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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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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 7: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 7, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 7: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 7, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Jimmy Butler, MIN at IND ($8,800): A couple of days off should do Butler a lot of good as he’s played 40+ minutes in three straight games. If Andrew Wiggins can’t go, that means Butler will take on even more responsibility as the top perimeter scorer. The Pacers are 17th against the position in their last 15 games. Butler puts up numbers in all categories and has the ability to go off in the scoring category. There aren’t a ton of reliable options at small forward on Sunday, but Butler is certainly one of them. *****

T.J. Warren, PHO vs PHI ($7,600): Points are usually no issue for Warren, especially with Booker back in the lineup. It’s his rebounding that needs to be strong if he wants to increase his value. He had 43.1 fantasy points against the Sixers on Dec. 4. Getting the Sixers on a back-to-back could lead to some tired legs for Philadelphia. If that’s the case, Warren should have no issues getting his points and rebounds in this one. ****

Brandon Ingram, LAL at HOU ($7,000): Ingram has been up-and-down in his last four games. He was down against the Clippers, missing value by two points. The trend says he’ll be up in this one, as does the matchup. The Rockets are 23rd against the position in their last 15 games. Ingram is averaging 35,8 fantasy points in two games against the Rockets this season. The Lakers need his scoring and playmaking if they hope to keep pace with the Rockets. He’ll see heavy minutes and usage in this one. ***