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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – November 23, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on November 16, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on November 16, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 04: Joel Embiid #21 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers react during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 04, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 04: Joel Embiid #21 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers react during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 04, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Joel Embiid (vs CLE – $11,500): Needs 50.9 fantasy points. Embiid has been great in recent contests, going over 55 fantasy points in his last three games. The Cavaliers are a great matchup and I’ll always trust Embiid in a personal matchup. Don’t think he forgot about the comments made by Tristan Thompson prior to the season. He remembers and he’ll dominate Thompson on Friday. Diagnosis: Great matchup and Embiid typically delivers in a big way.

Rudy Gobert (at LAL – $7,900): Needs 35 fantasy points. Gobert had 41.5 fantasy points against the Kings on Nov. 21. He’s been inconsistent this season, but he does have a high ceiling with his rebounding, scoring, and defense. I have to trust this matchup as the Lakers have struggled against centers all season. The Jazz are a mess, but Gobert has the potential to come up huge. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but good matchup and high ceiling.

Jusuf Nurkic (at GS – $7,800): Needs 34.5 fantasy points. Nurkic had just 23.2 fantasy points in 22 minutes against the Bucks on Nov. 21. If the Warriors don’t have Draymond Green, they continue to be undersized and relying on unproven frontcourt players. Nurkic always has the ability to dominate with his scoring and rebounding. If Draymond plays, the matchup becomes slightly tougher. Diagnosis: Take with confidence if Draymond Green is out.