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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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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 7: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets passes the ball in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 7, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

James Harden, HOU vs LAL ($11,000): Harden turned in his worst game of the season on Friday, contributing just 27 fantasy points against the Wizards. A day off and a return to Houston should do Harden and the rest of the Rockets some good. Going up against a struggling Lakers squad certainly helps. The Lakers are 30th against the position in their last 15 games and Harden is averaging 62.2 fantasy points against them in two games. Expect Harden to return to his usual 45+ fantasy point self in this one. ****

Tyreke Evans, MEM at SAC ($8,600): Evans has been over value in five straight. The Grizzlies are on a back-to-back, but that hasn’t slowed down Evans at all this season. He’s been over value in all seven back-to-back games this season. Given that the Kings have the worst defense in the league, Evans should be in for a big scoring and passing night. He needs 35.9 fantasy points to his value. I like him to be at 40 fantasy points minimum in this one. *****

Devin Booker, PHO vs PHI ($7,800): Booker had 36.1 fantasy points on Friday against the Kings, and while that number was slightly disappointing given the matchup, it still put him over value. He had 63.1 fantasy points against the Sixers on Dec. 4. Points are rarely an issue for the emerging star, but he needs rebounds and assists to really boost his value. He’s catching the Sixers on a back-to-back, and while they won in Denver, they haven’t looked great for the majority of December. ****