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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 5, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum on November 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum on November 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 8: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to a play during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Joel Embiid (at TOR – $10,300): Needs 49.3 fantasy points. Embiid has been a bit disappointing in his last two games. One was a tough matchup against the Grizzlies and the other he only played 22 minutes. His minutes will be up in this one and the Raptors are an easier matchup than you may think. They are not good against centers despite having one of the better defenses. Embiid had 54.75 fantasy points against them on Oct. 30. Diagnosis: High ceiling and a great matchup. Reliable at this salary.

Marc Gasol (vs LAC – $8,600): Needs 41.2 fantasy points. Gasol was down to 26.5 fantasy points against the Sixers on Dec. 2. Maybe the lingering injury hindered him, but that would be taking away credit for Embiid. The Clippers are a better matchup as they are undersized (unless Boban enters) and Gasol can hurt them in a variety of ways. He’ll have a bounce-back performance in this one. Diagnosis: Trust him to bounce back. He had been playing well prior to the Sixers game.

Markieff Morris (at ATL – $6,400): Needs 29.9 fantasy points. There are a lot of great center options on Wednesday. You can’t go wrong with the majority of them. But as a cost-effective option, Morris is strong. He’s at a good price and he’s been delivering big games coming off the bench. Plus, it’s the Hawks. He should have no issues getting points and rebounds in this one. Diagnosis: He’ll deliver given the matchup. Good cost with a high ceiling.