FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 4, 2018

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on November 25, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on November 25, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – APRIL 03: Darren Collison of the Indiana Pacers brings the bal down the court against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on April 3, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – APRIL 03: Darren Collison of the Indiana Pacers brings the bal down the court against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on April 3, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Darren Collison (vs CHI – $6,600): Needs 27.7 fantasy points. Collison had 45.8 fantasy points against the Kings on Dec. 1. He’s been over 30 fantasy point in four straight and has definitely turned the corner after his rough start. The Bulls are a great matchup, even though I expect them to play better given that they just fired their coach. Still, their defense leaves a lot to be desired and Collison will get his numbers. Diagnosis: Trust the matchup and the way Collison has been playing with Oladipo out.

J.J Barea (vs POR – $5,900): Needs 24.7 fantasy points. Barea was up to 33 fantasy points against the Clippers on Dec. 2. Doncic being out of the lineup helped his value, but he’s been delivering for weeks. So, even with Doncic returning on Tuesday, you should still trust that Barea will get his numbers. The Blazers can be a tough matchup, but they are slumping right now. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Cory Joseph (vs CHI – $4,400): Needs 18.4 fantasy points. Joseph continues to get solid minutes with Oladipo out of the lineup. And he’s delivering on those minutes, doing a bit of everything in the boxscore. His salary is good given the minutes he plays and the matchup is great given that it’s the Bulls. Diagnosis: Low-cost, reliable, great matchup, good ceiling. You can pair him up with Collison and feel comfortable at the position.