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

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on November 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on November 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 31: Serge Ibaka
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 31: Serge Ibaka /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Serge Ibaka (at CLE – $6,000): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. Ibaka was at 26.3 fantasy points against the Warriors on Nov. 29. The scoring has been there, but his rebounding numbers are down. His numbers in that department should increase on Saturday as the Cavaliers miss a lot of shots. The issue for Ibaka, like with all the Raptors, will be a lack of playing time. If the Raptors show up and handle business, this game will be over early. Diagnosis: Salary is good and should be reliable, even in a blowout.

Wendell Carter Jr (at HOU – $5,600): Needs 22.7 fantasy points. Carter Jr had 46.1 fantasy points against the Rockets on Nov. 3. He had 44.9 fantasy points against the Pistons on Friday. He was on a cold streak coming into Friday’s game and no one else from the Bulls did anything, so maybe it was just a case of “someone had to do something.” He’s a rookie, so the inconsistencies will always be there this season. I’m still not quite sold on the Rockets defense. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but proven against this matchup and a very high ceiling.

Thaddeus Young (at SAC – $5,300): Needs 21.5 fantasy points. If Sabonis is out of the lineup, Young will get more minutes and opportunities. He always gets a solid amount of minutes and can put up numbers in all categories. The matchup is a good one on Saturday. Even if Sabonis is in the lineup, Young still gets the minutes to produce and is at a good salary. Diagnosis: Reliable at this salary. Could benefit from the circumstances.