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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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Josh Richardson
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 4: Josh Richardson /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Josh Richardson (vs UTA – $7,800): Needs 31.6 fantasy points. Richardson was at 33.9 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Nov. 30. He’ll have a rougher go against the Jazz given their defense. He remains the best scoring option on the Heat, but the matchup is tough on Sunday. The good news is he knows how to help in other categories. Typically reliable, hitting value in 71 percent of games. Diagnosis: Matchup isn’t great, but he’s fairly reliable with a high ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (at DAL – $7,600): Needs 30.8 fantasy points. Gallinari has been over 32 fantasy points in his last four games. He’s typically a reliable option, although his salary has gone way up in this contest due to the matchup and lack of a great option on Sunday. He can do a bit of everything, which helps his value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling and a great matchup.

Harrison Barnes (vs LAC – $6,000): Needs 24.3 fantasy points. Barnes has been inconsistent this season for a variety of reasons, mainly injuries and Doncic being better. When he’s good, he’s great. But when he struggles, he struggles in a big way. And his value can be largely tied to his scoring, which is obviously a concern when shots aren’t falling. The matchup is solid. Diagnosis: Big boom or bust player. I do like the matchup and am leaning towards boom.