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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 4, 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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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 24: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 24: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Trevor Ariza (vs SAC – $5,700): Needs 25.6 fantasy points. Ariza had 37.75 fantasy point against the Lakers. He’s been inconsistent this season, but with Booker out of the lineup, he should continue to get plenty of opportunities. And while the Kings are better, their defense remains a bit rough in certain areas. Ariza also has the talent to do a bit of everything. Diagnosis: Circumstances are good and the ceiling is high.

Lauri Markkanen (at IND – $5,400): Needs 24.3 fantasy points. Markkanen returned to the lineup and finished with 20 fantasy points. Not a great number, but he played 26 minutes and those minutes should go up as he gets more comfortable. I love Markkanen last season and he’s going to explode with a big game at a low salary. May as well be in the “fired coach” game. Diagnosis: A risk due to minutes concerns. But could hit in a big way.

Kelly Olynyk (vs ORL – $3,900): Needs 18.1 fantasy points. Olynyk had 32.5 fantasy points against the Jazz on Dec. 2. I still don’t trust the Miami frontcourt rotation, but Olynyk seems to have earned his spot at the moment. As long as he continues to get solid minutes, I’ll trust him to keep putting up good numbers, especially at this salary. Diagnosis: As long as the minutes are there, the production will be there.