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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 2, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 15: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz b brings the ball down court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of Game One of the Western Conference in the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 15, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 15: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz b brings the ball down court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of Game One of the Western Conference in the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 15, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 4: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Donovan Mitchell (at MIA – $7,900): Needs 32.8 fantasy points. Mitchell has been over 43 fantasy points in three of his last four games. His only missed was against the Lakers when he played just 12 minutes due to injury. The Heat are a tough matchup, but Mitchell is by far the best scoring option on the Jazz. And with Korver in the lineup and on the floor, he has more room to maneuver. Diagnosis: The points will be there and he’ll chip in with other numbers. Salary is solid.

Luka Doncic (vs LAC – $7,400): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. Doncic didn’t score much against the Lakers, but still had 32.7 fantasy points. That’s a good sign for his value as it shows that even when shots aren’t falling, he’s good enough to hit value due to his all-around game. I expect him to shoot better against the Clippers, even if other numbers are down. He’s a rookie, but he’s been solid this season. Diagnosis: Trust in Luka. He’ll bounce back on Sunday.

CJ McCollum (at SA – $6,800): Needs 28.2 fantasy points. McCollum was at 42.3 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Nov. 30. His value can largely be tied to his scoring, which is the bad news when his shot isn’t falling. The good news is that he’s up against the Spurs and everyone is scoring on them as of late. He and Lillard should be able to get theirs in this one. Diagnosis: High ceiling given the matchup. Salary is good. I’ taking any good scorer against the Spurs at this point.