($5,200): Barea is averaging 17.9 fantasy points in two games against the Thunder this season. Not great numbers, but he’s been reliable, hitting value in 76 percent of games this season. If Andre Roberson and Paul George are out for the Thunder, Barea should able to cut through the Thunder defense. It helps that he’ll go up the Thunder second-unit, which is much weaker if two bench players have to start. He’s a reliable option who should be well over value if George and Roberson are out. ****