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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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WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards talks with official Mark Lindsay #29 in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 26: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards talks with official Mark Lindsay #29 in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

John Wall (at ATL – $9,400): Needs 43.4 fantasy points. Wall had 42 fantasy points against the Knicks on Dec. 3. He’s been all over the place this season, but the Wizards offense has been clicking for the most part recently. And they should have no issues against the Hawks. The good news is also that their defense is so bad that the Hawks should be able to hang around and keep Wall’s minutes up. He’ll deliver a big game. Diagnosis: Great matchup and a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (vs PHI – $7,700): Needs 35.6 fantasy points. Lowry has been consistent in recent games and he’s thrown a 46 fantasy point game against the Warriors in there. He had 44.2 fantasy points against the Sixers on Oct. 30. This is a different Sixers squad, but they’ve been bad against the point guard position this season and Lowry can put up good scoring numbers to go along with his assists. Diagnosis: Reliable with a proven matchup and high ceiling.

Jamal Murray (at ORL – $6,700): Needs 30.5 fantasy points. Murray had 39.25 fantasy points against the Raptors on Dec. 3. He’s been inconsistent this season, hitting value in just 57 percent of games. But the Magic are on a back-to-back and are a good matchup. Murray can always do a bit of everything, which helps his cause. Diagnosis: Salary and matchup are good. Murray will have a strong outing.

Quick Hits

Luka Doncic ($6,700): The Mavericks are on a back-to-back, but the Pelicans defense is gross.