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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Dec. 1, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 5, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 5, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Zach LaVine
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November5, 2018 in 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Zach LaVine (at HOU – $8,200): Needs 37.3 fantasy points. LaVine had a rough night on Friday, coming up with just 23.5 fantasy points. I’m going to chalk it up to an off-night and expect him to bounce back given the matchup. The Rockets defense isn’t suddenly fixed just because the Spurs are a mess. If you don’t trust LaVine to bounce back, you can always go with Harden because he’s Harden. He’ll cost a lot more, but he’s still Harden. Diagnosis: I don’t trust the Rockets defense and LaVine has been a good scorer this season.

Bradley Beal (vs BKN – $8,000): Needs 35.7 fantasy points. Beal had just 25 fantasy points against the Sixers on Friday. The Wizards were a mess again, but the Nets defense isn’t good and they played a double-overtime game on Friday. The Wizards have proven that they can score when they want. I don’t trust their defense, but their offense will do enough thanks to the Wall-Beal combo. Diagnosis: Much like LaVine, trust him to bounce back against this matchup.

D’Angelo Russell (at WAS – $7,200): Needs 32.8 fantasy points. Russell had 45.75 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Friday. As I just mentioned, they went to double OT so the legs could be a bit tired. But the Wizards have offered no defense all season and I don’t see that changing here. Russell has been solid since LeVert’s injury and is reliable to get points and assists. Diagnosis: Matchup is good despite the back-to-back.